Vietnam's water puppet heads to festival in Malaysia

 Thang Long water puppet theatre will perform at the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival held in Malaysia from September 17 to 21.

Vietnam to star in King Kong prequel

 Hollywood director and screenwriter Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts have arrived in Ninh Binh Province to prepare for his new film Kong: Skull Island, the upcoming King Kong prequel.

Instant noodle market’s golden days are over

VietNamNet Bridge - The instant noodle market has become saturated after a long period of hot development. However, investors are still pouring more money into the sector.

French Jazz duo Peirani and Parisien coming to Vietnam

 The French Institute in Vietnam will present a jazz concert by French duo Emile Parisien and Vincent Peirani on September 17 at Saigon Ranger bar in Ho Chi Minh City and on September 19 at L'Espace in Hanoi.

Japan transfers Minimal Fab technology to HCM City

HCM City will have a chance to develop its semi-conductor industry as its high-tech park and a Japanese partner will jointly study and improve Minimal Fab technology, a new semi-conductor production system.

Miss Jewellery 2015 launched

 The qualifying round for the Miss Jewellery 2015 pageant is taking place from September 14 to November 28.

Hanoi Collective Orchestra to perform improvised work

 An improvised orchestra performance by the Hanoi Collective Orchestra with the participation of the audience will take place at 5pm on September 17 in Hanoi.

Survey: Vietnamese consumers gaining power

 Vietnam is considered a land of opportunities where consumers now have more power and willingness to spend, according to a recent report released by the global performance measurement company Nielsen.

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.