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Construction firms step up privatisation
The privatisation of businesses in the construction sector has been accelerated to complete the target for equitising its 19 firms nationwide.
Japan invests US$37.7b in Vietnamese projects
As of June 20, Japan had invested US$37.7 billion in 2,661 projects in Vietnam, statistics from the Foreign Investment Department show.
First half employment vacancies up 34%: recruiter
Demand for labourers in the first six months of the year rose 34% over the same period last year, according to an online conference held recently by Vietnamworks, the top employment and recruitment website in Vietnam.
Vietnam-US economic ties a turnaround
It took less than 20 years for Vietnam, which had been saddled with an embargo by the US, to turn that country into a leading economic partner.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks US$900m for wastewater treatment plants
The municipal administration is considering borrowing nearly US$900 million from the Asian Development Bank for building four new wastewater treatment plants.
70% foreign stake in Vietnam shipbuilder backed
The Transport Ministry has proposed that Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC) be allowed to sell 70% of shares at Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company to Damen Shipyards Group.
Sea turtles need protection from extinction
New measures to protect sea turtles are needed as their number has fallen sharply because of human impact and economic development, delegates heard at a conference on July 3 in the central province of Ninh Thuan.
Latin America, Vietnam to expand trade
Vietnam and Latin American countries have supplementary business structures, which could help boost economic development.
Transport ministry affirms wavy railway meets safety standards
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) issued a press release on July 3 saying that the controversial wavy line of an under-construction urban railway project observes technical standards.
Composer An Thuyen dies aged 65
Composer An Thuyen, who is well-known for his songs inspired by national folk music, died at 65 of a heart attack on July 3 in Hanoi.