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Vietnam pilots payments via mobile subscription accounts

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has allowed the use of mobile subscription accounts to pay small bills of goods and services on a trial basis.

Listed companies set low profit targets

Many enterprises have set lower profit targets for 2019, which indicates that the period of peak profits is over. This is expected to have an adverse impact on the stock market and prices of listed companies’ shares.

Son of former BIDV boss arrested for abuse of trust

 Tran Duy Tung, 34, chairman of Binh Ha Breeding JSC headquartered in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, has been arrested on the charge of abusing trust to appropriate assets.

HCM City hospitals handle heat wave patient flood

The scorching heat in HCM City over the recent days has sickened many local people, particularly children and elderly people.

Prioritised investment proposed for high-speed railway project

 The North-South high-speed railway project should prioritise the construction of sections which have high demand first, according to vice chairman of the Vietnam Bridge and Road Association, Tong Tran Tung.

Vietnam Global Leaders Forum launched in France

 The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum - VGLF 2019 was officially launched in Paris, France on March 30.

Young doctor finds calling in remote district

 It has been two years since the young doctor, Nguyen Van Hieu, began his volunteer work in Muong Nhe district, Dien Bien province.

Localities respond to 2019 Earth Hour

 A series of localities nationwide on March 30 responded to the 2019 Earth Hour with a range of practical activities, aiming to call for joint efforts in saving electricity and protecting the earth. 

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan begins official visit to France

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived at Orly Airport in Paris at 17:25 on March 30, beginning an official visit to France at the invitation of President of the French NA Richard Ferrand.

Vietnam attends 32nd ASEAN-US Dialogue

 Deputy Foreign Minister and head of Vietnam ASEAN SOM Nguyen Quoc Dung led a Vietnamese delegation to the 32nd ASEAN-US Dialogue held in Washington DC from March 27-28. 

Vietnam dreams big

 After their recent success in continental football, Viet Nam is reaching for the stars.

Vietnam win U19 International title

 Viet Nam’s U19 side have won the International Football Championship.

Visa launches payments security roadmap for VN

 Visa Vietnam announced on Thursday that everyone including accountholders, third party providers and merchants would be empowered to play an active role in securing payments.

JLL: Non-retail services are helping fill up shopping centres

 Recognising the threat online retail channels, owners of shopping centres will have to explore the use of retail space for non-conventional uses, particularly education, flexible workspaces and fitness clubs.

Dung Quat Refinery anticipates losses after crude oil import tariff

Managers of the Binh Son Refining & Petrochemical JSC (BSR) have expressed their concern that Dung Quat Refinery may take a loss because of the crude oil import tariff of 5 percent.

Where is Vietnam on the world’s economic map?

The Vietnam Communist Party saw the risk of lagging behind 30 years ago. In the Resolution of the 7th Communist Party Congress and the resolutions of the next congresses, lagging behind was mentioned as a ‘risk’.

Hanoi office market to likely to lack supply

 The office market in Ha Noi was expected to face a shortage of supply with competition between offices for lease and co-working spaces likely to rise in the future, but was performing well at present, according to experts.

Time for environmentally-friendly building materials

 The increasing amount of smart urban areas and green buildings has triggered demand for environmentally-friendly building materials in Viet Nam, experts said.

Maps issued to highlight flood-prone areas

 A pair of maps indicating areas at risk of flooding along 28 coastal provinces and cities in Viet Nam has been officially put into use.

Chien suddenly leaves Becamex Binh Duong

 Becamex Bình Dương head coach Trần Minh Chiến has quit the club.