Aviation sector attracts bankers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Injecting money into airlines is not the choice of short- term investors, but airlines’ shares are very attractive in the eyes of bankers, even though the ratio of profit of revenue is not high.

Circular ownership poses threat to Vietnamese school system

VietNamNet Bridge – There are numerous universities in Vietnam, but the operation models of the schools are nearly similar because many of them belong to the same owners.

Big foreign groups eyeing MobiFone equitization

 VietNamNet Bridge – MobiFone shares have been added to the portfolios of many foreign institutional investors.

Defence Minister meets Myanmar counterpart, Brunei Energy Minister

Defence Minister meets Myanmar counterpart, Brunei Energy Minister; Party leader to visit Russia, Belarus; Vietnam, Italy share judicial experience

Over 600 documents, artifacts donated to Hanoi Museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Organisations and individuals nationwide donated over 600 documents and artifacts to the Hanoi Museum in response to its appeal to collect exhibits to celebrate the capital’s 60 years of development.

New funding sources needed: Minister

 Transport Minister Dinh La Thang yesterday said growing infrastructure demand in the country needs new funding sources other than the State Budget and overseas development assistance.

IAEA pledges support to Vietnam’s nuclear power

 VietNamNet Bridge – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano has reaffirmed his organisation’s commitment to prioritise supporting Vietnam in improving its legal framework

Hydropower plants pose risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Viet Ngai, chairman of the Viet Nam Energy Association (VEA), tells Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) that small-scale hydropower plants have to be shut down

Ca Mau to relocate those living in vulnerable areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – Households living in vulnerable areas in the southernmost province of Ca Mau are being relocated to new resettlement areas.

Gov't: support industry needs support

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ministry of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang on Monday, Nov 17, conceded that the Government has not provided sufficient support to the domestic supporting industry,

Vietnamese photographers win honours at global contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Seven Vietnamese photographers have won prizes in a photography contest organised by a World Bank affiliate to highlight powerful images depicting inclusion around the world.

The story of “freebie” software

In Vietnam, the use of “freebie” software is common amongst local consumers. Many users may have no idea that some computer software is not free, while others just refuse to pay for it, even though they know they should.

Nation keen on AFF-Suzuki Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Football Federation General Secretary Le Hoai Anh confirmed that host Viet Nam were ready for the AFF-Suzuki Cup, and the team were determined to win their second trophy.

Hoi An keen to preserve Bai choi singing to attract tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Heritage site and ancient town of Hoi An has been implementing a number of measures to preserve bai choi singing in an effort to promote the heritage site’s cultural value.

Ministry says highway costs reasonable

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has said the investment rate of highways in Vietnam is higher than in China but lower than in developed countries, denying the assertion that Vietnamese highways are the most expensive in the world.

Hang Pagoda distinctively

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is home to many Khmer pagodas worth a visit, but the most popular and original one is probably Hang Pagoda, or Cave Pagoda.

Helping others helps themselves, volunteers learn

 VietNamNet Bridge – Everybody likes receiving a gift while many enjoy giving a gift because it makes them feel good.

Project to restore wetlands reserve launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a four-year long project to restore the Lang Sen Wetlands Reserve in the southern province of Long An.

Folk game at risk of disappearing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huu Chap Village in Bac Ninh Province has played the traditional game bamboo keo co (tug of war) for hundreds of years, but now it is being lost amid rapid socio-economic development,

Thai billionaire to acquire Vietnamese beer, milk manufacturers

Thailand billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, who recently bought Metro Cash & Carry, a German distributor in Vietnam, is moving ahead with a plan to buy Sabeco, a brewery, and Vinamilk, a dairy producer.

Higher fines for land license delays

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has released a decree detailing fines for land administration offences, which range from VND500,000 ($23) to VND1 billion ($47,600) depending on the violation.

French photographer shows Vietnam heritage and culture to world

VietNamNet Bridge – An innocent look from a minority Vietnamese child, a smile of an elderly woman, or even a scenery of Vietnam’s rice field are all being presented to the world as something very familiar to a Vietnamese.

Russian annual inflation rate estimated to reach 9 pct by year end

Russia's annual inflation will near 9 percent by year end, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Monday.

ASEAN targets sustainable growth

The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Le Luong Minh, has urged the bloc's policymakers and businesses to pro-actively take decisions and actions to tackle challenges to sustainable development.

Duo combine a mixture of styles

 VietNamNet Bridge – The duo of pianist Pho An My and composer Dang Tue Nguyen will present a new stage production that combines the traditional art of tuong and chamber music.