HCM City tackles interim markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s Department of Health proposed city authorities remove all temporary markets and set up an agency to assure food safety and hygiene in the city, although it said this was a tough task.

Behind Vietnam Airlines’ plan to sell & lease back aircrafts

VietNamNet Bridge - The national flag air carrier’s plan to sell and lease back three A350s was approved in late 2015, before the aircraft arrive, slated for 2016 and 2017. This aims to step by step cut government-guaranteed loans.

Experience authentic Mexican cuisine at Saigon Café

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Saigon Café of Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, at 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, HCM City, offers you a new dining experience in May.

Developing support industries an urgent task for Vietnam’s future

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Dang Tuat, former Director General of the Institute for Industry Policy and Strategy, spoke to Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper on how to develop support industries in Viet Nam.

Base wages rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government adjusted up base wages of officials, civil servants, and armed forces by 5% to VND1.21 million per month on average from May 1 in line with a new resolution.

Nokia assessed for hi-tech tax break

Nokia Vietnam, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microsoft, must await final approval from the Ministry of Science and Technology to see if it qualifies as a hi-tech enterprise eligible for tax incentives.

Vietnam’s giant poetry book sets Worldkings’s record

  Vietnam’s largest poetry book entitled “Hoa Lu Thi Tap” received the World Records Union’s (Worldkings) certificate for the World’s Unique Epic at a ceremony held in Hanoi on May 5.

Vietnam seeks sci-tech cooperation with South Korea

The Ministry of Science and Technology worked with a visiting delegation from South Korea’s Institute of Industrial Technology and enterprises in HCM City on May 5 to share information and promote cooperation in this field.

Candidates in general election begin canvassing for votes

 Candidates for the seats in the 14th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2016 – 2021 term are engaging in activities to be elected.

Vietnam may collect over $200 million of taxes from Big C acquisition

VietNamNet Bridge – According to Vietnam law, income from the transfer of real estate and projects must pay tax at the rate of 20%. At this rate, tax revenues from the transfer of Big C may reach $206 million.

Many tourist sites across Vietnam flooded with rubbish after long holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – After the four-day holiday (April 30 – May 3), most of the beaches and tourist sites throughout the country were covered by tons of rubbish.

Taiwanese singer, actress Dee Hsu takes photos in Hanoi Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge - Taiwanese singer, actress and MC Dee Hsu took a set of fashion pictures in the Hanoi Old Quarter on May 2-3.

Over 20 movies to be released in Vietnam this May

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 20 Hollywood, Vietnamese and Asian movies will be screened at cinemas in Vietnam in May.

Vietnam investigates Chinese travelers’ complaints about airport staff

A flight from Cam Ranh Airport to Hong Kong was delayed for four hours. Chinese travellers shouted and angrily and accused airport staff of assaulting and asking for money. The airport authorities are investigating the allegations.

Long drought hits crops in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s major crops like coffee, pepper and cashew have been affected by the prolonged drought, making businesses worry about possible shortages for processing and export,

Vietnamese weightlifters sharpen skills in US

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weightlifting is the sport where Viet Nam hopes to win a medal at the coming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

VN Basketball Association seeks US-based basketballers

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese delegation will travel to the United States to select players of Vietnamese origin for the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) tournament.

Vietnamese photographer wins prize at US photo contest

 Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper reporter Viet Van won first prize in the International Color Awards – Los Angeles in the US for his photo entitled “The Breakfast” in the food category.

Prince died on eve of planned meeting with addiction doctor

 Music legend Prince died one day before he was scheduled to meet a doctor who specializes in addiction treatment for a "life-saving mission," the doctor's lawyer said at a news conference on Wednesday.

Jack Ma approaches Vietnamese craft villages

VietNamNet Bridge - It is Jack Ma, not Vietnamese firms, who has been reaching every corner of  Vietnamese craft villages and inviting them to join his online trading floors. Why?

Raging fire threatens to reduce Canadian city to ashes, engulf airport

 A massive wildfire that has forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and burned down 1,600 structures is now threatening its airport and communities well south of the town,

Scientists win $3 million for detecting Einstein's waves

 Researchers who helped detect gravitational waves for the first time, confirming part of Albert Einstein's theory in a landmark moment in scientific history, will share a $3 million Special Breakthrough Prize,

Con Dao in the past and present

 VietNamNet Bridge - These pictures about the past and present Con Dao will give readers an authentic look as well as the history of the famous island in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/5

 Asia-Pacific’s growth remains strong for 2016, 2017: IMF, EU trade deal may result in growing Vietnam trade deficits, Canada energy firm eyes US$150 mln solar power plant in Vietnam, China invests over US$56 bil in Vietnam

Man United legends to visit Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Manchester United ambassadors Dwight Yorke and Bryan Robson will come to Ha Noi on May 15 to take part in an on-stage Q&A with fans.