Technology transfer in the last 30 years disappointing

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports all show disappointing results in technology transfer from foreign-invested enterprises to Vietnamese companies. 

Foreign investors seek more shares in infrastructure company

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign investors have poured trillions of dong into shares of large infrastructure companies which promise modest but stable profits. 

Social News 27/10

 Vietnam cultural festival in RoK bonds two peoples, Sci-tech development projects in south-eastern region reviewed,  Many people have no car purchase intention because of traffic jam: survey

Ministry urged to improve quality of lecturers in tertiary education

VietNamNet Bridge - According to the Department of Teachers and Educational Managers, the number of university lecturers has increased but the quality has not improved. 

Young history buffs hold onto nation’s past

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of young people with a shared passion for history and culture has taken a practical approach to popularise native culture. 

Cultivating technology

Calls have long rung out for Vietnam to mechanize its agriculture sector, and manufacturers, both local and foreign, are keen to meet needs.

Delta calls for over $340 million investment in tourism and infrastructure

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have called for investment in 33 projects in the groups of real estate and tourism, with a total investment of nearly VND7.8 trillion (US$343.2 million).

APEC 2017: Solutions for base erosion and profit sharing (BEPS)

APEC economies are looking for solutions to tax evasion.Recently, most of the countries in the world have made changes in their tax policy in response to globalization and the challenges of the digital economy.

JLL: Momentum continues in real estate M&A

 Latest report from JLL notes further M&A activities during third quarter.

Ha Giang culture to hit Hanoi

 Culture and cuisine from ethnic minority groups in northern province on display in Hanoi from October 27 to 29.

Conical hat market - unique culture in Vietnam’s villages

Chuong village in Phuong Trung commune, Thanh Oai district is renowned as one of the most ancient craft villages in Vietnam and is famous for its centuries old tradition of conical hat making.

Curves and hands point to the naked truth

HCM City-based Tran Hao Nhien recently made headlines by becoming the first ever photographer in the country to get permission from local cultural authorities to open an exhibition of 50 black and white nude photographs. 

A look back at Huyen My in Miss Grand 2017

Vietnamese representative Huyen My was named in the Top 10 at Miss Grand International 2017’s grand finale on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 25, she put in a performance to be proud of.

Fishing quotas to be set at local level

Given the declining status of fisheries, especially in coastal waters, and the use of destructive fishing methods, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is taking steps to ensure sustainable exploitation. 

Nha Trang spring flower festival for tourists during Tet

Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa flower festival 2018 will last 13 days from February 8 to February 20 providing fun and entertainment for visitors and local residents during the Lunar New Year festival.

My Linh plays monochord for Miss World 2017

 Vietnamese representative Do My Linh finished the talent contest at Miss World 2017 with a monochord recital.

Khanh Ngan sets off for Miss Globe 2017

 Miss Tourism Vietnam 2017 Khanh Ngan has departed Vietnam to vie for the title of Miss Globe 2017, taking place in Albania from October 23 to November 3.

National vovinam event opens in Binh Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Vovinam (traditional Vietnamese martial arts) Championships opened in the southern province of Binh Duong on October 25.

West Lake’s new look after being dredged

 The West Lake has had a new look after the project to dredge it has almost been finished.

Hai Van Tunnel cracks to be checked

The Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam has asked the Deo Ca Investment Joint Stock Company, main investor of Hai Van Tunnel, to examine cracks on the walls of Hai Van Tunnel No 1.

Two millions litres of fake petrol found in Nghe An

 More than two millions litres of adulterated petrol have been found at a number of petrol stations in the central province of Nghe An.

New transport minister, chief government inspector introduced

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Wednesday proposed new Transport Minister Nguyen Van The and new Chief Government Inspector Le Minh Khai to the National Assembly.

Ha Long authorities shut down shops for failing to meet tourism business requirements

 12 souvenir shops in Ha Long City are forced to shut down from October 26 following a request from the local authorities for failing to meet criteria set by the Department of Tourism.

Military training halted for random shootings investigation in Vinh Phuc

 Authorities in Vinh Phuc Province have asked local military bases to stop firearms training which is suspected to be responsible for stray bullets injuring local people.

Nam and Nagal ousted from Vietnam Open

 The duo comprising Ly Hoang Nam of Viet Nam and Sumit Nagal of India were ousted from the Hung Thinh Vietnam Open 2017 being held in HCM City.