Complicated procedures, low budgets face scientists

A leader from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology says the procedures for considering and approving state-level scientific research projects are too complicated. 

Severe traffic accidents reported over weekend

 A crash between a lorry and passenger bus on the Hanoi-Bac Giang National Highway Expressway yesterday noon left two people dead and six injured.

Eight countries attend International Children's Festival VTV 2018

 The third International Children Festival VTV2018, taking place at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa from May 29 to June 3, will attract the participation of eight countries.

Quang Nam alleges hotel shortage

 Tourist numbers in the central province of Quang Nam, where the popular old UNESCO Heritage town of Hoi An is located, have been on the rise, however, the locality still apparently lacks enough hotels.

Three Vietnamese swimming pools among world's most stunning

 Vietnam has three swimming pools in the beach cities of Hoi An, Da Nang and Nha Trang in the list of 101 most stunning swimming pools in the world, released ahead of summer by Conde Nast Traveller, one of the most popular travel sites in the world.

$5 billion ‘wrongly spent’ each year: where has the money gone?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Government Inspectors’ conclusion that $5 billion worth of state’s money is “wrongly spent”’ a year has stirred up the public.

Australia and Vietnam open 'friendship bridge' in Dong Thap

 A friendship bridge was opened on Sunday morning in the Mekong Delta Province of Dong Thap by the Vietnamese and Australian governments.

Southern Land Cuisine Festival in HCMC on way

 The Southern Land Cuisine Festival will take place from May 31 to June 3 at Dam Sen Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 11.

Animation industry claims ready for renaissance

 Vietnamese cartoon industry is set to benefit from increased investment.

Laguna Lang Co issued a casino license

 Laguna Lang Co, one of Asia’s largest integrated resorts with international hospitality operator Banyan Tree as its managing partner, was recently issued a casino license by the Vietnamese Government. 

28 Hanoi students honoured as ‘Ambassadors of Reading Culture’

 Twenty eight students in Hanoi were honoured as being ‘Ambassadors of Reading Culture’ during the 2017-2018 school year at an awards ceremony for a writing and presentation contest held on Hanoi Book street on May 26.

Vietnam still among top iodine-deficient countries

 The head of the National Institute of Nutrition Le Danh Tuyen raised concerns about iodine deficiency in Vietnam ahead of Micronutrient Day (June 1 and 2).

Construction accident kills 1, injures 1

 One person was killed and another injured after scaffolding collapsed in Nam Định Province yesterday.

Top architectural and property developers receive awards

 The top 10 Vietnamese architectural and property developers and firms of 2018 were honoured at an annual ceremony held on May 25 in HCM City by Asia’s leading construction solution provider BCI.

Fishermen hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes

 Two fishermen in the central province of Nghệ An are reportedly in a coma after inhaling toxic fumes from a fish storage cabin on Saturday.

Firms call for improvements in Vietnamese IT ecosystem

 Despite developments in human resources in the information technology (IT) sector, many Vietnamese firms still start up in other countries, such as the United States, Singapore , and Japan.

Mobiistar enters Indian market

 Vietnamese mobile phone brand Mobiistar is set to start selling in India on the country’s biggest online store, Flipkart, by the end of the month.

SMS solution to promote e-commerce

 Gaining the trust of customers is still a challenge to the development of the e-commerce industry, despite its huge potential.

Foreign funds see profits vanish in market slump

 Volatility on Viet Nam’s stock market in the past two months has dragged down the performance of foreign investment funds here.

VN key partner of Australia in Asia-Pacific: Minister Bishop

 The Australian Government considers Vietnam one of its key partners in the Asia-Pacific region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has said.

Egypt’s leaders vow to help VN boost ties with Middle East, Africa

 Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ali Abdel-Aal pledged their back for Vietnam’s efforts to strengthen its relations with the Middle East and Africa.

Vietnamese, foreign children draw peaceful Hanoi

 An international painting contest themed “I love Hanoi – A Peaceful City” was held in Hanoi on May 27 in response to International Children’s Day (June 1).

Action month for children 2018 kicks off

 The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs launched the 2018 action month for children, themed “For children’s safe and healthy living”, in the northern province of Phu Tho on May 27.

Eight out of 10 signs of ‘real estate bubble’ visible: experts

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned of a ‘real estate bubble’ as land prices have been escalating.

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