Will Samsung find its opportunities in power sector in Vietnam?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung moves ahead with its plan to develop power projects in Vietnam. However, it’s still unclear if it can succeed in the energy sector, once the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) remains the only wholesale buyer.

Confidence drops in anti-corruption fight

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) deputies yesterday (Sept 18) raised concerns over fading confidence in the Government's measures to fight against corruption.

The invitation from the wild islet

 VietNamNet Bridge – After about 45 minutes on the boat to the Cau islet in Binh Thuan Province, we felt the flavors of the sea through salty wind. Occasionally we saw several fishermen bathing nude.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 19/9

 President begins Denmark visit; PM Dung to visit France, attend UN session in US; Leaders bid farewell to Japanese Ambassador; Vietnam contributes to use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes

U.S. Fed decides to keep bond purchases unchanged

 The U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would keep its monthly pace of bond purchases unchanged for now to stimulate the economy.

Iranian president pledges to never develop nuclear weapons: U.S. media

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a major U.S. network on Wednesday that his administration will never develop nuclear weapons and that he has full authority to make a deal with Western powers on his country's atomic program.

Vietnam’s 2013 ICT White Book released

 VietNamNet Bridge – By the end of 2012, Vietnam had 9.5 million landline subscribers, 131.6 million mobile phone and almost 4.8 million broadband internet users.

Danang faces oversupply of low-end hotel rooms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Danang City’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has shown concern over an oversupply of hotel rooms of one and two-star standards, citing an excessive development of the segment in recent years.

Live show mixes music and art

 VietNamNet Bridge – A live music show will feature original songs by Vietnamese composer Duong Thu and Vietnamese versions of contemporary operas, new age songs and neo-classical melodies by famed duo Secret Garden.

Ministry of Education and Training blamed for poor medical staff

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Deputy Minister of Health Le Quang Cuong says that their staff quality problems are the fault of lax management by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET).

Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function: study

 Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system, a U. S. study said Tuesday.

Ripen rice season on Hoang Su Phi terraced fields

 VietNamNet Bridge – When the fall comes, groups of travelers and photographers flock to the border mountainous district of Hoang Su Phi to admire and take pictures of yellow rice fields.

Traveling by bus in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Buses have long been a familiar means of transport of Hanoians. And many people do not know that each bus route is an interesting traveling route in the capital city.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/9

 Port premises find investor; Hanoi’s office supply to double in 2017: CBRE; Loan-to-deposit ratio slightly declines; VAMC targets more bad debts

Poor patients still lack needed funds

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Governmental decision to support impoverished people suffering from serious illness came into effect six months ago.

Tuan sets new snatch record

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan on Tuesday set a new record in the men's snatch category at the national weightlifting championships being held in Hai Phong.

Viet Nam failing to tap bio-fuel potential

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has great potential in bio-mass and bio-gas production but has failed to exploit this yet, experts said.

Ban says Syria's chemical weapons can be dismantled without full ceasefire

 Syria's chemical weapons arsenal can be dismantled as quickly as possible, even without a full ceasefire, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday.

Lawmakers say crime is still "complicated"

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has kept crime largely under control, but the situation remains complicated, according to the Government report released at the National Assembly Standing Committee's 21st session yesterday.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 18/9

 Denmark paves way for a greener future; Ambassador: Vietnam on right track for int’l integration; Viet Nam, Cuba to boost co-operation; Viet Nam, Russia plan economic co-operation

Abbott sworn in as Australia's new PM

 Tony Abbott was sworn in as Australia's new prime minister on Wednesday and immediately ordered the scrapping of the nation's carbon tax and the halting of asylum-seeker boats.

Hoang Sa, Truong Sa history museum to be built on Ly Son Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Ngai plans to build the Hoang Sa, Truong Sa History Museum in Ly Son island district.

UN appreciates Vietnam’s contributions to 67th session

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has received praises from leaders and member countries of the United Nations for its active role and practical contributions to the success of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly.

Vietnam, Hungary issue joint statement

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Hungary have issued a joint statement during President Truong Tan Sang’s visit to the European country from September 15-17, pledging to further expand and deepen the traditional friendship and all-around cooperation

Tea ceremony spotlights rich cultures

VietNamNet Bridge – Together with Viet Nam Day held in Tokyo, Vietnamese and Japanese cultures were on show at the HCM City Friendship Palace to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.