Thua Thien-Hue pursues casino project

 The Thua Thien-Hue Provincial People’s Committee has proposed the prime minister to permit the development of a casino in Laguna Lang Co integrated complex.

First H&M to open on September 9 in Vietnam

Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) announced opening its first store on September 9, 2017 at Vincom Centre Shopping Mall in Ho Chi Minh City.

Glucosamine supplements don’t help knee or hip arthritis pain

 Oral glucosamine, a natural supplement often marketed for joint pain, has no more effect than a dummy pill, 

Old Hanoi photography exhibition held on pedestrian streets

 An outdoor exhibition featuring 50 photos of old Hanoi will be held on pedestrian streets near Hoan Kiem Lake from August 11 to 13.

20th Vietnam Film Festival to kick off in Danang

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that the 20th Vietnam Film Festival will take place from November 24-28 in the central city of Danang.

CNG buses wait for mechanism in HCM City

HCM City has set a target of renewing 1,680 buses this year giving priority to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. 

HCMC prepares land for science, technology park project

 The People’s Committee of HCMC has assigned District 9 to set up a land withdrawal plan which will be submit to the Prime Minister for approval to develop a science and technology park project.

Manufacturers must compete with supermarkets’ private brands

VietNamNet Bridge - The products which bear retailers’ own private brand account for a small proportion in the Vietnamese market. 

Vietnam remain no. 3 in FIFA’s Southeast Asia rankings

 Vietnam remain in third place in the Southeast Asian region, behind the Philippines and Thailand, as FIFA announced the men’s world rankings for August, on Thursday.

Hanoi promotes ties with capitals of Belarus, Latvia, Croatia

A high-ranking delegation from Hanoi led by Vice Secretary of its Party Committee Dao Duc Toan has paid a working tour starting July 31 to Belarus, Latvia and Croatia.

Australia not decides to apply anti-dumping duties on VN’s wind towers

The Anti-Dumping Commission of Australia chose not to apply anti-dumping duties on wind towers imported from Vietnam 60 days after it began investigating the alleged dumping of the goods,

HCM City forecast to become Asia’s fastest growing economy by 2021

 Ho Chi Minh City will become the second fastest growing economy in Asia by 2021, according to a study by the UK-based Oxford Economics, reported Bloomberg. 

Private cameras to be integrated with public CCTV

 VietNamNet Bridge – The General Supervision Centre will be established by the end of this year to connect with and manage present camera systems.

Oscar-winning Coen brothers to bring Western anthology series to Netflix

 Oscar-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen are transitioning to the small screen with a new Western anthology for Netflix Inc, the latest talent to join the platform's growing roster.

36 dead, 13 injured in NW China road accident

 At least 36 people were killed and 13 others injured in an expressway accident in northwest China's Shaanxi Province Thursday night, authorities said Friday morning.

Vietnamese businesses seek higher market share in logistics market

Vietnam now has favorable conditions for logistics services to develop: an e-commerce boom, increased consumption, and shift of production from China to SE Asia.

Misty Tam Dao – an ideal getaway for tourists

Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Tam Dao Town is touted as a must-see destination for those wishing to escape from the scorching heat in the capital city and find a peaceful atmosphere with cool weather and stunning scenery.

Third time’s the charm: PV Power announces December IPO

 PV Power hopes to complete its equitisation in December this year, after having missed the deadline numerous times, according to information published on the company’s website.

South Korean found dead in Haiphong City

 A South Korean man was found dead hanging from a tree in front of his rented house in the northern city of Haiphong.

Vietnam seeks to promote automobile industry

 The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) on August 10 held a seminar on the development of automobile clusters in the world and experience for Vietnam. 

Huge landfill pollutes Sam Son Beach

 The landfill in Thanh Hoa Province’s Sam Son Town has become overloaded for many years, affecting the lives of local people and polluting Sam Son Beach.

100 million textbooks printed for school year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Education Publishing House Limited Company has printed more than 100 million copies of textbooks for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Taekwondo athletes target four golds in SEA Games

The Vietnamese taekwondo team will be closely watched during the upcoming SEA Games in Malaysia, with the athletes expected to win at least four gold medals.

Strong MA role seen in infrastructure development

Increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activities can spur infrastructure development in Vietnam, a current growth imperative, Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chí Dung said yesterday. 

Vietnamese Taekwondo fighters train hard in lead-up to SEA Games 29

Vietnamese taekwondo artists hope that hard training under the guidance of a Korean expert at the National Sports Training Centre in Hanoi in the lead-up to SEA Games 29 will pay off in a treasure trove of medals.