Rugby helps promote gender equality in Vietnam

These girls are mostly from Muong ethnic minority groups in Hoa Binh. Looking at their skills, it’s hard to believe that they have played rugby for only two years thanks to a programme called ChildFund Pass it Back.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/8

Bac Ninh attracts almost 3 billion USD in investment, Railway sector asked to improve competitiveness, Co Chien IZ to be built for $53m, US beef exports to Vietnam double in first half of 2017

Thach Khe project: too many risks to environment

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts believe that Ha Tinh province can develop its economy without having to rely on  Thach Khe iron ore mining. 

E-logistics: foreign rivals crowd busy market

VietNamNet Bridge - The forwarding market has been witnessing a boom since 2012 with the presence of many businesses, from post-based companies to young startups.

Better solar energy policies needed from government: expert

Dr Dang Luong Mo, a leading scientist in microchips, speaking at a recent conference with Viet Kieu professionals that discussed HCMC development, questioned how solar panels would be disposed of after their “shelf life” of 20-25 years. 

Educator decries ‘helicopter parenting’ methods

Parents traveled 40 kilometers to the camp where their high school-aged children recently received military training to bring food and drink, because they thought they might suffer from a poor diet.

Visiting Sin Ho ancient tea trees

 Sa De Phin in Sin Ho District, northern Lai Chau province, is famous for hundred-year old tea trees, which are considered valuable local specialties.

An eye-opener on blind busker singing

A Folk Music Festival is being held every Saturday on an open stage at the Dong Xuan Market in the capital city. The event is organised by the Viet Nam Art and Folk Music Development Centre, 

Honour among thief’s wife

Police in Krong Nang District in Central Highland Province of Dak Lak have charged a local man for allegedly stealing gold worth more than VND 112 million (US$4,928).

Discovering a few open secrets in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 60km from downtown of capital Ha Noi, Trach Xa Village in Ung Hoa District has been known for making tradional long dress ao dai for centuries.

Reforms help M&A landscape to shine

 With a burst of activity during the first eight months of 2017 in the property market, Vietnam  real estate has recently become a preferred destination in the mega trend for mergers and acquisitions.

Korean guitarist Sungha Jung to perform in Vietnam this August

 South Korean guitarist Sungha Jung will return to Vietnam for live concerts in Hanoi and HCM City on August 26 & 27. 

Advice for FDI firms on distribution rights

 Enterprises with foreign-owned capital (even one per cent) need to register distribution rights before trading goods purchased from other Vietnamese organisations or imported into the country.

Cosmetic surgery deaths highlight clinics’ violations

Bui Minh Trang, chief inspector of HCM City’s Health Department, said various violations had been detected at cosmetic surgery clinics, such as false advertising and employing surgeon not certified to perform plastic surgery, 

Life skills programme to be expanded at preschools, primary schools

A seminar to introduce a life skills programme used in preschools and primary schools, called POKI, was held on Tuesday in HCM City at the city’s Department of Education and Training’s office.  

Traditional opera artistes awarded

A smashing 27 gold and 20 silver medals were awarded to the best performers under 35 from 19 art troupes across the country who took part in the National Young Talents Contest for Artistes of Traditional Operas

Beach tops National Day travel picks

Travel firms have reported an increasing number of tour bookings for the upcoming three-day holiday for National Day, starting September 2, with beach trips receiving the highest number of bookings.

Dinh Vu Polyester Fibre Plant to restart production

 The Dinh Vu Polyester Fibre Plant is scheduled to restart production soon after a prolonged suspension of operations.

Hanoi Opera House to host Vu Lan festival

Vu Lan – a major Buddhist festival, will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on August 31. 

Individuals related to central sea environment incident get punishments

The Prime Minister has signed decisions to apply disciplinary measures on four former leaders of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Ha Tinh, whose are linked to the environmental incident caused by Formosa.

Vietnam Press Museum set up

The Vietnam Press Museum has been set up with Tran Thi Kim Hoa, head of the management board for component projects of the Vietnam Press Museum project, appointed as its Director, according tothe Vietnam Journalists’ Association.

Daniel Craig confirms he will return as James Bond

 British actor Daniel Craig has confirmed he will reprise the role of James Bond one last time, ending months of speculation.

Amazon adds 'Instant Pickup' in U.S. brick-and-mortar push

 Amazon.com Inc is rolling out U.S. pickup points where shoppers can retrieve items immediately after ordering them, shortening delivery times from hours to minutes in its latest move into brick-and-mortar retail.

Dollar holds firm before Fed minutes, stocks rise

 The dollar held on to big gains on Wednesday before minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting, while European shares followed Asian stocks higher.

Australian agency believes it can locate MH370 with 'unprecedented precision'

Australia's main scientific agency said on Wednesday it believed with "unprecedented precision and certainty" that a missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft crashed into the sea northeast of an area ...