Entreatment for tax incentives refused, Viettel gets disillusioned

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has rejected the military telecom group Viettel’s proposal to enjoy the tax incentives like those given to Samsung Vietnam.

Airlines spent big money to upgrade fleets

 VietNamNet Bridge – VietjetAir has decided to spend more than $9 billion to buy 100 Airbuses. Prior to that, other carriers also spent big sums of money to expand their fleets.

General Giap’s last visit to Dien Bien Phu battlefield

General Vo Nguyen Giap made his final trip to historical Dien Bien Phu battlefield in 2004 at the age of 92 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu campaign victory that ended French colonial rule in Indochina in 1954.

In pictures: General Vo Nguyen Giap with President Ho Chi Minh

 VietNamNet Bridge - Before historical moments of the country, President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap discussed together to make big decisions.

Condolences over General Giap’s passing keep pouring in

VietNamNet Bridge – President of the Council of State and President of the Council Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz has extended deep sympathy to Vietnam over the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Cuba’s close and faithful friend.

Taiwan's top metal band ready to thrash Vietnamese audience

Vanity Production Vietnam will present a performance by metal band ChthoniC, who won the Best Band Award at this year's Taiwan Golden Melodies Award Ceremony, at Hard Rock Cafe next Monday.

Vietnam pays dearly for loosened mining management

 VietNamNet Bridge – The loosened management over the mineral exploitation activities in the last 40 years has made Vietnamese poorer and the living environment worse.

Tropical storm to hit East Sea

Typhoon Nari, with gale-force winds gusting up to 149kph near its eye, is moving into the East Sea and is forecast to strike central Vietnam in a couple of days.

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PM mulling greater foreign interest in banking sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s prime minister has confirmed that in the near future, the country might hike the foreign investment cap on local banks to a maximum of 49 per cent.

Cultural events cancelled for General Giap's state funeral

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several cultural and entertainment programmes have been cancelled or postponed due to the national mourning in memory of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Schedule set for General Giap farewells

 The committee for General Vo Nguyen Giap's national funeral yesterday (Oct 9) outlined the schedule for delegations to pay their last respects at the National Funeral Hall this Saturday.

Vietnam defeat Qatar in friendly game

 Vietnam’s football squad successfully reversed the situation to beat Qatar 2-1 in a friendly match early on October 10 (local time).

Power group found deceitful for a long time

Big violations of principles made by the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) have been found by the government inspectors. Economists believe the power group connived together with others to pocket people’s money.

PM Dung meets with US Secretary of State

Prime Minster Nguyen Tan Dung on October 10 met with US Secretary of State John Kerry as part of his activities at the 23rd ASEAN Summit in Brunei.

8th Party plenum reaches resolution

 VietNamNet Bridge – Participants at the eighth plenum of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee (CPV CC) concluded their 10-day meeting in the capital city yesterday (Oct 9) with the adoption of a resolution.

Asian media praises U19 Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Not only Vietnamese newspapers write about the victory of U19 Vietnam in the match against Australia (5-1), also many newspapers in the region and Australia praising the team’s power.

Old Quarter relocation project aims to preserve historical relics

 VietNamNet Bridge – A project to relocate 1,530 households in Ha Noi's Old Quarter to Viet Hung Residential Area in Long Bien District will give special care and attention to 121 historic sites.

Fed leaning toward reducing stimulus this year: minutes

 Federal Reserve policymakers were still leaning toward reducing US monetary stimulus this year, despite a decision to hold fire in September, the minutes of their last meeting showed Wednesday.

Hoan Kiem Lake is beautiful in exhibition

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoang Manh Cuong, Nguyen Lam Phuc and Nguyen Xuan Chinh are displaying their 20 works featuring Hoan Kiem Lake at an exhibition that opened at No. 16 Le Thai To, Hanoi on October 8.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park reopens after storm

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has officially reopened for visitors from October 3 after closing for a week due to storm Wutip, according to the park’s management board.

Facebook page of General Vo Nguyen Giap launched by his family

 VietNamNet Bridge – The official Facebook page about General Vo Nguyen Giap has been set up to post valuable information about the General and to share and receive the affection of the people for the great general.

In pictures: Many Mekong Delta provinces submerged in floodwaters

 VietNamNet Bridge - More rains and tide rise have caused several flooding in many locations in the Mekong Delta such as Can Tho, An Giang, Vinh Long….

Phu Yen has first-five star resort

 VietStar Resort & Spa in Phu Yen Province’s Tuy Hoa City has been certified to meet five-star requirements and become the first five-star resort in the south-central province.

Local authorities don’t want talents?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities have all promised to “lay a red carpet” to welcome talented persons. However, in fact, a lot of talents remain unemployed.