Banks pump more capital, but seafood companies still die

The outstanding loans provided to the aquaculture and seafood processing sector increased by 11 percent in the first nine months of the year. However, the fisheries industry is still thirsty for capital.

Education department refuses the “products” of education system

The Vinh Phuc provincial Education and Training Department has refused to recruit the graduates from the Hung Vuong University, Tay Bac University, the non-pedagogical training courses of the Hanoi University of Education.

Vietnam to make IP pirates walk the plank

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is making efforts to crack down on copyrights infringements, but such piracy still persists.

Hard-up hotels must check out new growth strategies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitality businesses must be alert to new opportunities during tough economic times by changing their business strategies and researching the market,

Increasing cases of power theft raise public concern

As many as 2,355 cases of power theft in northern provinces and cities were reported so far this year, alarming authorities who take responsibility for ensuring the safety of citizens and public property,

Hanoi to remove small cemeteries

VietNamNet Bridge – Cemeteries of villages, single tombs and family tomb complexes will be moved to concentrated cemeteries. Hanoi will expand and build 20 large-scale cemeteries from now to 2030.

Street markets struggle to remain competitive

VietNamNet Bridge – It is only 11 in the morning, but Nguyen Thi Kieu is done for the day. She has closed her fish stall in Hung Vuong Market, located in HCM City's Binh Thanh District, much earlier than usual.

Japan shifts software outsourcing orders to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese information technology (IT) enterprises are shifting more software outsourcing contracts to Vietnam, especially after the Japan-China tension has heightened over territorial disputes. 

Banking sector no longer the goose that lays golden eggs

A lot of big tycoons, who became famous after joining the banking sector, have quietly left the business field after tasting bitterness in their investments.

Teachers' pay far too low, says ILO

Higher wages and better working conditions are vital for teachers to enhance their professional skills, said participants at a conference here yesterday, held to promote the role of teachers in a sustainable educational environment.

HCM City outlines big plan for Thu Thiem area

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City’s adjusted construction planning to 2025 has given the Thu Thiem new urban area an extremely important place in the city’s developmental course.

Quang Nam's ethnic villages top attraction for motorbike tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The mountainous district of Tay Giang, 190km west of Tam Ky City in the central province of Quang Nam, is increasingly becoming known as a prime destination for motorbike adventures.

Suburban households face clean water shortage, use tainted wells

 VietNamNet Bridge – Households in HCM City's suburban districts are facing an acute shortage of clean water, with most residents using water from wells.

Tragic high-rise tumble sets alarm bells ringing

 VietNamNet Bridge – A four-year-old girl was playing cheerfully with an iPad next to an open window in her family's 15th floor apartment.

Workers struggle to live on salaries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 17 per cent of workers complained their incomes are not enough to make ends meet, while over 38 per cent said they only survive on their incomes thanks to very careful spending,

The story about headless sua tree in Hanoi

There is an ancient sua tree (Dalbergia cochinchinensis - Alstonia), which has been living together the last many generations of local people in Phu Chinh village of Chuong My district in Hanoi.

Workers apprehensive of losing jobs at year end

Vietnamese workers have never before suffered such a constant anxiety about the jobs like in 2012. The anxiety has become bigger towards the end of the year, when the traditional Tet holiday nears.

Melior case shows big loopholes in management

While MOET in May, imposed punishment and prohibited Melior Business School providing university and junior college training services, in August, the labor department granted the license allowing the school providing vocational training services.

See Can Tho’s disabled craftsmen in action

If you are on a tour to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, you should consider stopping by Nhip Cau Foundation to witness disabled craftsmen making fine artworks and also shop for some authentic delta souvenirs.

Vietnam won’t import consumer goods in big quantity this Tet

Importers and distributors, anticipating the low market demand, have all said they do not intend to import consumer goods in big quantity for the Tet sale.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/11

Private equity investors downbeat about Vietnam’s outlook; Testing process overload hinders energy labeling; Ministry in talks for foreign loans; PetroVietnam seeks partners; Ministry defends VAT freeze

VN becomes world’s biggest pepper exporter

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has outstripped India to become the world’s largest pepper exporter thanks to its fast growing cultivated area. 

Export processing businesses’ sales to domestic market to be restricted

Export processing enterprises would have to have no more than 10 percent of turnover from the sales of their products to the domestic market if the draft decree on industrial zone and export processing zone management is approved.

Weather changes affect health

 VietNamNet Bridge – The public needs to be better informed about climate change and the effects it can have on their health, officials have urged.

PM says to eliminate unsafe hydropower projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any hydropower project that fails to satisfy the requirements for safety, environment and resettlement will be removed from planning, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.