Use of scientists’ inventions partly depends on chance

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese scientists not only need to have talent, but also luck to have their scientific ideas developed. If they are not lucky, their inventions are often never used or commercialized. 

New property policy lures overseas Vietnamese, foreigners

 Living in the UK, Hoang has just bought a seaside villa in Ba Ria-Vung Tau southern province at over VND 5 billion (nearly USD 23,000), a price worth to make investment as she said.

Banh com – a fine treat of Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi has many specialties on offer but one of the most renowned snacks which most visitors to the capital want to bring home as a gift for family and friends is banh com (sweet, soft and fragrant green rice cake).

Educators say universities should be allowed to appoint professors

VietNamNet Bridge - Educators and scientists believe that schools should be given the right to appoint their own professors and grant titles to teachers in the future.

Vietnamese coffee sold at Starbucks shops & what’s next?

 VietNamNet Bridge - Starbucks’ announcement to sell Vietnamese coffee at more than 21,500 shops in 56 countries is good news, but it also reveals weaknesses of the Vietnamese coffee industry.

Only 5.97% households live under poverty line

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2014, over 1.4 million households in Viet Nam were hit by poverty, accounting for 5.97% of the total, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs.

Key resource & support

Mr. Mori Mutsuya, Vietnam Chief Representative at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), spoke about Japanese ODA in recent times.

Dance Festival “Europe Meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” 2015

This year, the Dance festival “Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” takes place for the 5th time in Hanoi and HCM city from September 30 through October 4.

Thousands of lives in limbo for half-century due to 'park' project

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 2,000 people have lived in limbo for nearly half a century because of a planned "park" in Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung District that never happened.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/9

EVN seeks special mechanism for privatised Gencos, State Bank draft overhauls lending, Russia – 17th largest investor in Vietnam: conference, Office rentals in Hanoi offer more choices, Tra fish loses its edge in Mexico

VN beat Indonesia at regional handball tournament

 The Vietnamese men's team defeated Indonesia 48-16 in the first match of the fourth Southeast Asian Handball Championship, which started in HCM City's Tan Binh Sports Centre on September 23.

Jessica Minh Anh to host River Seine fashion show

  Vietnamese fashion show organiser and model Jessica Minh Anh will return to the world's fashion capital, Paris, to produce another grand show on October 29.

Three Thai boats seized for fishing in Vietnam waters

VietNamNet Bridge - The Bureau for Development and Protection of Fisheries Resources of the southernmost province of Ca Mau has seized three Thai fishing vessels in the waters of Vietnam.

Court dismisses lawsuit against Coca-Cola Vietnam

 The People's Court of Bac Tu Liem District yesterday dismissed the lawsuit filed by a Ha Noi's customer who sued Coca-Cola Viet Nam for selling substandard beverages to its customers.

Researcher spends all life to study Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Researcher Giang Quan, who has devoted his entire life to studying Hanoi, received the “Bui Xuan Phai – Love for Hanoi” award in the capital on September 23.

Thousands prepare for Beach Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city started the final countdown for the fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG5), which starts a year from today, Sept 24.

VNR to sell lower train fares for Tet

VietNamNet Bridge – From October 1, Vietnam Railways Corporation will start to sell train tickets for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, with fares for the Hanoi-HCMC services 2-15% lower than the previous Tet.

Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigns

 Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has resigned following the revelation that the firm manipulated US diesel car emissions tests.

Phu Quoc Airport to be leased to Vietnamese businesses only

VietNamNet Bridge - The Phu Quoc International Airport will be leased to Vietnamese businesses under operation and maintenance contracts for 30 years.

The 100-year-old French villa in disrepair in Saigon

Built over 100 years ago, the house number 237 is located on No Trang Long Street in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District. This is one of several French-style villas in Saigon. The villa still retains its architecture but is in a state of deterioration.

Facebook launches 360 video with Star Wars exclusive

 A short, exclusive Star Wars clip is among the first 360-degree videos to be posted on Facebook.

Migrant crisis: EU to boost aid to agencies

 European Union leaders have pledged another €1bn to help UN agencies support Syrian refugees in the Middle East, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the EU's migrant crisis.

Finance Ministry plans to forgive tax debts of SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) be forgiven their tax debts, which are equal to a total of VND10 trillion. 

Entertainment News in Brief

 Hip hop show at Saigon's Lookout, British DJ to feature at The Observatory, Visit Open Studio to learn more about art, Full Moon Festival night promises fun, M Residence to cater to indulgence, Youth Union celebrates with a song

Boi Khe - one of the most beautiful pagodas in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Boi Khe is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Vietnam, located in Tam Hung commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi.