Conical hat-inspired collection praised at Vietnam Int’l Fashion Week

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Champion of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011 Hoang Thuy wore hand-painted, gold-inlaid dresses designed by Hoang Quyen on the catwalk at the ongoing Vietnam International Fashion Week 2016 in HCM City.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/4

Australia considers dragon fruit imports from Vietnam, Viglacera to increase charter capital to $137m this year, Viettel Global earns $58 million profit from overseas markets, Kim Long Securities to close doors

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

 HCMC to let off fireworks at four locations on April 30, Council established to develop Chu Dau ceramic tradition, Photo exhibition on ancient Hue opens in restored citadel corridor, Central region to mark Liberation Day with various activities

Newborn disease outbreaks push South Korea to stiffen care center oversight

 Like more than half of South Korean mothers, Kim Ju-yeon spent two weeks recuperating and relaxing in a health care center with her newborn after she gave birth last June.

Techcombank to list shares on stock exchange

 Shareholders of Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) have agreed to place Techcombank shares at the Vietnam Securities Depository and list shares on a stock exchange this year.

VN to permit 4G broadband service at year end

 The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) will grant licenses for network operators to provide pilot 4G broadband service in Q3 or Q4 at the latest, said a high-ranking official.

Cat Bi Airport to open on May 12

 Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong city will be officially opened on May 12.

EU-Turkey deal only way to solve migration crisis: EU's Timmermans

 The agreement between the European Union and Turkey over stemming the flow of migrants across the eastern Mediterranean is the only possible solution,

Korean traditional dances to charm Vietnamese audience

 Vietnamese audiences will be enchanted with several resplendent and lissome dances from the Republic of Korea ’s traditional dance group Yun Myung Hwa Ensemble.

Vietnam launches Russian-made frigate

 Pham Ngoc Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, launched a Gepard 3.9 class frigate in Russia on April 27.

Red tide, chemicals caused mass fish deaths, government says

Red tide and poisonous chemicals in wastewater have been identified as the two main factors behind the massive fish deaths along the north-central and central coastline, Deputy Minister of National Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said.

Vietnam, Liechtenstein bolster bilateral ties

The Hereditary Prince Alois of the Principality of Liechtenstein wishes to bolster bilateral relations with Vietnam and urges the signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Economic Area.

Vietnam calls for stronger int’l links to tackle security challenges

Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich stressed the need to boost links among countries worldwide and promote the role of security mechanisms within Asia Pacific to deal with security challenges. 

Deputy PM: Vietnam welcomes WB’s MIGA support

 Vietnam hopes to receive more support from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank (WB) group for projects in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

Vietnamobile to be a JSC with foreign investment

  The Hanoi Telecom JSC received the Prime Minister's decision approving its transformation from a Business Corporation Contract (BCC) to become Vietnamobile Telecommunication JSC in Ha Noi on Tuesday. 

No sign of mercury pollution in Hanoi: Environment Ministry

 Reports of mercury pollution in the air in Hanoi, which could pose serious health risks, were inaccurate and caused public panic, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Tuesday, April 2016.

Business community pins hopes on PM’s actions

The business community expects the first meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow is going to lead to positive changes that make Vietnam more business friendly.

Motorbike manufacturers still raking in the profits

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the Vietnamese motorbike market is becoming saturated, manufacturers still make big profits with 3 million products bought every year.

VN seeks glory at Singapore Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will participate in the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships which begin today at the National Stadium.

The most secret war bunker in Thang Long Citadel

 The underground bunker D67 was the headquarters of the Central Military Commission during the Vietnam war.

Vietinbank looking for more M&A opportunities

 The Viet Nam Bank for Industry and Trade (Vietinbank) will continually look for merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities with other banks to expand its reach and market share. 

Social News 28/4

 Deputy PM visits disaster-hit localities in Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh loses 49.5 million USD due to drought, saline intrusion, UNESCO, ILO funded tourism project benefits locals, HCM City: 201 women awarded “Heroic Mother” title

Israeli and Polish artists to perform at Hue festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Israel’s well-known Halleluya Dance Group and Polish MM3 will perform at the opening ceremony of the Hue Festival 2016 on Friday after their performances in Ha Noi.

Cambodia refutes new East Sea-related agreement with China

 Cambodia does not have any new agreements regarding the East Sea issue with China, the country’s Secretary of State and Spokesman for the Council of Ministers, Phay Siphan, has said.

Nguyen Tien Minh advances, other Vietnamese out in China

 Nguyen Tien Minh will face badminton legend Lin Dan in the second round of the Dong Feng Citroen Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan, China.