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Local investors are pushing for their solar farms to begin operation within weeks, as the number of applications for solar projects has skyrocketed thanks in part to recent government incentives on renewable energy.

Hosted today, ABB Technology Day 2019, themed "Digital transformation to accelerate a sustainable future,” will explore Vietnam’s Industry 4.0 ambitions and discuss some of the country’s biggest challenges and opportunities for growth. The event has attracted nearly 500 delegates including business leaders, industry partners, and policymakers.

HCMC – World Dream, a luxury cruise ship operated by the ship line Genting Cruise Lines, docked at Tien Sa Port in the central coastal city of Danang today, May 15, bringing over 5,300 people, including 3,300 cruise passengers and 2,000 crew members, to Vietnam.

HCMC – The strong demand for some blue chips, especially dairy giant VNM, property firm VHM, and national flag carrier HVN, pushed the VN-Index of the Hochiminh Stock Exchange up today, May 13.

HCMC – The authorities of South Korea’s Jeju Island will provide financial support of four to seven million won (nearly US$3,400-5,900) per flight to Vietnamese travel firms taking tourists to the island on chartered flights this year.

HCMC – The State Bank of Vietnam today revised down the central reference rate between the dong and the U.S. dollar after the greenback had appreciated sharply the previous week, according to Nguoi Lao Dong Online website.

HCMC – Four database centers that are expected to help turn HCMC into a smart city have been launched after over one year of construction and set-up, stated officials on May 12.

HCMC – The Saigon Times Group will organize a seminar themed “Reduce risks and protect assets of EB-5 participants” on May 22, in partnership with Global Residents LLC, a member of American Immigration Group.

HCMC – The Vietnam Petroleum Association (VINPA) has written to the Government proposing disbanding the fuel price stabilization fund as it brings no benefits for either consumers or fuel traders.