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 Duan wins third stage at cycling event from Gia Nghia to Buon Ma Thuot; Da Nang to host Skateboarding Championship; Hai Duong hosts Lining Cup

SBV needs state money to deal with weak finance institutions

VietNamNet Bridge - The bank restructuring process has been going on for four years, but the proposals on tax incentives for banks are still pending.

Licensed textile, dyeing projects raise major concerns

VietNamNet Bridge - State management agencies and scientists have voiced their concern over licensing of a series of textile and dyeing projects.

Experts warn about brain drain after TPP takes effect

Skilled workers may leave Vietnam for other markets where they can get higher pay, while those who stay may not find jobs because they are less competitive than workers from TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) countries.

Tortuously slow procedures delay HCMC metro

 VietNamNet Bridge – Time-consuming and elaborate procedures are the main causes for the delays in building metro lines in HCM City,

Smartphones gain in popularity as tablets sales decline in Vietnam

The sales of iPad in the Vietnamese market have declined, even though they are competitive with other rival brands and have high quality. Many Vietnamese now prefer to upgrade their old tablets and spend money on new smartphones. 

Korean choreographer to revive Vietnam history on stage

“Promise to 800”, or 800 nam hen uoc in Vietnamese, a dance show arranged by Korean choreographer Chun Yoo Oh, will take place at the Opera House in District 1, HCMC on December 1 and at Au Co Theater in Hanoi

Bus service rollback in Hanoi divides opinion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Department of Transport's programme of decreasing the amount of buses to reduce traffic jams, which has been implemented since last Saturday, has received different responses.

Government gears up for international bond issuance

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has planned a $3 billion international bond issuance following National Assembly approval.

Dalat wild sunflowers in bloom

 VietNamNet Bridge – This is a perfect time of year for tourists to come to the Central Highlands city of Dalat to admire the blooming season of wild sunflowers.

Will Hoa Sen invest in the Guang Lian project?

VietNamNet Bridge - Guang Lian could be an ‘unlucky’ project in the eyes of other investors as it has changed many hands, but Hoa Sen still sees big benefits if it takes over the project.

Photos: Stunning beauty of Quy Nhon sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – The provincial capital of Binh Dinh southcentral province, Quy Nhon is attractive to visitors thanks to the harmonious beauty of spectacular mountains and romantic beaches.

U21 Viet Nam tie with U19 South Korea

 U21 Viet Nam tied goalless with U19 South Korea on November 17 in a friendly match.

Rubber farmers haven't made profits in 3 years

Farmers in the provinces of Lai Chau and Quang Nam complained that they have not earned any profit from rubber plantations since 2012, and experts warn that further unsustainable development would extract a larger toll on the nation's forests.

Vietnam earn berth in Asian Cup 2019's last qualifier

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam have won an official berth in the last qualification round of the Asian Cup 2019.

Danang to organize Barefoot Run 2015-2016

About 5,000 non-professional runners who are local people, and domestic and international tourists will take part in Danang Barefoot Run 2015-2016 scheduled for December 6 on Bien Dong Park Beach in Danang City. 

New Zealand, Vietnam share education knowhow

 VietNamNet Bridge – New Zealand education officials shared their experience in education reform with Viet Nam during a workshop held at the National University of HCM City yesterday.

Lifters' sights set on Rio Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese weightlifters will compete at the World Weightlifting Championships in Houston, the US, tomorrow, with three places at the 2016 Rio Olympic's up for grabs.

Oil refinery projects no longer attractive to investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Some years ago, investors flocked to Vietnam to register petrochemistry and oil refinery projects, which raised concerns about oversupply. But things are quite different now.

Amusement parks for children booming

VietNamNet Bridge - The children entertainment market which serves 25 percent of the population, or customers aged less than 14, is worth VND60 trillion.