Medical programme provides free digestion checkup and surgery in Đức Giang Hospital Prof. Leroy (centre) trains doctors of Đức Giang General Hospital on minimally invasive surgery. Đức Giang General Hospital launched a medical programme to provide free checkups, consultation and endoscopy surgery to patients with digestion diseases on Monday in Hà Nội. Prof. Joel Leroy, a leading French expert in digestion endoscopy, is participating in the programme. He was the first surgeon to perform colorectal surgery without scarring the patient’s abdominal wall. Prof. Leroy will examine and perform surgeries on patients with dangerous digestion cancers, with all medical service expenses supported by the Hà Nội People’s Committee and Đức Giang Hospital with technical support of medical firm Olympus Company. The Frenchman also taught the latest techniques in digestion endoscopy, especially minimally invasive … [Read more...] about Social News 15/8
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Government News 27/7
NA Vice Chairman wraps up US visit NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (R) meets US friends who have supported Vietnam in its past struggle for national liberation and current nation building cause The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) will continue providing support for Vietnam’s overseas representative offices, affirmed NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty while talking to Vietnamese officials who are working in New York. Ty asked Vietnamese representative offices to update and study the host country’s commercial policies to submit appropriate response to the legislature. He met officials of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations and Vietnam’s representative offices, as well as correspondents of Vietnam News Agency and Vietnam Television in New York during his working visit to the city from July 26-27. Meeting several US friends, Ty recalled important milestones in the relations between Vietnam and the US. US friends, in turn, made proposals helping Vietnam carry … [Read more...] about Government News 27/7
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/7
PV Gas posts higher-than-expected H1 results PV Gas reported better-than-expected business results for the first six months of the year.Total revenue reached over VND37 trillion (US$1.6 billion) while net profit was VND5.32 trillion ($231.4 million), up 12 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively, against the same period last year.With these results, the company has completed 66 per cent of its revenue target and 83 per cent of its profit target set for the whole year.The operating profit margin, which measures how efficiently a company is at generating profits from its revenue, reached 14 per cent.The company paid VND2.53 trillion to the State budget, equivalent to 87 per cent of its yearly plan and up 21 per cent year-on-year.Up until June, total assets hit nearly VND66.2 trillion and owner’s equity reached VND45.8 trillion.In the latter half of this year, GAS expected global oil prices to remain high compared to its plan, which will support the company’s … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/7
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/4
Centres aim to promote innovative startupsAt the opening ceremonyThe Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) inaugurated an innovative start-up centre in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 17. Vietnamese businesses to explore opportunities in MalaysiaLogistics firms asked to strengthen connectivityBusinesses run by disabled people seek ways to growSamsung helps Vietnam train experts in support industryHDBank to pay 35 per cent dividend Sacombank ATMs offer free overseas remittance to customers SAM Holdings to focus on financial investment Motorcycle sales in first quarter grow slightlyEcopark shines at national property awards 2018Vietbank targets $13.1m in gross profit The Viet Nam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Vietbank) targets pre-tax profits of VND300 billion (US$13.1 million) this year and plans to increase its charter capital by over VND1 trillion ($43.8 million). According … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/4
Social News
Green trees neglected in Ho Chi Minh CityWhile some of the city’s trees have become common dumping grounds for local garbage, others are suffocating from cement poured over their roots.According to the observation of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters, trees along D2 Street in Binh Thanh District have had their roots buried under a layer of cement, making it difficult for the plants to be taken care of or watered.“They are still growing just fine. I protect these trees from being chopped down,” a resident explained.Several trees on the promenades of Hoa Hao Streets in District 11 have also been subjected to such neglectful treatment.“The concrete surrounding their roots has been damaged, causing soil to be washed into our houses,” a local said.“Since authorities have been unable to deal with the problem, we decided to fix it ourselves,” he continued.Meanwhile, green trees on a section of Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh District have become … [Read more...] about Social News
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/1
Vingroup, T&T to develop urban railway projects in HanoiThe government of Hanoi City has proposed the Prime Minister allow Vingroup and T&T Group to develop three urban railway projects which the city plans to complete by 2025, Tuoi Tre newspaper reports.The two domestic investors will use their capital to make pre-feasibility studies for these projects.When the projects were announced, many investors expressed interest in Hanoi. However, only Vingroup and T&T Group have registered to take part.Both of them proposed implementing the projects in the build-transfer (BT) format. Particularly, Vingroup registered to build the 38.4-kilometer metro line No. 5 which connects Van Cao and Hoa Lac and metro line No. 2 from Tran Hung Dao to Thuong Dinh with a length of 5.9 kilometers. Meanwhile, T&T Group is keen on metro line No. 4 connecting Me Linh, Sai Dong and Lien Ha, and measuring 54 kilometers in length.The two investors said they would use their own finances to study the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/1
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/12
Dong Nai attracts $1.3 billion FDI in 2017The southern province of Dong Nai attracted over US$1.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2017, $300 million higher than the set target.According to the provincial industrial zones’ management board, it has attracted 1,733 FDI projects, so far, with total investment of $31.3 billion. Investors from 45 countries and territories have invested in the locality.South Korea is the largest foreign investor in the province, following by Taiwan (China) and Japan.The board said despite laying down stricter conditions for investment projects, FDI capital that poured into the province still increased this year. In particular, disbursement reached $1.1 billion, equivalent to 88 per cent of the total registered capital.In recent years, Dong Nai has given priority to FDI projects using hi-tech, skilled labourers and are environment-friendly.Mai Van Nhon, deputy head of the board, said investors believed in the province’s support for … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/12
Social News 11/12
"Danish Week - Sustainable City Solutions" about to beginA series of events on sustainable city solutions will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from December 12 to 17 within an initiative of the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and co-organized by the National University of Civil Engineering in Hanoi (NUCE) and the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), with support from local authorities, organizations, and enterprises from Vietnam and Denmark.“Denmark is among the world leaders in green technology, and Green Growth is an important area of Vietnam and Denmark’s Comprehensive Partnership Agreement,” said Danish Ambassador H.E. Charlotte Laursen. “With this campaign we hope to create opportunities to exchange inspiration and knowledge with Vietnam on how to build green and sustainable cities.”With the theme “Danish Week - Sustainable City Solutions”, the campaign includes exhibitions, seminars, film screenings, masterclasses, and a … [Read more...] about Social News 11/12
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12
JETRO to host Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh CityJapan External Trade Organisation Ho Chi Minh City (JETRO) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency will co-organise the Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on December 19.The seminar aims to introduce the strengths of the Japanese market, the advantages of establishing a branch in Japan, as well as JETRO’s free support activities for enterprises in Vietnam looking to invest or establish a business in Japan.The relationship between Japan and Vietnam has improved significantly over the past years. This January, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Vietnam. In March, the Emperor and his Empress visited Vietnam for the first time, and in June, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Japan for the second time after taking office.In terms of the economy, the number of Japanese enterprises investing in Vietnam continues to increase, while trade relations are on the rise. A growing … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12