* Plenary session Before joining the plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (5th from left) cuts ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition on achievements of the private sector at the National Convention Center in Ha Noi on May 2, 2019. Photo: VGP The plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum began this afternoon with the participation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Head of the CPVCC Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh and other politburo members. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the plenary session of the Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum at the National Convention Center in Ha Noi. Photo: VGP Addressing the plenary session, Prime Minister Phuc affirmed that Viet Nam has gained numerous achievements after more than three decades of reform. 2018 was the 4th consecutive year witnessing the unprecedented number of newly established enterprises. Now the private sector accounts … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Private Sector Economic Forum
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Nam Truong scores to earn Hanoi FC national U19 title
With a high-quality lineup, Hanoi FC promptly set the pace of the game right from the start and produced many dangerous opportunities in the penalty box of the home side. The guests only needed 18 minutes to find the back of the net, as Nguyen Nam Truong took a through ball from his teammate before beating Gia Lai goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hiep to put his team in front. For the remainder of the first half, Hanoi FC played with solid defence and prevented the Gia Lai team from creating any clear-cut chances. Manager Vu Hong Viet’s side even came close to doubling their advantage with a header Van Thang fired at the crossbar. Hanoi players celebrate scoring their opening goal. Hoang Anh Gia Lai intensified their offensive pressure after the break seeking to equalise the score. Their most dangerous show came in the 57th minute, with Cao Hoang Tu driving a header narrowly wide to the regrets of local fans. Despite their concerted efforts, manager Guillaume Graechen’s side could not … [Read more...] about Nam Truong scores to earn Hanoi FC national U19 title
Banks warn customers about fake websites
A fake website interface designed to steal personal information and money from Vietcombank’s customers. — Photo dantri.com.vn Major banks are warning people not to be fooled by fake websites designed to steal account holders’ cash. Viet Nam Commercial Bank (Vietcombank) says it has noticed a number of fraudulent transactions in recent weeks. The bank is also warning about a website, homebank24/7.com, which has a similar look and design to the bank’s own page. Vietcombank insists this has nothing to do with their company, and advises they only have one official site, www.vietcombank.com.vn Meanwhile, the Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) is also warning about a similar fake website, homebank247.com/Bidv/. Ngo Tran Vu, CEO of Nam Truong Son Security Company, said this was a hacker trick to get customers to handover passwords and token transfers. Hackers would send a messenger or email to the user’s mailbox asking for internet banking … [Read more...] about Banks warn customers about fake websites
Catfish sector plans $2b export target in 2018
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has targeted to earn US$2 billion from catfish exports this year, accounting for 31.5 per cent of the fishery industry’s total export value. — Photo vietnambiz.vn The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has targeted to earn US$2 billion from catfish exports this year, accounting for 31.5 per cent of the fishery industry’s total export value. This projection was stated by Nguyen Ngoc Oai, Acting General Director of the Directorate of Fisheries, at a conference to carry out tasks within the industry held in Can Tho late last week. To reach this target, the industry will need to breed some 2.2 billion catfish, to be able to deliver an output of more than 1.3 million tonnes of catfish products. To meet its targets, Oai said that the industry needs to improve the quality of catfish breeding, besides enlarging export markets. The industry must also create a production and processing chain to encourage farmers to … [Read more...] about Catfish sector plans $2b export target in 2018
Phu Quoc struggles to control land speculation
Dozens of hectares of agricultural land have been divided illegally for sale in Cua Duong Town on Phu Quoc Island. - Photo dantri.com.vn These are the dominant images among visitors and tourists, but today you cannot enter a cafe or shop on the island without hearing heated conversations about the price of land. Early next year, the island is slated to become a special administrative economic unit, which has sparked a firestorm of interest among real estate brokers, mostly from Ha Noi and HCM City. Investors are flocking to the island looking for land, pushing prices up in anticipation of the new administrative designation, which would offer preferential incentives for development. Phu Quoc, known as the Pearl Island of Kien Giang Province, was once a sleepy area of around 100,000 people. In recent years, however, the 567sq.m island has become a tourist mecca for thousands of visitors from around the world. The inevitable problems that come with such rapid growth have not escaped … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc struggles to control land speculation