Plant gene conservation: world-class technology used manually in VN

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam can access the world’s most advanced technology for genetic resource conservation, but most of the operations are being carried out manually.

Vietnamese retailers stay outside competition of single-price chains

VietNamNet Bridge - Hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores are competing with single-price chains which have been cementing their positions in Vietnam.

Oyster resources on decline, Quang Ninh seeks gene conservation

Due to the excessive exploitation of ngan (Austriella corrugata), the number of oysters has declined seriously. Quang Ninh provincial authorities are taking serious measures to conserve the precious gene.

Restructure the State Budget to make it more efficient

Truong Ba Tuan, deputy director general of the Institute for Strategic and Financial Policies under the Ministry of Finance, speaks to Vietnam News Agency on the MoF’s proposal to restructure the national budget.

Literature on Hue royal architecture

Literature on Hue royal architecture was honored as a world documentary heritage, the third of the Nguyen dynasty which ruled Vietnam between 1802 and 1945. 

Infrastructure to aid Mekong development

Construction of two bridges linking Cao Lanh City and Lap Vo District in Dong Thap Province and Dong Thap with Can Tho, which are under way, will be a big boost to transportation and connectivity

Coconut farming languishing

 Exports of coconut-based products are sluggish due to challenges and difficulties facing the coconut processing industry and coconut cultivation, according to the Ben Tre Province Agricultural Promotion Centre.

International volleyball event: Vinh Long lose to Cambodia

 Vinh Long lost to Cambodia 0-3 in the opening match of the Vĩnh Long International Volleyball Tournament in the southern province of Vinh Long on September 11.

Ngoan set for big tournaments after winning gold

 “Defeat makes me stronger as I learn a lot for the next competitions,” said Nguyen Thi Ngoan after a historic gold medal at the Karate 1-Premier League in Halle/Leipzig.

Whirlwind damages 120 houses in Ha Tinh

 A whirlwind struck this central province on Monday evening, damaging more than 120 buildings.

500kg explosives used for fishing seized

 Five people caught illegally trading explosives were taken into custody on Monday in Thuan Nam District of the central coastal province.

Vietnamese monk film hits US screens

 VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary about internationally renowned Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh will be shown in American theatres beginning on September 12.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/9

HCMC calls for private investment in boat stops along Saigon River, Experts warn of high credit growth risks, Hanoi mulls 6 cross-river projects worth US$2.5bn, Winter crops to span 410,000 ha in northern region

Why is Dang Thanh Binh being charged with ‘lack of responsibility’?

Before becoming the first chair of VAMC, Dang Thanh Binh was Deputy Governor of the State Bank, responsible for taking care of bad debt and credit institution restructuring.

Social News 12/9

 Prime Minister urges accelerating university project in Hoa Lac, Vietnam sends nearly 79,000 workers abroad in 8 months, Hanoi to have more waste-to-energy plant, Mekong festival debuts in Germany

Directing allows Angelina Jolie to 'champion other people'

 Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie says she never intended to step behind the camera, but traveling around the world for the United Nations opened her eyes to the conflicts that have inspired many of her most recent films.

Ivy League graduate and dance champion crowned Miss America

 An Ivy League graduate and national dance champion from North Dakota was crowned Miss America on Sunday, becoming the first contestant from the state to win the nearly 100-year-old contest.

Police start investigation into alleged teacher abuse

 Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has ordered an investigation into a primary teacher who has been accused of beating 11 pupils with a ruler.

Volkswagen spends billions more on electric cars in search for mass market

 Volkswagen is stepping up its shift to electric cars and plans to invest more than 20 billion euros ($24 billion) in zero-emission vehicles by 2030 to challenge pioneer Tesla in creating a mass market.

VN to complete statistical indicators set for sustainable development

 The General Statistics Office (GSO) is in the process of finalising a set of statistical indicators for Viet Nam’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), the office said.

Hanoi to relocate eight administrative departments

 Hanoi expects to move eight departments to a concentration zone on Vo Chi Cong Road in Tay Ho District next year.

Saigon Fruit Fair, a new rendezvous for Saigonese

Saigon Fruit Fair in HCMC’s District 4 has emerged as a new destination for local youths and budget-conscious consumers to take a sightseeing tour.

Samsung says Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders highest among Note series

 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Tuesday said pre-orders for its Galaxy Note 8 premium smartphone have hit the highest-ever for the Note series, beating its predecessor Note 7 over five days by about 2.5 times.

HSBC: Easily-achievable credit growth may turn risky

 Credit must go to productive sectors if higher growth is to successfully raise GDP growth, HSBC warns in latest report.

Exclusive incentives for special economic zones recommended

The draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units has been officially submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee.