Mang dang (bamboo sprouts)

 “Mang dang” is known as not only a favorite main ingredient for a lot of specialties of Hoa Binh but also a specialty on its own.

Thu Sy village boasts 200 years of fish-pot making tradition

A fish-pot is a traditional fishing tool to catch fish used mainly in Vietnam’s northern delta provinces. Thu Sy village in Hung Yen province is famous for its traditional job of weaving fish pots. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/12

 Electronic toll collection available nationwide in late 2019, Ministry targets US$5 billion from sale of Sabeco stake, New FDI approvals in Binh Duong up 127%, Hanoi reports 8.5 percent rise in industrial production in Nov

Vietnam’s economic growth patterns questioned by experts

VietNamNet Bridge - The unexpected jump in the GDP growth rate in the third quarter of the year remains controversial.

Can Vietnam become a global design center?

VietNamNet Bridge - The introduction of 4G and 5G will be important foundations for Vietnam’s digital economy.

More than 30 investors to pour money into electricity-from-waste plants

VietNamNet Bridge - The government’s commitment to purchase all electricity output generated from waste-to-energy projects have encouraged more investors to develop projects in HCMC.

Advanced schools want to use foreign curricula

VietNamNet Bridge - Many schools in HCM City, especially schools operating under the so-called advanced model, have proposed using international curricula.

Moc Chau border guard fights drug smugglers

Pham Van Tai, a 31 year-old border soldier heads the Long Sap Border Gate’s anti-drug trafficking team. He recalled the morning in June 2015 when he and his colleagues arrested four drug traffickers ...

Firmer foothold

 South Korea’s CJ Logistics solidified its position in Asia’s logistics sector with the recent purchase of two Gemadept subsidiaries.

Central bank acts as credit fund goes rogue

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) office in the southern province of Dong Nai is investigating the delay in repaying principal and interest by the Thai Binh People’s Credit Fund to 82 customers 

VN yet to sow seeds of low carbon rice

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investment in low carbon farming models can speed up rice industry reform, increase productivity, boost farmers’ incomes and ensure sustainable development, 

Social News 4/12

 Binh Dinh homes submerged by heavy rain, Traffic death toll exceeds 7,600 in eleven months, ‘Book forest’ opens in Ho Chi Minh City, EU provides US$108m to develop national grid

Young artist presents exhibition on the impact of technology on society

 The exhibition titled “Remnant” by artist Le The Lam featuring the the remnants of war and the consequence of historical upheaval on the society will be open at Factory Contemporary Arts Center in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.

Traffic situation still complicated at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth

Traffic situation was still complicated without improvement at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth in Tien Giang as many drivers kept paying toll in small change or high nominal value notes, lengthening parking time at the station late afternoon yesterday.

Three killed in HCM City house fire

A mother and two of her children were killed at a massive house fire in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 early morning.

HCM City to host Food Fest 2017

 The 2nd Food Fest 2017 is set to transpire on December 8-10 in Ho Chi Minh City where guests can indulge their palates with as many as 1,500 types of food and drinks prepared by leading cuisine experts.

New methods for e-commerce arise

 As the online market has grown, firms are increasingly becoming savvier about the newest trends emerging from the digital transformation.

Next-generation FDI: what’s the new strategy?

VietNamNet Bridge - The draft strategy on attracting FDI in 2018-2023 is being compiled by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) with support from the World Bank. 

Quy Nhon named among top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018

 The central coastal city of Quy Nhon has been named among the top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018, according to the UK newspaper The Guardian.

Koreans, Chinese make up half of foreign tourists to Vietnam

 China and South Korea remained the two largest source markets for Vietnam’s tourism with 348,000 and 224,000 visitors this month, taking their total to over 5.72 million in January-November, half of all international arrivals in Vietnam.

Japanese firm gets nod to build US$2.58-billion thermal power plant

 Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has gained an investment certificate to develop Van Phong 1 thermal power project worth US$2.58 billion in the central coast province of Khanh Hoa.

Seeking stronger links

 Owners of Vietnamese startups share their expectations with VET over the APEC CEO Summit 2017 further connecting them with global markets.

Common ground to be found

 Despite existing disagreements among and between members, leaders of APEC economies will try to bolster consensus on regional issues at the APEC Summit.

Hanoi pollution ’under control’ despite grim measures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Measurements of air pollution recently scared many Hanoi people. The measurements were made by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (Green ID*),

Plan for Hanoi’s first metro line test run rebuilt

 The plan for the trial run of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project, Hanoi’s first metro line, must be rebuilt as the date for the test run in October has passed, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong.