VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Planning and Invetsment (MPI) has proposed slashing the export tariff to save cement manufacturers facing million tons of cement in stock.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Living in the southern-most province of Ca Mau since his life was difficult, Tran Van Xe has spent more than 20 years here or near the area.

VietNamNet Bridge - The newly released version of the general education curriculum has been applauded by teachers, who say that it is more explicit and more practical.

 VietNamNet Bridge – They come from different backgrounds but have joined together for a community project in Viet Nam’s northernmost province of Ha Giang.

A retired professor has opened a book stall in Ha Noi, inviting passers-by to read books and newspapers for free. Drinking water, electricity, and reading glasses are also available. 

 From early 2017 till now, many commercial banks have almost reached the lending growth cap set by the State Bank of Vietnam and are now requesting SBV to set a higher credit growth limit to ensure more room for lending.

 About 150 million people risk a significant loss of protein if carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise, leaving children in the worst-affected countries more vulnerable to death and disease, 

VietNamNet Bridge - Sixty percent of the cinema market in Vietnam is being held by foreign investors, with CGV and Lotte from South Korea the main players.

 The Government will not accept resignations from officials under investigation, according to the Law on Officers and Public Servants, said Mai Tien Dung, Chairman of the Government Office.

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Wednesday launched the Việt Nam National Action Plan for management of antibiotic use and control of antibiotic resistance in livestock production and aquaculture in the 2017-20 period.

 Vietnam is one of the top 20 countries that are at great risk of malware attacks on personal computers through USB flash drives, CDs and DVDs, according to Kaspersky Lab’s quarter two report on global security.

 Starting from August 11, Vietnamese and Chilean holders of ordinary passports will not need to apply for visa when traveling between the two countries following an agreement signed between the two countries on October 17, 2016.

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport to develop solutions needed for Tan Son Nhat International Airport to increase its capacity in the 2017-2018 period.

 Tourism managerial agencies and travel companies suggested measures to attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam at a meeting in Hanoi on August 3.

 The 3rd Vietnam Connection Music Festival (VNCMF) 2017, Vietnam’s largest classical music event, will be held from August 12-26 in Hanoi, Hue, HCM City, with the participation of many international talents.

 Director Phan Gia Nhat Linh’s film ‘The Girl From Yesterday’ has earned VND50 billion after just ten days since its release.

 The leasehold for home ownership for foreigners in Vietnam will be extended from 50 years to 99 years if the draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units is approved.

 Rich with investment opportunities and positive demographics, ASEAN continues to attract international acquirers according to the latest edition of Spotlight Asia, Kroll’s quarterly M&A newsletter, produced in association with Mergermarket.

The Tam Thanh art community village in Tam Ky City of Quang Nam Province has been awarded the 2017 Asian Townscape Award for its colourful murals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 30 people are dead or missing after tragically damaging rains and floods hit northern mountainous provinces over the past three days.

Anti-retroviral (ARV) therapy and methadone maintenance therapy are expected to be offered at more health facilities in Viet Nam to achieve the UN’s 90-90-90 goals by 2020, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The path leading to Phia Thap Village, home to 50 families from the Nung ethnic minority in Cao Bang Province, is surrounded by green rice paddy fields.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has approved a new general education programme, focused on reducing the number of subjects and periods.

 Will Smith gate-crashing a wedding party or John Legend and Alicia Keys serenading a woman at a launderette are just some of the reasons Apple Inc hopes viewers will pay for Apple Music ...

 With the total consumption of about 3.8 billion litres of beer each year, Vietnam is an attractive market luring in numerous foreign investors, and in the upcoming period, a Taiwanese brewer may join and heat up the competition.