WINE TASTING IN CHILL SKYBAR
Organic wines are the new trend in wine making using only the best grapes that are excluded from any artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Frankland estate, Australia and Ronsard Winery, Spain are at the forefront of organic wine production combining some of the best practices to create intense, fresh and beautiful crafted wines.
MOLISA PROPOSES RAISING RETIREMENT AGE
MoLISA proposed raising the retirement age by the maximum of five years. At the meeting on May 19, 2017 between the prime minister (PM)’s working group and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), Mai Tien Dung, chairman of the Government Office, said that the PM required MoLISA to explain several controversies in its proposal to raise the retirement age.
VINATEX FORECASTS 10% TEXTILE EXPORT GROWTH
The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) has projected this year’s textile and garment exports would grow 10%, or by US$3 billion, against 2016.
VIETNAM TOURISM ASSOCIATION PROPOSES TO EXPAND VISA EXEMPTION PROGRAMME
The Vietnam Tourism Association has proposed to continue visa exemptions for Western European tourists to boost tourism. According to the Vietnam Tourism Association, in order to implement the government's resolution to turn tourism into Vietnam's key sector, visa exemptions should be continued for visitors from major tourist markets.
INTEREST RATE FOR SOCIAL HOUSING LOANS
The Việt Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) interest rate for social housing loans in 2017 will be 4.8 per cent per annum, or 0.4 per cent a month, according to a decision just signed by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.
60 REAL ESTATE PROJECTS UNDER INVESTIGATION
60 real estate projects on the list (see below) which has been submitted to the prime minister (PM) are going to be investigated for signs of violations.
INVITATION TO MIDTERM VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM 2017 ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16,2017
Vietnam Business Forum is an on-going policy dialogue between the Government and business community aiming at a favorable business environment and a sustainable economic development in Vietnam.
SAIGON CHILDREN CHARITY'S SAIGON SUMMER BALL
"A glamourous and elegant celebration of SCC's 25th Anniversary – at Park Hyatt Saigon – 3rd June, 7:00PM. To celebrate midsummer and to bring an evening of magical escape and enjoyment, SCC is holding its 9th Annual Saigon Summer Ball to help raise much-needed funds to support its important work.
























