Phuong wins ‘most favourite footballers 2015’ award

 VietNamNet Bridge – Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong of Hoang Anh Gia Lai has won the first-ever “Most favourite footballers 2015″ award launched by the HCM City Police Newspaper via its website binhchon.congan.com.vn.

Trash workers face hardships keeping city clean

 The pressure of daily garbage collection quotas and problems storing tools have created more work for trash workers in Ha Noi.

Why do Japanese want a stake in Petrolimex?

VietNamNet Bridge - By the end of 2014, Petrolimex, the Vietnam Petroleum Import/Export Corporation (Petrolimex), held 48 percent of the domestic petroleum distribution market.

2nd annual Vietnamese culture festival to be held in London

 Vietfest 2016, the second year of the festival, will be held at University College London (UCL) on March 14 to introduce Vietnam’s unique and charming culture to local people.

The magnificent sand dunes in Southeast Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Southeast Asia not only has unique culture and wonderful beaches, but also vast sand dunes.

Vietnam works to preserve, tap into rich genetic resources

 Relevant agencies are applying themselves to preserving and optimising genetic resources in Vietnam, one of the countries with the richest biodiversity in the world.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/3

 Vinatex to build second factory in Kien Giang, Short-term deposits hit 5.5 percent cap chasing long-term highs, Dutch businesses seek opportunities in Binh Duong, Vietnamese furniture introduced in Singapore

Efforts intensified to prevent foreigners’ illegal tourism business

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has asked for closer coordination among its chapters in localities nationwide to take strong measures to deal with illegal tourism businesses operated by foreigners in Vietnam.

Int'l Balloon Festival to take place in Hue

VietNamNet Bridge – The International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2016 is expected to take place from May 4 to 5 with the participant of pilots and balloonists from Thailand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Swiss, Republic of Korea, ...

Doctor turns to natural remedy research

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overcoming difficulties and failures, Tran Huy Khoa was determined to successfully research carerpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis) to treat cancer patients and raise funds for those in difficult situations.

Expert explains low quality of in-service training in Vietnam

 A senior HCM City lecturer has complained about on-the-job qualifications, claiming that people merely seem them as something to cross-off on the list when seeking promotion, rather than genuine chances to learn new vocational skills.

China causes escalation of tensions in East Sea

Just a day after 10 Southeast Asian leaders gathered for a summit with US President Barack Obama in California, the Pentagon found China had deployed HQ-9 surface-to-air missiles on Phu Lam Island of Viet Nam's Hoang Sa Archipelago.

Iron discipline helps banking system escape ‘life-and-death’ moment

VietNamNet Bridge - With new policies and ‘iron discipline’, the State Bank and Governor Nguyen Van Binh has led the banking system to sustainable growth.

Animals suffer in private zoo in Vietnam

 Wild animals are being kept in abject conditions in a private zoo in the southern province of Long An.

Belgian artist Orsini to come to Vietnam next week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sabino Orsini, a popular Belgian artist, will be traveling to Vietnam with his quartet from March 17 to 23.

Firms to face stiff competition under AEC

VietNamNet Bridge – Economic experts said enterprises in Viet Nam will face fierce competition under the ASEAN Economic Community, so they should establish relationships with large firms in the region and globally in order to better develop

Age-old pottery village in Ninh Thuan

VietNamNet Bridge – Bau Truc pottery village in Ninh Thuan Province is highly recommended by travel guidebooks as this is where Cham ethnic people produce exotic pottery items.

Vietnam must start upholding the rule of law, from top to bottom

 VietNamNet Bridge – General Le Van Cuong, former director of the Institute for Strategic Studies, spoke to the Hai quan Cuoi tuan (Weekend Customs) newspaper about improving awareness of law enforcement.

The five oldest Buddhist temples in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – To Dinh Giac Lam, Hue Nghiem, Giac Vien are pagodas of over 200 years old, which are closely associated with the formation and development of Saigon.

Prime Minister approves nationwide prostitution prevention programme

 The Prime Minister has approved a nationwide prostitution prevention programme for 2016-2020 with a series of solutions.

Vietnam expected to apply IFRS by 2017

 Vietnam is expected to apply International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2017, Dr. Dang Thai Hung, Director of the Accounting and Auditing Regulation Department at the Ministry of Finance.

Military Theatre set to stage Russian drama

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Military Theatre will debut a new stage production based on a beloved Russian novel entitled The Dawns Here Are Quiet by Boris Lvovich Vasilyev.

Tan Son Nhat Airport to have new terminal

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport plans to build a new terminal with a capacity of 10 million passengers at Tan Son Nhat Airport, and open new approach roads to ease heavy traffic at and around the country’s busiest airport.

VN needs start-ups to become sustainable

VietNamNet Bridge – An official from the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has voiced his opinion that it is necessary for Viet Nam to encourage a start-up entrepreneurial spirit and launch a national programme to develop enterprises.

Man sentenced for disturbing public order

 The Hanoi’s People Court on March 11 sentenced Nguyen Viet Dung to 12 months in prison on the charge of “disturbing public order” under point d, clause 2 of Article 245 of the Penal Code.