The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is likely to grant Vietnam category 1 status in the coming time, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries, Reuters has reported.

 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is likely to grant Vietnam category 1 status in the coming time, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries, Reuters has reported. 

 Con Cung JSC, the well-known mum and baby retail store chain has been fined for VND25 million ($1,086) for departing from its promotional programme plans submitted to the authorities.

 As car ownership in Vietnam continues to rise and a higher volume of customers visit service centres, expectations of the overall service initiation process have increased.

 Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo has received a meaningful gift from Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shortly prior to returning to his Republic of Korea homeland to join his family for the Lunar New Year festival.

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has stated that no group interests have been found in the equitisation and divestment of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) following inspections. 

 Vietnam’s textile and garment sector is hoped to make breakthroughs in 2019 based on successes and momentum last year.

 The expanded export market, the export revenues hitting record high with US$40.02 billion, and the promotion of domestic consumption are the bright spots of Vietnam’s agricultural sector throughout 2018.

 The Ministry of Finance aims to issue 200 trillion VND (8.78 billion USD) worth of Government bonds and develop green Government bonds in 2019.

 Vietnam has become increasingly appealing to large foreign investor groups in the textile and garment industry who want to seize opportunities before the CPTPP takes effect in January next year, according to analysts.

 Cities and provinces in Vietnam are developing plans to become smart cities, thus bringing in huge opportunities for multinational corporations.

Vietnam needs about US$480 billion for infrastructure investment by 2020, with additional projects in the pipeline including around eleven power plants with total capacity of 13,200 MW and about 1,380 km of highway.

Many key transportation projects in Vietnam using Japan’s ODA have been put into action over the past 45 years since the two countries established their diplomatic ties. 

 About 3,000 scrap containers comprising steel, plastics and paper have been congested at Cai Mep-Thi Vai seaport complex as owners have not received their goods.

 The country is currently the 47th-largest economy in the world measured by nominal GDP.

 Vietnam’s national football team has grabbed the headlines of international media following its 2-0 triumph over Malaysia on November 16.

 Vietnam exported a record high of nearly 1.8 million tonnes of coffee during the 2017-2018 crop, 12.7 percent higher than the previous one, the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA) has said.

 The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has handed over five corporations under its management to the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC). 

 HCM City is seeking better solutions to fight against counterfeit goods and smuggled products that are traded online.

 The recent withdrawal of Vietnamese groups from billion-dollar oil refinery projects is paving the way for potential foreign investors, especially those from Thailand and China, to jump in the industry.