European meat exports to Vietnam increase

 Meat exports from Europe to Vietnam have seen a strong increase in recent years, according to the Vietnam General Customs.

Vietnam, Russia enhance education bonds

 The fourth phase of a long-term education project between Vietnam and Russia is underway, expected to help consolidate cooperation in science and technology between the two countries.

Defence industry asked to take greater part in modern army building

 The General Department of Defence Industry under the Ministry of Defence should promote its 70-year glorious tradition to contribute further to the process of building a revolutionary, regular and elite army towards modernisation, said the PM.

Public security minister holds number of talks in Australia

 Visiting Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang held a number of talks with Australian ministers on September 15.

Vietnam, China reaffirm relationship

 Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli reiterated the two countries’ policy of treasuring their relationship during talks in Beijing, China on September 15.

Vietnam, Japan issue joint vision on relations, ink six deals

 Vietnam and Japan on September 15 issued a statement on a join vision for their relations on the occasion of Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Japan from September 15-18.

First province-level Party Congress nationwide held in Hoa Binh

 The Party Committee of the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 15 convened its 16 th Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure, the first of its kind to be held nationwide, with President Truong Tan Sang in attendance.

Ho Chi Minh City bustling with M&A transactions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The property market in Ho Chi Minh City has been vibrant since the outset of 2015 thanks to buoyant merger and acquisition (M&A) activities which are expected to continue thriving in the time to ahead.

Lotus flowers, the symbol of Dong Thap’s tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dong Thap is famous for its lotus fields. The motto of the province is ‘Dong Thap, as pure as the soul of the lotus’. The noble beauty of lotus, the sacred flower of Buddhism, impresses the many tourists

Portion size key in tackling obesity, says study

 Reducing the portion sizes offered in supermarkets, restaurants and at home would help reverse the obesity epidemic, say researchers.

Gloomy path ahead for Vietnam’s rice brands

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's rice prices are much lower than the brand-name rice from Thailand and Pakistan. New policies need to be developed to help farmers increase income.

Three noteworthy investment procedures in VN Investment Law

 VietNamNet Bridge - The 2014 Investment Law of Vietnam has made 3 significant modifications regarding procedures for capital contribution registration, share purchases, policy requests, and investment registrations.

Central province plans sea conservation project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province plans to create a 7,900ha sea reserve off the coast of Ly Son Island and Binh Chau Commune before awarding it Global Geopark status.

Third grader expelled from school as parent belittles school uniform

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Thanh Hieu, the mother of a third grader, complained that Vstar, a private school in district 7 in HCM City, has refused to admit her son because Hieu complained about that tie of the school uniform was badly designed. 

Surveillance of activities in sea border areas to be enhanced

 People and vessels operating in Vietnam’s sea border areas will be put under stricter supervision and control, according to Government Decree No. 71/2015/ND-CP dated September 3.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/9

 Japanese firms keen on healthcare sector, More Korea satellite companies to enter Vietnam, ACV submits Long Thanh Airport plans, Thai garment, footwear firms boost investment in Vietnam, MOIT sets export turnover target for 2016

Truong Sa Archipelago: Full of life and beauty

 VietNamNet Bridge – Truong Sa Archipelago (Spratly islands) has sunshine, wind, and soldiers but life there is still bustling.

Vietnam-Germany Strategic Management Group meets

 Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and State Secretary of the German Foreign Ministry Markus Ederer co-chaired the third meeting of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Management Group during the former’s visit to Germany from September 13-14.

Party chief holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has reassured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Vietnam considers Japan a leading and long-term partner and Vietnam’s firm foreign policy stance is a reflection of that.

Five highlights of Toyota V-League 1-2015 Round 25

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 25th round of the 2015 V-League concluded last weekend witnessing Dong Thap and Hoang Anh Gia Lai successfully escape from relegation. Below We review the major talked about points in this second-last round of play.

Vietnam, China strengthen stances on wildlife protection

 VietNamNet Bridge – An agreement to fortify the enforcement of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed yesterday (Sept 14) between Viet Nam and China.

Travel News in Brief

   Free night swimming in Nha Trang, Sapa monitors tourism prices, Noi Bai gets more sleeping pods

Who are Vietnamese coffee producers targeting?

VietNamNet Bridge - While Cau Dat’s coffee has a bright future as it can be sold through the Starbucks’ chain, other Vietnamese roasters can only dream of selling coffee on such a big scale.

Computers 'do not improve' pupil results, says OECD

 Investing heavily in school computers and classroom technology does not improve pupils' performance, says a global study from the OECD.

Vingroup begins animal conservation programme on Phu Quoc; safari next

 VietNamNet Bridge – Property giant Vingroup announced plans to establish an animal conservation programme on Phu Quoc Island this month and start an animal safari two months later.