Da Nang’s Silicon Valley: A broken dream

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang Information Technology Park project is facing many challenges after the Rocky Lai & Associates, Inc.’s withdrawal.

Areas prohibited from foreign investment in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - The conditional 267 sectors whose details are specifically listed in the 2014 Investment Law, which took effect in July 1 205.

An arduous but rewarding journey north

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of travellers makes its way up to Cao Bang to see one of the country's legendary waterfalls, admiring the scenery along the way.

Ministry of Health forms 10 working teams on dengue fever

 The Ministry of Health (MoH) formed 10 working teams on September 28 to fight dengue fever, the incidence rate of which has risen above the same period last year, in 20 provinces and cities. 

“Lottery Win” selected for Oscar award qualifying round

 The “Lottery Win” film directed by Vietnamese-American Dustin Nguyen has been selected for the qualifying round of the Best Foreign-Language Film award at the Oscars 2016.

Vietnam might delay purchase of reserve oil

 Vietnam can only buy 30,000 cubic metres of crude oil out of a planned 150,000 cubic metres for national reserve, said an official from the Ministry of Finance. 

CBRE: No real estate bubble in Vietnam

 Although supply has recently surged, there is not likely to be a real estate bubble in Vietnam, said CBRE’s Operational Director Richard Leech at a press conference in Hanoi on September 29.

State Bank’s US deposit interest rate cut curbs dollarisation

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s surprising decision to cut the interest rates on USD deposits on September 27 was welcomed by economic experts, who said the move was a step towards many goals. 

Economy grows 6.5 percent in nine months

 Official figures released on September 29 reflect a gross domestic (GDP) expansion of about 6.5 percent within the past nine months. 

Visas waived for Vietnamese expatriates

 Vietnamese expatriates, their spouses and children are able to enter Vietnam without visas as stipulated in a decree recently issued by the government. 

VN needs more true professors

 Referring to the Ton Duc Thang's plan, I should say the university does not intend to award the title of professor to its lecturers. It only plans to bestow professional titles with attached specific procedures for each title.

Vietnam’s farm produce faces unpredictable future

VietNamNet Bridge - Current factors, including the global recession, Chinese yuan devaluation and global oversupply, do not support Vietnamese farm exports, experts say.

UK Minister of IP keen on cooperation

  Minister of Intellectual Property, Baroness Neville-Rolfe, spoke about working with Vietnam and ASEAN on enforcing IP protection.

25 bridges to be built with JICA loans

 The Prime Minister has approved the construction of 25 bridges with the second transport sector loan for the national road network improvement project.

Heart Beat braces for Pulse#9 music party on Friday

 Heart Beat , a hub of DJs from different countries, is preparing for their Pulse#9 music party featuring DJs from Italy, Ukraine, Germany and Vietnam at The Observatory in HCMC’s District 4 on October 2 from 9 p.m. till late.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/9

 State Bank lowers interest rates on USD deposits, Apartment retail market booms in Nha Trang, Rice exports face difficulties, Buying reserve oil must be delayed, says minister, Saigon Port gearing up for share listing

President attends Policy Dialogue on Vietnam-US ties

 President Truong Tan Sang has affirmed that the Vietnam-US ties has become an indispensable element in the concerted efforts of the international community to maintain peace, security and development in the region. 

President starts official visit to Cuba

 President Truong Tan Sang arrived in Jose Marti Habana Airport in Cuba’s capital on September 28 night (Havana time), starting his two-day official visit to the Caribbean country. 

Hanoi to verify reports about water pollution

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai recently asked the Ha Noi People's Committee to verify media reports about the severe pollution of some rivers and lakes in the capital.

Nearly 50 companies attend International Exhibition on Environment 2015

 About 50 international and domestic companies are displaying their technologies to protect the environment at the two-day International Exhibition on Environment 2015 kicked off today in Ha Noi's National Convention Centre.

Tipsarevic to compete in Vietnam Open

 Former world tennis No 8 Janko Tipsarevic will compete in the coming Viet Nam Open.


Road accidents kill 700 in one month

 There were 1,836 road accidents nationwide between August 16 and September 15 that left 696 people dead and injured 1,692, the latest statistics from the public security ministry said.

Da Nang to pay for citizens' ideas

 Central city Da Nang authority is willing to pay citizens for ideas to improve the city's environment and image or at least search of investors to fund these ideas.


Leaking dam worries thousands of households in An Giang

 A leaking dam in southern An Giang province has become a source of worry for thousands of households in the province for the past several months.

Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations

VietNamNet Bridge - Surveys from several organizations have all concluded that Vietnam is among the most attractive destinations for investors.