Vietnam successfully produces measles-rubella vaccine

 Some 2.5 million doses of high quality combined measles-rubella vaccine will be used in the expanded national immunisation programme, replacing imported vaccines from India in the next six months of 2017. 

Hoi An on top amazing int’l vacations that won’t cost a fortune

 According to the website, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An has roots that can be traced back to a 15th-century fishing port. Today the coastal town offers both historical sites and pristine, white-sand beaches.

National Assembly continues plenary session

 National Assembly (NA) convened a plenary session in Hanoi on May 29 under the chair of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

National Assembly Chairwoman: Vietnam treasures ties with Japan

The Vietnamese Party, State and Government always attach importance to relations with Japan, and want to develop these ties practically and comprehensively, said National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirms support for Nasdaq’s cooperation with Vietnamese firms

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his wish that the Nasdaq Stock Market would further expand cooperation with and provide stronger assistance for Vietnamese enterprises to list their shares on the US stock market.

The US has many paths to promote trade with Vietnam: AmCham official

Mr. Adam Sitkoff, Managing Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam, talks with VietNamNet’s Dieu Thuy about trade and investment between Vietnam and the US on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the US.

Screening of French film “La belle et la bête” in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace – will screen the French film “La belle et la bête” (Beauty and the Beast) on June 4 at 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi.

Exhibition “Process through Pinholes” by Danish photographer in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The exhibition by Danish photographer Nikolaj Svennevig is now underway at Huong Ngo Art Space, 89 Ma May Street, Hanoi.

French film “La Chèvre” to be screened in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – “La Chèvre” - a movie starring French actor Gérard Depardieu – will be screened at Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi on June 2 and June 4.

Screening of “Pride & Prejudice” in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - In the last week of the British Literature on Screen month in Hanoi, “Pride & Prejudice" directed by Joe Wrightwill be screened in Hanoi on June 2.

Kids’ shows that entertain and educate

When the play The Blue Bird ended at Viet Nam Youth Theatre the audience was delighted, some of the children even asked to go up on stage and take photos with the characters. 

Sand should be treated as highly valuable resource: expert

The sand volume left on Tien River and Hau Rivers should be carefully preserved and must not be exploited indiscriminately or sold cheaply, according to Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent researcher on Mekong Delta ecology.

Decree requires investment minimum for private universities

VietNamNet Bridge - The minimum required investment capital of VND1 trillion to open a private university is expected to discourage investors, as it would be difficult to recoup the capital.

Competition Law: has it fulfilled its purpose?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Competition Law was passed 13 years ago, but the number of times the law has been cited to fight against monopoly and collusion has been very modest. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/5

 HAGL Agrico plans to reduce debts with share swap, Booming tourism creates property market opportunities, Short-term deposit rates forecast to reduce in 2017, HCM City draws more 1.37 billion USD in foreign investment

Sales of feature phones fall, but popularity remains high

VietNamNet Bridge - The sales of low-cost feature phones decreased by 10 percent in Vietnam in the last year, although they are expected to remain popular for several years. 

Too much tech can be harmful to children

Twenty years ago, the desktop computers, iPads and iPhones we have become so used to were more likely to be found in science fiction novels. Even the Internet was in its infancy. 

VN Government moving forward

 Mr. Teo Seck Chuan, General Director of Seamaster Paint Vietnam, shared his views on the Vietnamese government's performance in its one year in office.

Ministry announces Vietnam free of bird flu

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Animal Health Department has declared that all provinces and cities nationwide are free of avian flu, with no new outbreak detected. 

VN spends $1.5 billion for animal feed imports

 Viet Nam had to spend more than US$1.5 billion to import animal feed and raw material in the first five months of this year, up 27.5 per cent compared with 2016, despite market difficulties for meat, especially pork.

Diplomat talks about strategic motivations behind Vietnam-US ties

The US’s The National Interest online magazine on May 28 published an article by former Ambassador and head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN Nguyen Thanh Chau on the relationship between Vietnam and the US. 

Social News 29/5

 Foreign business owners praised for caring for workers’ life, Contractors face strict handling for negative influences, Vietnam, Laos ensure smooth transport at Bo Y-Phu Cua border gate, Thanh Hoa Police bust football gambling ring

Money market changes course unexpectedly

The money market has been seeing unexpected happenings in the last two weeks. Until two weeks ago, the liquidity of the banking system had been in a state of tension because lending was higher than mobilized capital.

100,000 youngsters in join environmental campaign

A summer youth volunteer campaign and a beach-cleaning activity were launched on Sunday in the central Thanh Hoa Province, to observe World Environment Day 2017 (June 5).

French musician Joyce Jonathan to perform in Hanoi, Da Nang

French singer and songwriter, Joyce Jonathan will give a performance at the French Cultural ExchangeCenter, L'Espace, in Hanoi on June 8.