Businesses hurry to divest bank shares

VietNamNet Bridge - About VND18 trillion worth of capital was still stuck in banks by the end of September 2015 which needs to be divested as per the government’s request, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Educators urge two separate national exams for high school, university

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has failed with its new exam scheme and proposed to organize two separate exams instead of a 2-in-1 exam scheme. 

Hanoi to host Asia Fashion Summit 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asia Fashion Summit 2015 (AFS 2015), and an international exhibition on fashion and materials for the garment industry, are scheduled to take place in Hanoi in the next month.

Hanoi to hold national heritage week

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week 2015 will be organised at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay Town's Dong Mo on the outskirt of Hanoi on November 15-23.

Weak English skills hinder local employees

A Navigos Search report entitled Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Mid-level and Senior Employees for Foreign Firms in Vietnam published on November 3 has revealed that even though local employees are considered hard-working,

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Green IP model proposed for Vietnam

 Experts have said developing ecological industrial parks (IPs) and converting conventional IPs into environmentally-friendly places for enterprises are a new global trend but it is not easy for Vietnam to follow this trend for now.

Vietnam begin planting genetically modified corn

VietNamNet Bridge – In the past 10 months Vietnam imported 4 million tons of corn from the US, Brazil, and Argentina, of which 80% was genetically modified corn.

Mountainous people of Vietnam through the lens of French artist

 French photographer André Alessio says it is hard to make the connection between people and nature, but he has spent the better part of the past few years travelling the globe trying to do it.

Exercise equipment purifies the water of Ha Noi's lakes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi residents have found a new way of exercising that makes them stay fit and keeps lake water clean.

Vietnamese artist honored by Sotheby's

VietNamNet Bridge - Along with 19 abstract artists from seven Southeast Asian countries, Pham An Hai was the only Vietnamese artist honored by Sotheby’s at an exhibition held in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Art & Entertainment News

In life after TV, Vietnam Idol runner-up holds first concert, Readers time travel at old book fest, Heartthrob Mario Maurer in Ho Chi Minh City, Publishing house signs veteran writer, Vietnamese photos win CGAP awards

VN needs to get back to classical roots

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Classic Toyota Concert at Ha Noi Opera House recently featured internationally recognised Vietnamese violinist Hoang Tuan Cuong performing with the Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre.

Foreign firms take interest in Vietnamese restaurant chains

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of Vietnamese food chains have recently received millions of dollars worth of investment from foreign funds.

National Assembly searches for ways to grow the middle class

 There are signs that wages and compensation packages are beginning to rise in parts of the country, said NA deputies at the 13th National Assembly— but in Vietnam they are not keeping up with other parts of the world.

Tu Lan caves to welcome tourists in November 10

 Tu Lan caves system in the central province of Quang Binh will be reopened to tourists on November 10 after being closed for two months for ecological recovery. 


Party delegation visits Cambodia to tighten ties

 A high-ranking delegation from the Communist Party of Vietnam led by Ha Thi Khiet, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation, visited Cambodia on November 4-5.

ASEM foreign ministers issue President Statement

 The 12th Foreign Ministerial Meeting (FMM) of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) issued a President Statement at its closing ceremony in Luxembourg on November 6.

Vietnam’s legislative leader meets Italian President

 National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung had a meeting with visiting Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Hanoi on November 6. 

Icelandic President wraps up State visit to Vietnam

 Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and his spouse concluded the State visit to Vietnam from November 3-6 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang. 

Five female pop icons to stage concert this month

 Co-organized by the luxury real estate brand Masteri and Viet Vision Company, The Master of Symphony promises to bring music lovers a fresh combination between the five pop stars and the orchestra.

Longing for better healthcare services

 It has been recently announced that the fees of around 1,800 medical services at public hospitals would be revised up this month. 

Unique architecture of ancient towers in Tay Ninh

VietNamNet Bridge - A visit to the southern province of Tay Ninh would not be complete without a journey to Binh Thanh Cham Tower, which is known as one of the most attractive destinations of the area. 

Airport Corporation of Vietnam wants IPO share price revised up

 The steering committee for Airport Corporation of Vietnam’s equitization scheme hasproposed increasing the starting price of ACV shares by VND700 each at theinitial public offering (IPO) auction set for December.

Direct flight from Guangzhou to Phu Quoc Island to open in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – This January, a direct international flight from Guangzhou, China to Phu Quoc Island in the southern Kien Giang Province will be created to meet the increasing demand of Chinese tourists who want to visit the island.