Wildlife trafficking cases continue to increase in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite the existence of laws on wildlife trafficking and consumption, more cases of trafficking have been reported.

What should be done with ineffective provincial universities?

VietNamNet Bridge - The sharp increase in the number of provincial universities in the last decade has led to an oversupply.

Inside This Peace named Best Documentary

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese filmmaker Linh Nga’s Inside This Peace has won the prize for the Best Feature Documentary at the California Women’s Film Festival.

First baby hippo born in Dong Nai zoo

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first baby hippopotamus born naturally at Mango Garden Zoo in the southern province of Dong Nai is attracting curious visitors. 

Music video depicts stunning beauty of Y Ty Commune

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thu Hang wants to show off the beauty of part of Lao Cai Province the only way she knows how: through music.

Social News 4/1

 Science, technology provide impetus for national development, Fishermen rescued at sea, Master plan to develop ethnic areas, Hospital’s branch clinics reduce overcrowding, Drug trafficking ring from Son La to Hanoi intercepted

Despite market fall, stock billionaires getting richer

VietNamNet Bridge - Some years ago, Vietnam only had about 10 people holding shares worth VND1 trillion or more. But the figure rose to 50 by the end of 2017 and to 60 by the end of 2018.

Vietnam aim to qualify for knockout stages at Asian Cup 2019: Park Hang-Seo

 The first goal of Vietnam – the AFF Suzuki Cup champions - is to qualify for the knockout stages at the AFC Asian Cup 2019, coach Park Hang-Seo said in a recent interview to Tasnim News Agency of Iran.

German school complex to be built in HCM City

 The German parliament has approved the “Bildungscampus Deutscheland” (German education campus) project in Ho Chi Minh City. 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 4/1

Southeastern provinces’ economy performs well in 2018, Vietnamese exports reach new markets, Da Nang, EU begin solar power project, Hai Duong grants licences to first foreign-invested projects in 2019

VN targets to reduce traffic accidents by 10 per cent

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents, deaths and injuries by 5-10 per cent, according to targets set by Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh.

Vietnam adds 22 additional artefacts to national treasure register

 An additional 22 artefacts have been recognised as national treasures under a recent decision by the Prime Minister, raising the total number of national treasures to 164.

Exhibition highlights General Vo Nguyen Giap’s life

 An exhibition, featuring photos on General Vo Nguyen Giap that were captured by veteran journalists Tran Dinh and Nguyen Dinh Toan, officially opened on January 2 in Hanoi.

Ministry to inspect real estate firms

 The Ministry of Construction (MoC) will carry out routine compliance inspections on investment and business practices at many big real estate firms in 2019.

Son Doong listed among dream destinations in 2019

 The world’s largest known cave, Son Doong, in Quang Binh province, has been named as one of the dream destinations of 2019 in an article by the prestigious travel guide company Lonely Planet.

Enjoying the true feelings of Sa Pa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sa Pa is not just a travel destination. Sa Pa is the seventh heaven that belongs on another planet but really does exist on earth.

New overseas policies ignite fresh FDI wave

 The past year marked new movements among the biggest overseas investors in Vietnam, with Japan, South Korea and the United States heading to Southeast Asia with new policies to protect markets.

Vietnam forecast to cause surprise at Asian Cup 2019

 Despite falling into the group that is considered a "group of death" with the participation of three West Asian teams, Vietnam are still considered to be a surprise factor in the upcoming Asian Cup 2019.

Multi organ donor honoured for noble humanitarian act

 Duong Hong Quy, a multi-organ donor who donated his organs after brain death to save other lives, has been honoured for his noble humanitarian act.

Grab’s acquisition of Uber scrutinised

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set up a council to scrutinise alleged violations of competition regulations in ride-hailing services firm Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s business in Vietnam.

Gold fever in Vietnam's energy sector

 The list of renewable energy projects registered by both foreign and domestic investors in the country has been growing consistently since the feed-in-tariff hike, but further work is required to meet the goals.

Top 10 outstanding natural resource and environment events of Vietnam in 2018

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No. 3948/QD-BTNMT announcing the top 10 outstanding events of the sector in 2018.

Border guard soldiers help teach students

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 11am in La Dom Village, soldiers of the local border guard station proudly serve local students a tasty lunch.

World's largest ice and snow festival kicks off in China

 If you think enduring teeth-chattering cold is part of the fun when you travel, then the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is the carnival for you.

HCM City partners with UK in building smart city

The HCM City People’s Committee and the Consulate General of the UK in the city on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on co-operation in implementing the future global city programme.