Documentary film on assassinated cai luong guru released on YouTube

 VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary film on the late theatre actress Thanh Nga, a guru of cai luong (reformed opera), has been released on YouTube to pay tribute to the artist 40 years after her death.

Vietnam’s M&A market sees new chance in upcoming trade deals

 Many foreign investors are showing increasing interest in Vietnam and want to enter the market through M&A.

Vinh Long displays ancient statue of Saraswati goddess

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Museum of Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta has unveiled a rare ancient statue of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and learning.

Locals call last orders on late night bars

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Ly Thai To Ward has sent a document to the Hoan Kiem District’s authority calling on bars to not stay open until 2am.

NA Chairwoman hosts Vietnam’s Honorary Consul General in RoK region

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hailed contributions by Honorary Consul General of Vietnam in Busan-Gyeongnam region Park Soo-kwan to the Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) ties while receiving him on December 4.

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HCM City People’s Council convenes 12th session, Prince Andrew’s visit gives boost to Vietnam-UK ties: Deputy PM, PM asks Lotte Group to support Vietnamese start-ups, Belarusian Deputy FM: Vietnam is a special partner of Belarus

Prime Minister disciplines two officials

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued decisions on disciplinary measures against two government officials after the Inspection Commission punished the two for their violations of regulations in connection with Mobifone’s acquisition of AVG.

Vietnam, Russia hold fourth defence strategy dialogue

 The Vietnamese and Russian ministries of defence held their fourth defence strategy dialogue in Moscow on December 3, affirming that defence cooperation remains a pillar in the two countries’ relations.

Prime Minister receives British Prince Andrew in Hanoi

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with UK Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, in Hanoi on December 4, asking his guest to promote the establishment of a Vietnam-UK university in the Southeast Asian nation.

21 provinces left feeling flushed with success

 VietNamNet Bridge – In an attempt to improve health for local residents, more than 400,000 household toilets and more than 235,000 water supply works have been set up in a total of 21 mountainous provinces of northern,

New album puts jazz in key position

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Trung Dung has released a new album entitled Saigon Feel co-produced with Vo Thien Thanh. It took about six years to complete and has proven to be a hit in the Vietnamese music scene.

Scrap collector turns in handbag containing 84 million dong to police

 VietNamNet Bridge – A scrap collector who found a handbag containing VND84.5 million (US$3,600) in cash turned it over to the police on Sunday, according to Thap Muoi District police in Dong Thap Province.

More foreign capital being poured into securities companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Thanks to foreign investment capital, many unknown securities companies have become rivals in the market.

Ministry of Public Security to investigate death threats to journalists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister of Public Security has directed competent agencies to launch an investigation relating to the news that two journalists received death threats.

Tech-transfer a must for Vietnam to optimize FDI source

 Reports showed that Vietnam has lagged behind other countries in the region in terms of foreign investors’ technology transfer to domestic firms.

Vietnam’s head coach to be featured on big screen

 Head coach of Vietnam’s national football -team Park Hang-seo will be featured in a documentary in national cinemas this month.

Maritime security cooperation would reduce risks of confrontation in the East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Maritime law enforcement agencies should help uphold order, not become the tools of governments to “project power and change the order” in the East Sea, said Dr Pham Lan Dung, 

Vietnam ranks 6th in Climate Risk Index ranking

 Vietnam ranks 6th globally in the most up-to-date Climate Risk Index ranking released by Germanwatch, the highest of any ASEAN country.

Thai club want to sign Vietnamese players

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai League 1 side Nakhon Ratchasima is looking to sign Vietnamese players Nguyen Anh Duc and Phan Van Duc after watching their brilliant performances at the ongoing AFF Cup.

Fire destroys 8,000sq.m of forest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 8,000sq.m of forest was destroyed after a fire broke out in Cua Ong Ward, Cam Pha Town in northern Quang Ninh Province on Tuesday.

Foreign investors push Vietnam among top five for private participation in infrastructure

 Vietnam’s commitment to reducing its reliance on coal-fired power and to dealing with environmental issues has resulted in an increased focus on investment in the renewable-energy sector.

Den Da goes retro with coffee, tea toast

Another coffee shop in HCM City? In the last few years, the coffee scene has exploded and can no longer be called “burgeoning”. It’s truly in full flower. Đen Đá Café is a Vietnamese-owned chain that already has one shop in the US. 

“Invisible” waste in training at Vietnam’s universities

VietNamNet Bridge - Only 40 percent of university students understand what they should do in school to obtain high results and find good jobs, a survey has found.

Da Nang households lack sufficient water as more hydropower plants are built

VietNamNet Bridge - Da Nang residents are thirsty for water as hydropower plants are storing water for electricity generation.

The future of the security solution market

VietNamNet Bridge - Continued cyberattacks are prompting banks, finance institutions, online sale websites and public businesses to spend more money on security solutions.