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The U.S. market currently accounts for some 47% of Vietnam’s apparel revenue, while the ratio for Vietnamese leather shoe exports is 37%. Therefore, the accelerating trade war will have a significant impact on the nation’s key export products, according to a Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper report. The more opportunities, the more risks The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported to the prime minister the influences of the U.S.-China trade war, noting the danger of a large inflow of Chinese apparel and leather shoe products. However, from another perspective, the trade war could help Vietnamese firms expand their market share and raise exports to the United States, as international manufacturers will have to transfer their production orders from China to Vietnam. According to Diep Thanh Kiet, vice chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO), the trade war may not affect the local shoe industry for the next one to two months because the United … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s shoe, apparel export orders to surge

Viettel with its top mission “Innovation for humans” At the 30th founding ceremony of Viettel, Acting Chairman and Director General of Viettel Major General Le Dang Dung underscored the company’s MISION “Innovation for humans,” saying that Viettel continues to play a leading role in telecommunication, ICT and other technologies as well as digital transformation and building of a digital society in Vietnam. In doing so, it will focus on developing electronics and telecommunication engineering, defense industry, and cyber security defense in order to keep up with the rest of the world in industry 4.0 and contribute positively to protecting national security, territorial sovereignty in both physical and virtual spaces. Customers experiencing Viettel's services In the short run, Viettel will immediately invest in “Internet of Things” (IoT) infrastructure and soon provide 5G services with the aim of facilitating national development … [Read more...] about Part 2: Viettel takes the lead in national digital transformation

Bach Dinh Ke, 37, alleged mastermind behind the pine forest poisoning in Tan Thanh Commune in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, has been arrested, Youth newspaper reported. Three arrested for poisoning pine forests in Lam Dong province Hectares of pines poisoned in Lam Dong farmland grab Hundreds of pine trees poisoned in Lam Dong The three suspects who collaborated with Ke to destroy the forest were arrested. – Photo tuoitre.vn On Sunday, Lam Dong Province Police announced that they arrested Ke, who was charged with poisoning some 3,500 pine trees. According to initial findings, after committing the crime, he fled to Gia Lai Province then Laos. The provincial police reported to the Ministry of Public Security to collaborate with Lao law enforcement agencies to arrest the culprit. Previously, police caught other suspects including Ngo Van Diem, Nguyen Van Loi and Duong Van Hong. Ke hired Diem to destroy the forest, after that, Diem tasked Hong, Loi and other … [Read more...] about Lam Dong: Pine tree poisoning mastermind arrested

The way coffee is bought and consumed in Vietnam is changing as new players work hard to get their name out there. Vietnam’s coffee market has seen the arrival of two newcomers in Ho Chi Minh City in the last two years: Guta Vietnam with small blue shops and mobile trolleys on the street selling coffee and CoffeeBike with orange shops and motorbikes selling coffee. The two brands have popped up in many corners of the city and won favor among savvy customers and millennials, with both focusing on opening outlets and offering clean coffee, low prices, and takeaway services.  After only a few years, the “coffee-on-the-street” model of the two brands has borne fruit. Guta Vietnam’s revenue is growing about 200 per cent a year, CEO Mr. Nguyen Minh The told VET. “We expect to retain this growth and expand our brand identity in the next few years.” The chain now has 43 outlets of 10-50 sq m each in the southern city. CoffeeBike, meanwhile, has 20 … [Read more...] about Coffee on the run

To cope with rainfall, sea water level rise and land subsidence, HCM City is discussing with Dutch experts the possibility of building multi-task dykes to prevent floods and provide water in districts 2 and 9. This will be a huge project capitalized at $1.266 billion. Along with the multi-function dyke system, the Dutch experts have proposed organizing activities to create revenue, such as golf courses, parking lots, shops, entertainment areas and a conference center. He said flood prevention has relations to urban planning, irrigation planning and canal improvement. In order to settle the problem, many measures need to be implemented at the same time. HCM City authorities have taken steps, including repair of the sewer system, dredging of the Nhieu Loc Canal, installing high-capacity pump and upgrading the bed of roads. But problems remain. “The rivers and canals in the city, which served as drainage systems, are filled up. The rivers and canals have been cleared to … [Read more...] about HCM City considers flood-prevention project with Dutch technology