Not to be seduced by billions of dollars, VN doesn’t welcome IRs with casinos

The foreign investors in the integrated resort (IR) industry now have to reconsider their plan to invest in Vietnam, since the Ministry of Finance (MOF) still has decided to close casino’s door to Vietnamese people.

Hoi An ancient town in danger

 VietNamNet Bridge - Although the authorities of Quang Nam province have offered preferential loans to people to renovate seriously degraded houses in the ancient town of Hoi An, many homeowners deny the soft loans.

Party Central Committee convenes sixth meeting

VietNamNet Bridge – The sixth meeting of the 11th Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee (CPVCC) opened in Hanoi on October 1. 

Hanoians torment each other with noise

Visitors to the capital city all complain that there is too much noise in Hanoi. In fact, Hanoians have been living together with the noise pollution for many years.

Restored home throws open doors to tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – A restored nha ruong in the old village of Phuoc Tich will allow tourists to visit a typical house in the central province of Thua Thien- Hue.

Contaminated bamboo shoots seized in Thanh Hoa Province

VietNamNet Bridge – A large volume of contaminated bamboo shoots were seized by authorities in the northern province of Thanh Hoa from September 18-23,

The tragedies of students living far from home

A lot of students have got shocked since the day they entered universities. The discriminatory treatment has reduced them to despair.

Craft pollution endangers northern rivers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Nhue and Day rivers in northern Ha Nam Province are being seriously polluted by waste water from craft villages, experts say.

Ninh Binh to build national wildlife park

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ninh Binh province has approved a plan to build the 1,500ha National Wildlife Park, to preserve rare animal species.

Foreign athlete claims to lose money, be peeped while bathing

 VietNamNet Bridge - While attending the Men's Futures tournament in Binh Duong province, British tennis player Andrew Fitzpatrick lost $1,000 and was peeped by a gay while he was taking a bath.

WHO helps countries banish 7 neglected tropical diseases

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a road map to help countries in the Western Pacific Region eliminate neglected tropical diseases to the pages of history.

Thousands of businesses revive thanks to tax exemption policy

6100 businesses have resumed their production thanks to the new policies on tax exemption or tax payment delay, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Vietnam football: The comprehensive crisis starts?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s football builds its house from the roof! This statement implies not only the football training system of Vietnam but the whole football economy, which is different from the world.

How taxi drivers in Saigon "steal" money from passengers?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many tourists coming to Saigon are cheated by taxi drivers by old tactics, but very effective such as meter fraud, running around, transferring passengers from one car to the other cars, etc.

Korean artists join city chamber concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Korean pianist Joo Eun Young and soprano Cho Hae Ryong – a familiar voice to Saigonese – will perform as part of a chamber performance organized by HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera

Vietnam plays int’l friendlies before Suzuki Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national squad will play host to Indonesia on October 16 and India on October 19 in the lead up to the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in November.

End of the line for paper tickets on buses

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to use technology to improve bus services, switching to smart cards from paper tickets and installing GPS's on board to keep track of them.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/10

 Purchasing power sees slight decline; Firms call for fewer tax adjustments; Export controls key to maintaining security; Auto bosses call for rational policy; Temporary importers must pay VND5billion deposit; Electronics industry teeters on the brink

Vietnam approves green growth strategy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has outlined its commitment to reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions with the implementation of the Green Growth strategy, approved by the Prime Minister last week.

World must work out how to cope with ageing: UN

 Governments around the world must work out how to cope with ageing, a UN report said Monday, warning developing economies with lots of young workers may one day find their populations a drag.

OCA to inspect Ha Noi for Asian Games host bid

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has this week sent a three-strong Evaluation Committee to the three cities bidding to host the 2019 Asian Games.

GDP grows 4.73% in nine months

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first nine months of the year is estimated to pick up 4.73% year-on-year, below the year-ago figure of 5.77%, making the year’s target of 6-6.5% more unlikely.

Hospital fees spark debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hailed by health officials as the catalyst for improved medical services, it seems August's health fees increase hasn't proved popular with everyone, after a number of patients complained about the lack of quality care.

Vietnam lists 11 more national relics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has named 11 more national relics recently, bringing the total number to 34.This is the third time Vietnam has announced more special national relics since August 2009.

Vietnamese-born French designer shines at Paris Fashion Week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Barbara Bui has released her latest collection during Paris Fashion Week, combining the stylistic modernity of both Eastern and Western culture.