To develop aviation manufacturing, Vietnam urged to begin with simple steps

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam should begin developing the aviation manufacturing industry with small and simple steps, experts have said. 

Social News 10/2

 735 people die of traffic accidents in January, Winter spring rice sees poor crop, price drop, High profit attracts farmers to red dragon fruit, President pays pre-Tet visit to Long An,  Red Sunday: just a quick pinch and a cinch

Image: Vibrant winter night at Hanoi’s 'international crossroads'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign tourists dressed like characters in the movie "Star Wars” have been walking on the street.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/1

 Anemic recovery in emerging markets to weigh heavily on global growth in 2016, Finance ministry weighs in on controversial dairy back taxes, Vietnam airlines refuse to cut fares despite cheaper fuel, bigger revenue

American war veteran works to alleviate poverty in Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Roy Mike Boehm came to Viet Nam in 1968 as a soldier to fight in the Cu Chi battlefield on the outskirts of Sai Gon. He now visits the country as a healer of the wounds that the war has given to Quang Ngai Province.

Wild animal heads may not bring luck

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Huyen has just decorated his new home with a big dried head of a bull hung on the wall of the living room. He seemed pleased with the object which he claimed would bring prosperity for his family.

Vietnam telecom firms all set for 4G race

On January 18 Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group began commercial testing of its 4G, or fourth generation mobile telecom technology, services in HCM City and the Phu Quoc Island, with speeds reaching as high as 100 Mbps.

Woman finds success in beautiful game

With more than 15 years experience playing for various women's football clubs as well as the Vietnamese national team, goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh has achieved a lot in her career, including being named Viet Nam's Best Goalkeeper.

Vietnam puts high hopes on Russia to fulfill ‘automobile dream’

VietNamNet Bridge - If Russia and Belarus focus on making low-cost trucks, they will find firm positions in the Vietnamese market.

MOET: shorter period for higher education aligns with int'l practice

VietNamNet Bridge - It would take a high-school graduate three, five and eight years to obtain bachelor’s, master’s degrees and doctorates, respectively, if the new national educational system is applied.

Tug-of-war pulls UNESCO recognition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Different forms of the traditional test of strength take place across Asia-Pacific, and while they entertain the crowds, there is a deep-rooted belief that these rituals will bring a fruitful harvest.

Foreign currency credit may tumble

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign currency credit has fallen and is expected to continue declining in the coming time as a number of enterprises have converted their foreign currency debt into Vietnam dong.

Plan to realise State administrative reform targets

 The recently approved plan on State administrative reform from 2016-2020 aims to improve institutions, and better personnel and administrative service quality.

Luxury hotel boom looms in Khanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – A high-class hotel room boom is looming large in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, which is known for its beautiful beach city of Nha Trang,

Vietnam to use new polio vaccine in May

 Vietnam will launch an bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV) to prevent polio viruses type 1 and 3, and add an injectable polio vaccine (IPV) for prevention of polio virus type 2 from May, according to the Ministry of Health.

No royal seal left in Hue today

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is a great regret that none of more than 100 seals of the Nguyen emperors arein Hue City today.

VN eyes Thai rice in global market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will have various advantages in exporting rice this year though it may have to compete with Thai rice in the global export market when Thailand sells rice at stock.

Artist known for aluminium chiseled paintings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Painter Van Phuc started using aluminium waste materials like empty beer or juice cans to produce chisel paintings a decade ago, and the slow but highly prized art form has grown in popularity since.

Overseas workers at record in 2015

The number of Vietnamese workers employed overseas in 2015 reached a record of more than 115,980, bringing the total number to more than 500,000, Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen said.

VN firms must learn trade rules

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, director of the WTO Centre, under the VCCI, spoke to the newspaper Hai Quan (Customs) on the need to use protectionism in international trade. 

Blood donors multiply, but shortage continues

 Despite the increase in blood-donation drives and awareness efforts, only 60% of Viet Nam's demand for potentially life-saving blood is being met. Gia Loc reports.

Waste treatment factory affects lives of locals

 In just over a month, the waste treatment factory of Phu Ha Environment Ltd., Company has disrupted the lives of locals in this central province's Ky Anh District.

Expert: nuclear power helps Vietnam ensure energy security

 Vietnam should consider nuclear power production to ensure national energy security, according to a Russian expert.

Image: Monkey Island to serve medical research

 VietNamNet Bridge - About 1,000 monkeys are being bred in a semi-wild environment on an island in Quang Ninh province to serve medical research and production of vaccines.

Big capitalists vie for golden land in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Land prices not only depend on position, but also on urban development plans.