Mountainous embrace imparts secluded beauty to Eo Gio

 VietNamNet Bridge – After we arrived at Nhon Ly Village in Quy Nhon City for a three-day working trip last month, we were invited to visit Eo Gio beach, ensconced in a beautiful embrace by the mountains.

I clearly saw Nguyen Co Thach’s willingness: André Sauvageot

“As I said while interpreting for meetings with Nguyen Co Thach, I saw firsthand, his willingness to set the past aside and orient on the future, even though the US perpetrated a horrific war against Vietnam,” said André Sauvageot.  

Firms confused about new business regulations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of people and firms seeking advice about business startups at the HCMC Department of Planning and Investment has surged since the amended enterprise and investment laws took effect on July 1.

Senior cai luong artist to perform next week

 People's Artist Ngoc Giau, a leading cai luong (reformed opera) performer, will return to the stage for a live show in HCM City next week.

Man carrying water to mountain rescues langurs

The langurs (Trachypithecus) in the remote mountainous area of Thiet Son in Tuyen Hoa district of Quang Binh province have a loyal friend and protector, Nguyen Thanh Tu, a retired border soldier who carries water to the mountain to feed them.

Vietnamese farmers make solar-powered boat

VietNamNet Bridge - Farmers in the Mekong River Delta have invented boats that can run smoothly with no noise or pollution to the environment, and are especially suitable to serve ecotourism.

100 percent of students expected to pass high school finals

Teachers have said that most students will pass the high school final exam because of the easy questions on the test. However, universities will find it difficult to choose excellent students because the questions were not difficult enough.

Mekong Delta to need US$4 billion for key infra projects by 2020

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has estimated the Mekong Delta region would need around VND87 trillion in 2016-2020 to invest in important infrastructure projects to fuel economic growth.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/7

 Vietnam ranks third among footwear exporters, Vietnam industry lags behind potential, New challenges require livestock overhaul, Binh Duong adopts online tax payments, Small brokers fear intra-day trading will lose them clients

US investors taking note

Mr. Vu Bang, Chairman of the SSC, spoke with VET following the successful investment promotion trip to the US from July 1 to 5.

HCM City to remove 17 industrial clusters from zoning plan

HCM City will leave out 17 industrial clusters from its master zoning plan for industrial production to ensure the city will have only 13 industrial zones (IZs) covering nearly 764 hectares in total in 2020,

The beauty of peach flowers throughout Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are many varieties of peaches in Vietnam, with different beauties.

HCM City to relocate slums near metro route

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will clear more than 800 slums located near Van Thanh trench in Binh Thanh District to clean up the area through which the first metro line will pass.

Daring foreigners taking over Vietnam agriculture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreigners are increasingly taking over traditionally Vietnamese business industries – and agriculture is no exception – thanks to their innovative approach and willingness to take risks, according to one expert.

Vietnam approved as energy charter observer

 Vietnam will become an observer of conferences of the International Energy Charter by adopting this statement, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung agreed.

Throwing stones at passing vehicles: No fun at all

 VietNamNet Bridge – For years, rocks have become a threat for passengers aboard vehicles, especially in the central region, as some youngsters have been playing a dangerous game: throwing stones at passing vehicles just for fun.

VN economic growth comes at a cost, ANZ

 Banks latest reports notes the price to pay for continued economic growth.

Vietnam to compete in 2015 WTA Future Stars event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Looking to capitalize on the popularity of Asian superstar tennis players like the recently-retired Li Na on the women’s side and world number five Kei Nishikori on the men’s side,

Exploring Con Dao in summer

  Con Dao is one of the top destinations in Vietnam in sea and island tours. Visiting the island, tourists have a chance to see beautiful seas, primitive forests, notorious prison cells, historical sites and culture.

Vietnam-US BTA: the untold story about the lull before D-Day

Why was the signing of the Vietnam-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) delayed for 11 months in a last-minute decision in autumn of 1999? 

VN banh mi shops praised by int’l media

Vietnamese banh mi is regarded as one of the "super food" by foreign diners. The banh mi is a delicious and ever-varying combination of deli-style pork, pate and veggies, stuffed into a soft and crunchy French baguette.

HCM City succeeds in reducing gender imbalance at birth

 HCM City has been successful in controlling gender imbalance at birth with a sex ratio of 106 to107 boys per 100 girls a year in the last four years, according to the city's Family Planning and Population Division.

State Audit finds many SOEs poorly managing finances

 State Audit of Vietnam has named the names of many State-owned enterprises (SOEs) plagued with tax arrears, poor financial governance and wasteful use of State assets.

Young Vietnamese people and tattoos

 These days, it is easy to see young Vietnamese people tattoos on their body. Why they choose to have a tattoo - a form of body modification - on their body?

Diplomatic highlights in June

VietNamNet Bridge – Consolidating political ties and enhancing economic cooperation with African and European countries and making active contributions to the bilateral and multilateral forums are among the key features