Viglacera starts construction of first IP at Cuban special economic zone

 ViMariel S.A – a subsidiary of Vietnam Glass and Ceramics for Construction Corporation (Viglacera) – began construction of the first industrial park in Mariel Special Economic Development Zone (ZEDM) in Cuba on November 28.

Our way, not the highway, say traffic authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traffic safety experts want to increase fine on motorbike drivers who illegally use expressways.

Visitors to be offered free entrance tickets to Hoi An on Dec. 4

 The ancient town of Hoi An and Thanh Ha pottery village will be offering free entrance tickets to visitors on December 4, stated Vo Phung, director of Hoi An city’s Centre for Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 28.

Two renowned musicians from Hong Kong to perform in HCMC

 On the evening of December 14, the audience in HCMC can come to an East-meet-West musical space where saxophonist Timothy Sun and pianist Jacqueline Leung from Hong Kong will perform in the cosy space of the Soul Live Project Complex.

Vietnam university spin-offs: still a long way to go

In 2010, BK-Holdings at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) signed a deal to transfer the technology used to make tricolor compaq fluorescent powder to Rang Dong Company,

Photographic art should stick to life, experts say

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese photography has developed dynamically raising both opportunities and challenges for photographers.

Da Nang hospitals overloaded by patients from nearby provinces

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in Da Nang have been overloaded because patients from neighbouring provinces have flocked into the city for medical examinations and treatment, reported online newspaper vov.vn.

Chu Dang Ya volcano looks impressive even in extinction

Chu Dang Ya is an extinct volcano in Pleiku, Gia Lai Province. Here are some stunning photos of the location.

A record of 56 sports organised at 30th SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019 will feature a record of 56 sports, the Southeast Asian Games Federation Council stated during a recent meeting in Manila.

Concert features Spanish pieces

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Spanish Chamber Music concert will be held at the HCM City Conservatory to give music lovers a chance to enjoy pieces by Spanish composers on November 30.

Farm produce: ‘rescue campaigns’ still needed, even as exports rise

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports show that Vietnam’s farm produce exports have been increasing steadily year after year, but many farmers cannot sell all of their produce.


HCM City hosts cyber security conference

 Experts shared their experiences and discussed solutions to strengthen information and cyber security at a conference in HCM City on Wednesday.

Strategy, a decisive factor in start-ups’ success, say experts

 Starting a business is not easy, and starting a successful one is even harder, and it is not enough to simply have a good idea and passion, but involves many other factors, according to experts.

VASEP: VN tra producers should plan to face China farming

Viet Nam’s tra fish producers and exporters should consider their future as Chinese enterprises move into the market. 

VN’s start-ups have ambitious plans, but is red tape holding back development?

 Banking on solid economic growth, a young population and strong internet coverage, Viet Nam has been making efforts to become a start-up nation.

Control of pesticides to improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products

The use of pesticides in agricultural production should be properly considered and applied, said Jason Sandahi, an expert from the US Department of Agriculture, at a seminar in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Frenchman entranced by Vietnamese bronze drums

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jacques de Guerny, a French researcher has spent more than three years tracing the evolution of bronze drums in Southeast Asia, including in Vietnam.

Beauty of Non Nuoc Cao Bang global geopark

 Established in 2015, Non Nuoc Cao Bang is the second UNESCO-recognised global geopark in Vietnam. The park is also the eight of its kind in Southeast Asia to receive the status.

25th meeting of Mekong Council reviews work on river

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 25th meeting of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Council was convened in Ha Long City, the northern province of Quang Ninh, yesterday.

Government News 29/11

New visa policy to help boost Vietnam-RoK cooperation: Deputy PM, PM urges further support for overseas Vietnamese, Vietnam attends 25th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting, Vietnam attends workshop on ASEAN in Algeria

Nha Trang City’s deputy chairman investigated

Police of central Khanh Hoa Province yesterday started criminal proceedings against Le Huy Toan, deputy chairman of Nha Trang City’s People’s Committee, for lacking responsibilities and causing serious consequences related to ...

Track-and-field athletes set records at National Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Thi Hue of Quang Ninh won gold and set a record at the National Sports Games in the women’s 10,000m event on Wednesday in Hanoi.

Malaysian national caught smuggling 4kg of cocaine

 A Malaysian woman was arrested at Tan Son Nhat Airport while attempting to smuggle more than 4kg of cocaine into Viet Nam on Wednesday, HCM City Customs reported.

First Vietnamese university pays fees for postgraduate students

 HCM City University of Economics has became the first university in Viet Nam to exempt tuition fees and even pay postgraduate students who decide to study for a PhD at the university.

Global innovation centre coming to Vietnam

 The Ministry of Science and Technology and Xinova signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a global innovation centre in VN to connect Vietnamese innovators with the global innovative network for greater creative ideas.