Small ethnic groups fight to preserve their culture

Elderly people, tribal chieftains, artisans and prestigious people from16 small ethnic groups with populations of less than 10,000 people have asked the Government to pay more attention to conserving and restoring their cultural heritage.

Vietnam, Myanmar central banks increase cooperation

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) agreed to enhance collaborative ties through high-level delegation visits and professional exchanges.

Samsung Display invests further $3 billion

Samsung Display in Vietnam received an investment certificate on August 6 to invest an additional $3 billion in expanding its factory in northern Bac Ninh province.

Nam Dinh student invents solar car

The car runs smoothly on country lanes, worming its way through crowds and going down small alleys without any incident. The car, which runs on solar energy, was created by Doan Quang Huong, 18.

Fourth National Children’s Forum opens in Hanoi

 More than 190 children between 10 to 16 years-old from 30 cities and provinces nationwide gathered in Hanoi on August 6 for the fourth National Children’s Forum.

Vietnam’s forex reserves sufficient, dong won’t depreciate further

The watchdog agency has reassured the public, saying that the dong/dollar exchange rate will not lose more than 2 percent of value by the end of the year and that the foreign exchange reserves have reached $37 billion.


Vietnamese and New Zealand universities expand affiliation

 The Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) and the New Zealand’s Auckland University of Technology (AUT) signed a memorandum of understanding on August 6.

Deputy labour minister awarded Laos’ Labour Order

 Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thanh Hoa has been awarded the Laos’ Labour Order- second class, for his dedication to labour-social sector of Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam, China discuss shared Ban Gioc Waterfall vicinity

 The fourth round of negotiations on an agreement on cooperation in protecting and exploiting tourism resources within the Ban Gioc Waterfall vicinity between Vietnam and China ran in Beijing from August 2-6.

Ties with Malaysia, Singapore thrive

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s upcoming trip to Malaysia and Singapore is expected to give a new boost to the friendship and thriving cooperation between Vietnam and the two ASEAN fellow countries.

VN Deputy PM speaks on regional security issues

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has proposed initiatives to further the role of the ASEAN+3, the East Asia Summit (EAS) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in peace, security and development in East Asia.

HCM City faces teacher crisis

Numerous teachers in math, physics, chemistry and literature are looking for jobs at HCM City high schools, but the demand is modest. 

Vinh Moc Tunnel- a world beneath the war

VietNamNet Bridge – No words can be more illustrative than the title of the film “Vinh Moc Tunnel- a world beneath the war” by Director Janet Gardner to describe Vinh Moc Tunnel in Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province.  

New M&A growth blocked by lack of legal clarification

 VietNamNet Bridge – To replace the former laws that had previously created issues for foreign investment, especially foreign inward investment into Vietnam, together with many legislations and policies, effective as of July 1, 2015,

Thirty child players to join Toyota Junior Football Camp 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty best young players will take part in the Toyota Junior Football Clinic & Camp 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City on August 8-14.

Are billions of dollars heading for Vietnam from China?

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts have cautioned the public about assuming that billions of dollar worth of capital will come to Vietnam because of the Chinese stock market problems.

Livestock may struggle after TPP

  Livestock seems likely to be one sector for which the TPP will present a host of problems.

Thai Ha Books launches UK coloring books

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi-based Thai Ha Book Company has launched the Vietnamese versions of two coloring-in books for adults by Scottish author Johanna Basford.

Consumer fear leads to fall in pork prices

 VietNamNet Bridge – The price of pork in the southern Dong Nai Province has fallen from VND46,000 per kg (US$2.11) to VND43,000 ($1.97).

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/8

SBV approves Military Bank's capital increase, G-bond sales jump in July, Ministry backs tightened lending to BOT project investors, Tin Nghia forms joint venture with Japan firm, Supermarkets help export Vietnamese products

Fire at summer camp injures 75 people

  Campers as young as 7 years old were among 75 people injured last night by a fire at a summer camp in Thanh Hoa province, witnesses said.

Circus tent collapses, at least 18 injured

 VietNamNet Bridge – A circus tent collapsed in northern Hai Duong Province yesterday (August 5), sending at least 18 audience members to the hospital.

RoK naval ship commences Ho Chi Minh City visit

 The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s naval ship Wang Geon (DDH 978) and its 37 officers and 263 crew members anchored at Sai Gon port in Ho Chi Minh City on August 6.

John Kerry and his memories in Vietnam

 US Secretary of State John Kerry, a veteran of the Vietnam war, always tries to heal and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the US and Vietnam.

Governor Central Bank of Myanmar welcomed in Vietnam

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung warmly welcomed Kyaw Kyaw Maung, Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) to Vietnam on August 6.