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Tenders planned for wind power projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to send the Government a pilot scheme to organize tenders to select financially strong investors to replace those currently involved in delayed or slowly implemented wind farm projects.

Elderly give back but not all are cared for

VietNamNet Bridge – As Viet Nam's elderly phase into retirement, they aren't standing still – many donate their time to rehabilitate addicts or give health check ups. Others stay fit and social. But is society giving them the assistance they need? 

Who is the most profitable beer maker in Vietnam?

Sabeco and Habeco, the two largest Vietnamese breweries, made VND5.3 trillion in pretax profit in 2014. However, the figure was still far below that earned by VBL, the distributor of Heineken, Tiger and Biere-Larue.

Discover Vietnam: Peach blossoms of Son La Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s warmer weather has caused the peach trees in Son La Province to bloom early.

Ministry tightens grip on labour export market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep said Vietnamese workers that absconded illegally while working abroad were a major problem.

Misuse of antibiotics in VN a danger for children

Vietnamese health officials are encouraging local patients to use antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor but a survey by the Health Ministry reveals that 76 per cent of doctors prescribe medicines unreasonably, causing antibiotic resistance

Poor eyesight affecting Vietnam's urban students

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of students suffering from short-sightedness is increasing in Viet Nam's big cities, experts said.

Chinese ODA and the right to choose ODA sources

VietNamNet Bridge - A National Assembly Deputy has suggested rejecting ODA from China. Experts have mentioned ‘the right to haggle about ODA’.

Security organizations issue warnings about Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The reports on internet security released recently by state agencies and security organizations all pointed out that Vietnam is a ‘hot spot’ around the globe for security problems. 

Man's sons keep quality guitar-making alive

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two sons continue their father's tradition of creating quality handmade guitars, each with their own personality, despite the long-standing presence of cheaper imported instruments.

SMEs to face regional competition

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Viet Nam have paid little attention to the nearing formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, while larger companies with a "national brand name" are actively preparing for the regional integration process.

Expert warns about "vampire” facelifts

Vietnamese women are seeking platelet-rich plasma treatment technology that uses ingredients in an individual’s blood to allegedly regenerate their skin, even though the treatment has not been licenced by the Ministry of Health.

National park ravaged by loggers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100 trees are stolen from the Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province each month, while local rangers say that they can't stop the situation.

Annual culinary festival to be held in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual food festival titled Taste of the World featuring Vietnamese and international dishes will be held at September 23 Park in HCM City from December 3 to 6.

Vietnam sees population ageing

 VietNamNet Bridge – The population of Vietnam started ageing in 2011 and it took the country 17-20 years to have an ageing population, much shorter than in developed countries.

Nine sunset selfie spots in SEA

 VietNamNet Bridge – GOASEAN, the world's first ASEAN travel channel–tune, has named Ha Long Bay in the Northeast of Vietnam among top 9 most selfie-friendly, instagrammable locations with glorious sunset views in all of Southeast Asia.

Central locations earmarked for radioactive nuclear waste dumps

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Tuan, director general of the Viet Nam Atomic Energy Agency, talked with the Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about the treatment of nuclear waste in Viet Nam.

Car-part import tariffs may discourage Volkswagen

Will Phu Thai Holdings give up a plan to assemble Volkswagen cars in Vietnam? The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has said it cannot satisfy the requirements to be able to enjoy low car part import tariffs.

TV shows not enough to promote Vietnam food to foreigners

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign tourists may not be attracted to Vietnamese food through TV shows without tasting them, said Ly Huy Sang, deputy director of Minh Long 1 Co. Ltd.

Vietnam on track with improving investment climate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent positive movements in Vietnam’s investment-business climate are expected to make the country more attractive to the global business community.