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10 big bankers on Vietnamese stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - The shareholders of big listed banks - Sacombank, ACB and SHB – in 2015 had total stock assets worth VND3.55 trillion, an increase of VND275 billion compared with the previous year.

A look back on Vietnam’s fine arts in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – The year 2015 was marked with flourishes in many fields of Vietnam’s fine arts, which can be seen in the numerous quality exhibitions and well-regarded fine arts events, as well as positive signs in the art market.

HCM City police concerned by foreign cyber-crime growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of crimes committed through the use of high technology and on the internet by foreign individuals and groups has caused concern to the security police in HCM City.

False rumors place businesses in jeopardy in 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - It will be unfortunate if businesses see their share prices fall dramatically or their sales to slow down in 2016.

Rubber development program contributes to loss of forestland

VietNamNet Bridge - Rubber is one of five major reasons behind the loss of forests in Vietnam.

First argument session in AO lawsuit in France slated for March

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first argument session between lawyers of 26 US chemical firms and plaintiff Tran To Nga - an Agent Orange/dioxin victim is scheduled for March 3.

US students learn about wartime UXO issues in Vietnam

  VietNamNet Bridge – A delegation from the US’s Salisbury University learned about wartime unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmine-related issues in Vietnam in Hanoi on January 7.

Shaping unique lighting products

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nobi Lighting is a small workshop specializing in designing and producing original products from incandescent bulbs and used materials.

HCM City plan to build reservoirs blasted

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has decided to build three reservoirs at a cost of VND950 billion (US$42 million) to prevent flooding, but critics say they are not really needed and improving the sewerage system should be the priority.

A weekend retreat in Dong Nai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Buu Long Park, which is about five kilometers from the center of Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai Province, is touted as a must-visit retreat for people who want to escape the noise in cities and shrug off their household chores

Associate Prof Dr Nguyen Xuan Hung: “Returning to Vietnam is my choice”

“It is the right of everyone to make decisions for his future. As for me, living and working in the homeland is the top priority,” said Nguyen Xuan Hung, a Vietnamese, one of the world’s most influential scientists.

50 richest women on stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - The assets of the five richest women on the stock market alone account for 60 percent of total assets of the members on the list of 50 richest women.

2015: a good year for Vietnamese technology startups

VietNamNet Bridge - Receiving big investment capital and selling at good prices, many technology startups gained great achievements in 2015.

Billion-dollar FDI highlights of 2015

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam set a record in attracting foreign direct investment capital in 2015, with a total sum of newly registered and expanded capital of $22.75 billion.

EVN called on to develop wind and solar energy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has urged Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) to develop new and renewable energy sources including wind and solar power.

Fast-moving consumer goods sector grows slowly in VN

VietNamNet Bridge - Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), which is believed to be one of the most profitable business sectors, has not grown as quickly as thought. 

More young people will be in the Party Central Committee

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professor and Doctor Phan Xuan Son from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration spoke to the newspaper Nong thon Ngay nay (Countryside Today) about the Party Committee.

Pig farm waste kicks up a stink in Ha Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngoc Lu Commune in Binh Luc District, Ha Nam Province is known as the biggest pig raising farm in the northern area, but the work has led to serious environmental pollution in the commune.

‘Unique experience' to illustrate books in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tove Krebs Lange is an illustrator from Copenhagen, Denmark, who took part in the Children's Book project in Viet Nam, which was funded by the Danish government.

Education Ministry highlights surplus of teachers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is currently facing a surplus in teachers for secondary and elementary schools, the Ministry of Education and Training has said.