Mekong sees medical specialist shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta faces a severe lack of medical specialists, especially in life-threatening fields such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

Vietnamese businesses face technical barriers in world market

VietNamNet Bridge - While tariff barriers have been removed within the framework of free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam has signed, technical barriers have barred domestic enterprises from entry into the world market.

Vietnam rise in global football ranking

 Vietnam’s men’s football moved up one spot in the World Football Federation (FIFA)’s ranking table, released on September 3.

Son Doong tops Smithsonian's top places to see in 21st century

Smithsonian magazine has announced its 21st Century Life List, including the world's fastest roller coaster, the world's deepest dive, etc. Notably, Vietnam’s Son Doong, the world's largest cave, topped the list.

Vietnam boosts cooperation with Massachusetts State

Top legislators of Vietnam and the US discussed measures to enhance collaboration between Massachusetts State and Vietnamese localities, particularly in economy, finance, education and training, during their meetings in the US State on September 4.

Vietnamese movie competes in Montreal Film Festival 2015

 The film titled Cau Vong Khong Sac (Rainbow Without Colour), directed by Nguyen Quang Tuyen, competes in the First Films World category at the Montreal Film Festival 2015.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/9

PMI down to 51.3 in August, KIS Korea looks to expand ownership in KIS Vietnam, Monthly government bond trading down 50%, Dong Nai's largest wharf opens for business

Kenny G to perform in Hanoi next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – The American renowned saxophonist will perform only one night in Hanoi on October 13.

17 movies to be released in Vietnam in Sept.

 VietNamNet Bridge - "The Transporter Refueled", "Everest", and “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" are the most-awaited movies of Vietnamese audiences this month.

Changes to seven tax laws proposed

 Proposals to change seven tax laws will have a major impact on enterprises, Head of the Legislation and Policy Department under the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Pham Dinh Thi said.

Northeastern region's cultural fest to feature games, exhibitions

 Hundreds of people from 10 provinces will participate in various entertainment activities that will be held as part of the ninth Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of the northeastern region.

Social News 4/9

 HCM City applies new car registration fees, Fishermen hit back at sand dredging threat, Two die in Yen Bai scaffolding collapse, Vietnam’s poverty reduction, economic development hailed, Nearly 16 mln USD for flood management in Thua Thien-Hue

$458 million for Sun Group's new Phu Quoc project

 On September 4 the Sun Group will officially begin construction of a resort and amusement complex on Hon Thom Island and a cable car line connecting it with Phu Quoc Island, which has been approved by the Kien Giang Provincial People’s Committee.

Trang Bang Rice Paper – A traditional food of Tay Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trang Bang is one of the oldest residential areas of Tay Ninh Province. In current times, even though the old village has developed into a busy urban area, the local people still preserve the traditional cuisine,

Traditional operas to be staged

 Three famous Vietnamese cheo (traditional opera) plays will be staged in September as part of an art tour named Tieng Trong Cheo (The Sound of Cheo Drum).

IBM Connect 2015 attracts Vietnamese interest

 IBM Connect 2015 was held in Singapore on September 2-3 with the attendance of more than 500 forward-thinking business visionaries, leaders, and innovators across ASEAN.

New decrees to take effect in September

 September sees a number of new legal instruments taking effect.

Vietnam encourages to open international air routes

Vietnam has not restricted air carriers from ASEAN opening direct international air routes to provide both commercial passenger and specialized cargo flights, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has said.

Mobile networks operators or service providers?

VietNamNet Bridge - The biggest rivals of domestic mobile network operators are not other domestic mobile network operators but are rather cross-border multi-service providers who will be their most formidable rivals.

Educators argue about definition of ‘life skills’

VietNamNet Bridge - Educators have repeatedly called upon schools to intensify life skill lessons, emphasizing that lack of life skills is the biggest problem of Vietnamese students. However, they still don’t know what ‘life skills’ mean. 

Hanoi's polluting workshops hesitate to shift from urban areas

 Lack of capital and incentives are hindering the relocation of polluting workshops from residential areas, Deputy Director of Ha Noi's Department of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Huu Nghia said.

Ethnic culture in Moc Chau slowly fading

My first view of Moc Chau in Son La Province, about 200km northwest of Ha Noi, came on a fresh morning as we drove through a narrow street hemmed in by limestone walls, where we saw many young couples heading to the market town.

Vaccinations at home could be dangerous for VN children, warns Health Ministry

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has warned that home vaccination services were unsafe and likely to cause serious side-effects to children if administered at home.

VN to raise funds through bond market

 Viet Nam aims to have bonds outstanding worth 38 per cent of the gross domestic product by 2020, State Treasury's Deputy General Director Tran Kim Van said early this week.

Tour of exploring Son Doong cave closed for four months

 Tour of exploring Son Doong cave has been closed from thí month to the end of this year, announced director of Tourist Company Oxalis Adventure Tours Nguyen Chau A.