Travel firms see negative signs from Chinese market

The number of Chinese travelers to Vietnam has been decreasing after a long period of hot development, thus causing worries to travel firms.

iPhone 5 disappoints Vietnamese, but will still sell well

iPhone 5, the most expected technological product in 2012, has not raised the special amenities among Vietnamese people as previously expected.

Gov’t to increase preferential credit for agriculture, review SOEs

 The Government has tasked the State Bank of Viet Nam to continue pursuing a flexible and cautious monetary policy and increase preferential credit for agriculture and rural development, according to a newly-issued resolution. 

Counterfeit degree market heats up in employment season

It’s now the time for new university graduates to rush buy counterfeit degrees and certificates, which help them make-up for their profiles and polish their images in the employers’ eyes.

New York imposes partial ban on huge soda drinks

 New York became the first city in the United States to impose a limited ban on super-sized soda drinks blamed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for fueling a national obesity crisis.

Haiphong to host National Tourism Year 2013

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national tourism year 2013 will be held in Haiphong City aiming to introduce destinations, attract both domestic and foreign visitors, and foster tourism linkage among localities across the country.

Among media, TV is still on top

VietNamNet Bridge – In Viet Nam, television remains the most powerful and effective form of mass media, with 85 per cent of the population watching TV every day, according to a report released by Kantar Media's TNS Media Vietnam.

Building $500 million museum in Hanoi: Great waste!

 VietNamNet Bridge - As soon as VietNamNet published an article about the VND11 trillion museum project in Hanoi, hundreds of readers sent feedback about the article.

Tricks to turn Mekong Delta girls into overseas prostitutes

  VietNamNet Bridge - By different tricks, swindlers lure many girls in southwestern provinces to go abroad to get married in the form of travel. Many girls have been sold to pimps.

The big bugs in the Vietnamese business circle

VietNamNet Bridge – Most of the Vietnamese big fish and influential businessmen have injected money in many different fields.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/9

 Projects ready for Hoa Lac Park; Overseas Vietnamese invest US$20 billion annually; Sector still energising foreign firms; Asian investors help boost realty sector; Banks take stock in lieu of payment from debtors

Vietnam proposes Southeast Asian heritage network

Vietnam UNESCO National Committee has proposed establishing a network to keep an eye on, develop and preserve heritage sites in Southeast Asia to raise public awareness on preservation of these areas and to sustain

Underage drivers face stricter punishment

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of students have been caught and punished for traffic violations in the last month after a concentrated crackdown by Ha Noi police. 

Vietnamese villages mourn death of workers in Russia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several villages in many provinces across Vietnam are in deep mourning after news reports of a fire in a garment factory in Russia in which 14 Vietnamese workers were killed.

Experts doubt efficacy of Song Tranh 2 Hydropower dam

On September 12, the People's Committee of Quang Nam Province and scientists of the Vietnam Institute of Science and Technology announced their initial conclusions on the phenomenon of recurring earthquakes

Transport ministry says no to tuk tuk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has officially rejected a proposal to import motorised rickshaws as a means of easing traffic on the busy roads of Ha Noi.

Car park debate not a walk in the park

  A Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee decision to make part of the existing Thong Nhat Park into a car parking lot has again stirred controversy.

Thuan Viet showcases manually embroidered ao dai in Japan

  VietNamNet Bridge – Renown Ao dai designer Thuan Viet will introduce Vietnamese ao dai at the Vietnamese Culture Festival in Japan, together with top models Duong My Linh, Hoang Yen and Trang Nhung.

Celebrities call for end to bear farming in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 50 celebrities from different fields across the country joined hands with Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) calling for immediate action to eliminate bear farming in Vietnam.

Petroleum importers claim innocent to the accusation of committing fraud

All the big petroleum importers have denied the denouncement that they committed trade fraud to seek profit when importing petroleum products for re-export later.

Cultural Heritage Bureau checks wrech with 500-year-old antiques

On the afternoon of September 13, the head of the Monument Management Department and experts of the Museum of Vietnamese History went to Quang Ngai to inspect the sunken ship which contains ceramic items dated back to the 15th century.

Vietnamese puppeteers fly high at International Marionette Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – ‘Giai Dieu Ky Uc’ (Melodies of Time) by the Hai Phong City Puppetry Art Troupe won one of three gold prizes of the third International Marionette Festival at Au Co Arts Centre, which closed in Hanoi on September 10.

‘Divo of Viet Nam' hosts love-themed live show

VietNamNet Bridge – Singer of the Year 2011 Tung Duong will dedicate his Ha Noi Opera House live show tomorrow to love songs by famed Vietnamese composers.  

Prime Minister: Investigating websites that blacken country's leaders

  VietNamNet Bridge - The Government Office has delivered a written notice of the Prime Minister to direct the investigation of some websites that posted information against the Party and the State.

Da Nang to host fireworks tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city will host the Da Nang International Fireworks Competition on April 29-30 next year, the annual event's organising committee has announced.