VN’s cashew industry booming

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s cashew industry is expected to enjoy strong export growth in the coming years, especially shipments to the US, according to the Viet Nam Cashew Association.

Bphone 2 still expected this year

The Bphone 2 is still expected to be introduced this year, a leader from makers Bkav told local media though he could not say exactly when.

The trend is to spend

  Vietnam's younger generation are more interested in buying consumer goods than solely focusing on savings.

15 luxury gowns of Ly Nha Ky at Cannes Film Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge - Former Vietnam Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky attended three Cannes Film Festival. Here are some photos of her dresses.

The longest flamboyant-tree road in Vietnam

With over 4,000 blooming flamboyant trees and hundreds of Lagerstroemia trees, the road named after late PM Pham Van Dong in Hai Phong is the longest road of flamboyant trees in Vietnam.

Hanoi fails to complete city drainage project

Serious flooding of large areas in the centre of Ha Noi due to prolonged heavy rainfall in the past several days is significant evidence that a project on improving the sewage system has failed to meet its target of completion this year,

After Phu Quoc, billions of US dollars flow to Cam Ranh

 VietNamNet Bridge - The development of Cam Ranh has attracted many international resort and hotel management corporations such as Accor, Carlson Rezidor and Mövenpick.

Hue’s beauty through the lens of backpackers

 VietNamNet Bridge - With golden palaces, majestic tombs and ancient and peaceful beauty, Hue has always been a top tourist destination in Vietnam.

Social News 29/5

 Dead whale buried in Nghe An, Farmers get zero-interest loans to send children to school, Vietnamese food delights guests at event in Argentina, Vietnam promotes anti-smoking campaign, Global start-up contest for students comes to VN

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/5

 Govt: Put BOT power projects on fast track, Da Nang to host first start-up fair in June, Exporting produce from VN to Korea, CPI up 0.54% in May over April, Trade surplus at $1.23 billion, New grouping to boost UPCoM

Vietnamese spend $1 billion for overseas medical treatments

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last year as many as 40,000 Vietnamese people went abroad for medical treatment and spent around $1 billion, according to statistics of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Social News 29/5

 Heavy rains leave trails of destruction in northern localities, Safe food market to open twice per month, HCMC expands affordable drugs plan, Passenger station needs VND3,4 trillion, VN sea & islands week takes place from June 6 to 8

Guitar lessons for youth

A free “Youth Melody Program” featuring speaker Nguyen Thanh Huy and the Saigon Guitar Quartet will provide young spectators with knowledge and perform renowned pieces for guitar at 8 p.m. on May 29 at the HCMC Opera House.

Phone number portability to lift market

 The policy on national mobile number portability which will begin in Viet Nam early next year is a tool to boost the competitive market.

Man travels country photographing wildlife

Giving up a promising job, Nguyen Truong Sinh travels to every corner of the forest and natural sanctuary to capture stunning images of rare and precious wild animals with the desire to call on the community to protect wildlife.

Instead of local Sabeco beer, will Vietnamese choose beer from Thailand?

The State is considering selling 53 percent of its stake in Sabeco, the largest domestic brewery in Vietnam. ThaiBev owned by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi may not stay out of this lucrative business. 

A kind-hearted motorbike service shop owner

VietNamNet Bridge – Having left his hometown in Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta for HCMC at the age of 14, Nguyen Van Phuc has struggled to stand on his own feet.

Education Ministry requests a reduction in teacher training

The Ministry of Education and Training has requested city and provincial People’s Committees to set up their own development plans on education and training in order to reduce the number of teachers being enrolled in some areas.

Cuong Xa - a hundred year-old pagoda in Hai Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Hai Duong Province, Cuong Xa Pagoda is a major religious center with unique architecture. The pagoda has become a popular destination for religious followers and tourists.

Foreign investors are interested in opening up VN theatre businesses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign investors are entitled to operate a theatre business in Viet Nam. The regulations on the type of business entity, conditions or the State’s incentives should be taken into consideration when investing in this sector.

Mooc Water Spring – the gem springs of Mother Earth

There is a wonderful gem hidden in the famous Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province. Nestled beneath the old forest’s foliage that covers the towering limestone mountain cliffs, there is a place the locals call Moọc Water Spring.

HCM City to clear out substandard slaughterhouses

 All substandard private slaughterhouses will be closed across Ho Chi Minh City by the end of next year as part of local planning for 2016-2020 that was recently approved by the municipal People’s Committee.

Will Vietnam’s e-commerce be taken over by foreigners?

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned that Vietnam's e-commerce market, which makes up 2.8 percent of total turnover of retail goods and services, may fall into foreign hands.

Scandals shake up drinks sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beverage market has seen significant upheavals recently as big players like Number 1 Group and Suntory PepsiCo face scandals over their production quality.

Lifting arms ban creates a normal partnership, expert

Professor Vu Doan Ket from the Faculty of International Politics and Diplomacy, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam writes about US President Barack Obama's recent visit to Vietnam.