The “Godfather” of Vietnamese Social Enterprises

 VietNamNet Bridge – After many attempts, I finally got to meet Jimmy Pham - a man of large stature and a gentle smile. He is single, but much busier than those with a family.

Hang continues an endless journey

Ngo Thi Thuy Hang gave up her stable, high-paid job in Ho Chi Minh City to move to Ha Noi, almost 1,800 kilometres away. She has seemingly forsaken her youth in the quest for martyrs’ remains,

High-tech park development needs more effective mechanisms

Hi-tech parks are considered important factors in facilitating the nation’s science and technology development. 

Vietnam plans for a half-a-billion-dollar museum: Is it worth the cost?

When life becomes stressful, I often visit museums to seek a moment of tranquillity in life. The Vietnam National Museum of History is one of these places. 

Technology transfer law is set to transform local tech

Vietnam is boosting its science and technology efforts for sustainable development, as the majority of its technology is outdated. The Law on Technology Transfer passed by the NA in June provides new policies to settle some of these issues.

Painted film about Van Gogh to screen in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – The world’s first fully painted film, reflecting the life and career of Vincent van Gogh, will open in Viet Nam on October 6.

We want high quality gov’t reports, not rosy ones

Phan Xuan Xiem, former member of the Party Central Inspection Committee, speaks to the newspaper Khoa hoc & Doi song about the need for high-quality reports reflecting reality, not rosy reports.

Housing a communal tradition for centuries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Van Ky remembers the dinh (communal house) mostly as a place of festivities, full of laughter and gaiety.

The best shopping sites in Hai Phong

 Hai Phong is a booming town with new residential projects and commercial complexes under construction, often featuring modern amenities with shopping and recreational spaces. 

Home appliance market to be remapped after big deals

Dien May Xanh’s purchase of Tran Anh, expected to be completed soon, is expected to restructure the home appliance market, just as the Central Group takeover of Nguyen Kim did in 2015.

Unreasonable people: The genesis of social entrepreneurship in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” 

Used shipping containers turned into libraries

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the beginning of this school year, teachers and students at Phan Ngọc Nhan Primary School in the central province of Quang Nam were very curious about the used shipping container 

Young teachers overcome difficulties to educate mountainous kids

 The high and dangerous journey challenges travellers with abysses and mountains. However, all those difficulties can not dampen the enthusiasm of teachers. 

The nightlife in Hai Phong

Hai Phong nightlife might not be as active as Hanoi – only a few hours away by car. But if you explore a bit, especially around the Minh Khai District, you’ll find all sorts of choices. 

Cleft-repair surgery helps teenage boy find a smile

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ta Yen Ray, a 16 year-old living in mountainous Ma Noi Commune, central province of Ninh Thuan, was often called “monster-faced boy” because of his cleft lip.

Top attractions in the northern port city of Hai Phong

VietNamNet Bridge - Hai Phong is the main port of northern Vietnam and a commercial and industrial centre. It is the third most populous metropolis in the country. 

Foreign capital flows to Vietnam’s pharmacy sector

Attracting foreign capital will allow Vietnamese pharmacy firms improve their competitiveness and develop the national pharmacy industry. However, analysts warn that the market may fall into foreign hands.

300 Vietnamese farmers honoured for excellence

 Some 300 farmers were honoured on Tuesday for achieving excellent results in the manufacture and trade of agricultural products and for creating jobs for thousands  of labourers.  

VN kids in Malaysia learn mother tongue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Thi Chang, president of the Vietnamese women’s club in Malaysia, was worried. More and more Vietnamese children were growing up in the country, 

Gov’t regulations still hindering businesses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has had many policies encouraging the development of the private sector. But the sector continues to face many Government-created hurdles, 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/9

 Startups seek ways to access capital resources, Int’l finance conference opens in HCM City, Reference exchange rate up by 4 VND, VN-Index declines for third day, Vinamilk eyes 51 trillion VND in revenue in 2017

Social News 22/9

 Vietravel Hanoi to offer free walking tours to visitors, Winning designs of Long Thanh airport honoured, Mother-to-child HIV transmission preventive measures prove effective, Japan provides $83,000 to upgrade Hanoi children’s village

Vietnam, RoK seek to deepen bilateral ties

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has called on Vietnam and the Republic of Korea to increase the exchange of high-ranking visits and meetings in order to enhance political trust, expand cooperation and deepen their bilateral ties. 

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia sign humanitarian cooperation agreement

 The Red Cross of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia signed a humanitarian cooperation agreement for the 2017-2022 period in Hanoi on September 22.

Vietnam lose first match at volleyball championship

 Vietnam were defeated 17-25, 17-25, 17-25 by Thailand in their first match of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship Japan 2018 on Thursday.