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Financing for BOT projects in Vietnam on ice

Vietnam has closed its doors to international investors joining the Eastern Cluster of the North-South Expressway initiative, catering to domestic groups only. 

VN among global top 20 growth drivers but unlikely to maintain pace

Vietnam is among the top 20 contributors to global economic growth, according to a Bloomberg analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.

Swift digital revolution drives Vietnam’s economic growth

Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation demand is building new pathways for businesses. However, in order to translate these into real success stories, numerous obstructions will need to be removed.

VN Environment Ministry to survey Mekong Delta’s subsidence

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to make a full inspection of subsidence in the Mekong Delta provinces between 2020 and 2025.

Da Nang authorities at fault for several violations on Son Tra Peninsula

The Government Inspectorate has released a report on land use and conservation-related violations on Son Tra Peninsula, which implicates authorities in Da Nang.

Lazada and Tiki fall further behind e-commerce competition

Despite non-stop spending, Lazada remains overwhelmed by local platforms Sendo and Mobile World, in addition to other players Shopee and Tiki.

Vietnamese actor receives prestigious Asian Film Award

Vietnamese actor Nguyen Song Luan has won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award, granted by the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019, for his role as captain Duy Kien in Vietnamese-version Hậu Duệ Mặt Trời (Descendants of the Sun).

Strong growth, but rising bottleneck risks forecast for Vietnam

Fitch Solutions has revised up its real GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 6.9 per cent in 2019, from 6.5 per cent previously.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 22

Prime Minister to pay official visits to Kuwait, Myanmar

Vietnam's boxing sport reaches new height

Boxer Truong Dinh Hoang beat his rival Lee Gyu Huyn in the men’s 76kg category and become the first Vietnamese fighter to win the WBA East Asia title.

Unique cultural rituals of the Thai ethnic community

A ceremony was held in Dien Bien province to promote and introduce Thai ethnic people's unique cultural rituals to the community.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 22

Firms cautioned when exporting pepper to Myanmar

Early weather warning helps society develop

Professor Tran Hong Thai, deputy general director of Vietnam’s General Department of Meteorology, talks to Natural Resources and Environment online newspaper about Vietnam’s resolve to develop a safe society in the context of climate change.

Asia-Link Sketchwalk Hanoi – a destination for artists

Vietnamese architect Pham Thanh Son has found a convenient position to work on his sketching of an ancient house on Hang Ruoi Street.

Still difficult for foreigners to buy housing in Vietnam

Many foreigners are keen to buy high-end apartments in Vietnam but the process is anything but straightforward.

Local social networks hoping to gain popularity

The race among Vietnamese social networks is starting to become exciting but much needs to be done for them to develop.

Giant pumpkins prepared for Halloween

A man in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s Dalat City has received lots of orders for giant pumpkins for Halloween.

Nipping crises in the bud

Local beverage brands need to take consumer feedback on board to avoid any fallout from product crises.

New findings of ancient capital Phu Xuan announced

Scientists and researchers have announced a new series of findings of Phu Xuan, the ancient historical capital of the Nguyen Lords and Tay Son Dynasty, in the present-day central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Latest Map of E-commerce Vietnam released

Fluctuations seen in third quarter, with Sendo recording remarkable growth, iPrice Group study reveals.