Son La teachers brave dangerous paths to school

 When the new school year starts, teachers in mountainous area of the northern Son La province have to traverse deep valleys and steep slopes to get to work.

Vietnam’s cotton imports surpass $2 billion during Jan-Aug

 Vietnam spent more than 2 billion USD on importing cotton in the first eight months of 2018 – the biggest-ever spending of the garment and textile sector.

Party chief to visit Russia from September 5-8

 General Secretary of the Communist Part of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong will pay an official visit to Russia from September 5-8.

Nghinh Ong festival in full swing in Binh Thuan

 Thousands of locals and tourism flocked to Phan Thiet city, in the south central province of Binh Thuan on September 1 to join the ‘Nghinh Ong xuat du’ ritual, a key part of the biennial Nghinh Ong (Whale Worship) festival.

ASIAD 2018: Vietnam stands at 17th place in medal tally

 The Vietnamese delegation pocketed a total of 4 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze medals, finishing 17th in the tally of the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia by 9.30pm on September 1.

Youth project helps to spread reading culture in community

 Since its debut by three young people in HCMC in December 2016, Books in the Cityhas created a venue to share and lend the favourite free books in Vietnam. 

Steel manufacturers report satisfactory business results amid protectionism

Most steel manufacturers had satisfactory business in the second quarter of the year and the first half. 

Banh mi – one of the reasons to fall in love with Hanoi

 Experiencing new cuisines is one of the best ways to help you discover a culture-rich city like Hanoi.

Nghe An music clubs preserve old Thai folk songs

For members of art clubs in Con Cuong District in the central province of Nghe An, performing ethnic Thai folk songs and dances is not only for entertainment but also helps preserve the traditional music.

Experience the original Oktoberfest in Vietnam

 The GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2018 will be held in HCMC in late September and in Hanoi in mid-October by the German Businesses Association (GBA) and the Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam.

Non-life insurance companies in Vietnam open doors for more investments

 Domestic non-life insurance companies expect the additional investment capital will help them expand distribution networks and enlarge market shares in the prosperous but competitive market.

Community-based tourism improves local lives in Thanh Hoa

 Precede: Community-based tourism has attracted an increasing number of tourists to Ba Thuoc District in the central province of Thanh Hoa. Here, visitors enjoy the picturesque natural scenery and get immersed in local life. 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 2/9

Power industry expo in HCM City attracts 180 exhibitors, Sojitz continues its M&A spending spree in Vietnam, Over 87,000 enterprises established in first eight months, Cement exports already beyond annual target

Social News 2/9

New fellowship launched to honor Senator John McCain, Bac Ninh urban general planning scheme to be adjusted, Hanoi to build smart parking lot in Hoang Mai district, Project helps Quang Binh residents assess local healthcare quality

What will banks do when their credit quotas run out?

Many banks have had credit growth rates near the ceiling set by the State Bank (SBV), which has warned that it will not consider lifting the rate ceiling for any bank.

Vietnamese market allures foreign fashion giants

 World renowned fashion brands have continuously entered the Vietnamese market, fueled by its high annual average market growth rate of between 15 to 20 percent.

Cinema Support Fund to be set up next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – It has been nearly seven years since Vietnamese filmmakers started talking about establishing a Cinema Support Fund at the 17th Viet Nam National Film Festival in 2011 in the central province of Phu Yen. 

ANZ: Effects of US-China trade tensions yet to be felt

 Dr. Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ, looks at what's ahead for growth in Vietnam.

Da Nang proud to be Vietnam’s green city of the year

 A ceremony was held in Da Nang central city on August 31 to receive the title of National Capital 2018 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s One Planet City Challenge programme.

Photos recall August Revolution, foundation of Vietnam

 On September 2, 1945, then President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Vietnam wants to step up cooperative ties with UK: Party chief

 Vietnam wants to bolster cooperation with the United Kingdom (UK) in the fields of economy, trade, investment, finance, culture, education, defence and security, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

Paintings by Vietnamese, Chinese artists showcased in HCM City

 Nearly 60 paintings featuring the urban life by more than 50 artists from Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai city of China are being displayed at an exhibition in the Vietnamese southern hub. 

Vietnam lose to UAE in ASIAD playoff for bronze medal

 Vietnam missed the bronze medal in the men’s football at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 after losing to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a match in Indonesia on September 1.

One-time textbooks a big waste to society and parents’ pocket

 For a child, they say their schooldays are the best days of their lives. But for the parents, they are fast becoming the most expensive days of their lives.

Plastic interventions that promise nothing but ugliness

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite many people believing that plastic surgery is the magic wand that leads to perfection, it can also lead to serious complications when performed by uncertified doctors.