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VNPT among top three strongest Vietnamese brands

 The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is one of the three strongest Vietnamese brands in 2018, together with Viettel and Vinamilk, according to the latest report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading business valuation consultant. 

Gen Vo Nguyen Giap’s family takes over management of tomb

 Border guards in the central province of Quang Binh are going to hand over the management of legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap's tomb to his family and local authorities.

New global diet can save lives and the planet, major review suggests

 An international team of scientists has developed a diet it says can improve health while ensuring sustainable food production to reduce further damage to the planet. 

Localities told to collect data for national digital map

All provinces and cities in the country need to finish collecting data on local addresses by the end of January so that Vietnam’s digital map project on map.itrithuc.vn can be operational by February.

Tet gifts reach hands of soldiers on duty at sea

Tet gifts have been presented for naval officers and soldiers in 10 platforms in the Southern continental shelf offshore Ba Ria – Vung Tau province by the Naval Zone 2.

 

Mekong Delta provinces voice concern over shortage of workers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta is one of the richest parts of Vietnam, leading the country in rice, shrimp and other agricultural products.

Technology should inspire people to protect heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – ASEAN has so far a total of 38 World Heritage sites which have contributed significantly to tourism development of each country and offered socio-economic, cultural benefits to local communities.

Vietnamese articles accepted by academic journals remains low

 VietNamNet Bridge – Funds from the Government and organisations for research activities in the social sciences is lower than in other fields, which is limiting research efforts, 

Challenges for environmental security: climate change

VietNamNet Bridge - Challenges to environmental security not only threaten human life and food security, but also  national security and human survival.

VN photographer wins second prize at Int'l Drone Photography Contest

Vietnamese photographer Trung Pham won second prize at the International Drone Photography Contest 2018 thanks to his work titled “Luoi danh ca o Viet Nam” (Fishing net in Vietnam).

No corruption in recruiting civil servants: Standing Deputy PM

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on Tuesday asked the home affairs sector to amend unreasonable procedures, enhance transparency, and stop bribes during the recruitment of civil servants.

Tet gifts reach hands of soldiers on duty at sea

Tet gifts have been presented for naval officers and soldiers in 10 platforms in the Southern continental shelf offshore Ba Ria – Vung Tau province by the Naval Zone 2.

Government News 17/1

 Deputy PM requests full potential reached in people-to-people diplomacy, Deputy PM: public investment, national infrastructure key for 2019 economy, PM applauds inspection sector’s contribution to corruption fight

CPTPP a boost to M&A deals

 Mr. Yee Chung Seck, Head of Baker McKenzie's M&A practice, talks about M&As in Vietnam next year.

Vietnam inspires French artist

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s beauty has inspired millions, and French painter Léopold Franckowiak is no exception.

AMM Retreat 2019 to discuss five major regional issues

 Foreign Ministers from the 10 ASEAN member countries will gather in Chiang Mai, Thailand on January 17-18 for their 2019 retreat (AMM Retreat 2019) to discuss intra-bloc cooperation and international and regional issues of mutual concern. 

Social News 17/1

 Health insurance covers 87.7% of population, exceeding yearly target, Make-or-break moment for transit bus service, HCMC workers’ Tet bonus averages VND10.3 million, Tet bus tickets still available

H’Hen Nie and Phuong Khanh make Timeless Beauty Top 10 by Missosology

H’Hen Nie and Phuong Khanh have been named as the only two Vietnamese representatives among the Top 10 finalists of the Timeless Beauty award by Missosology.

Critics' Choice Awards 2019: Understated elegance and bold menswear shine on red carpet

 A wards season is fully in swing, with Hollywood's finest descending on Santa Monica for the 24th Critics' Choice Awards Sunday evening.

Bank proposes 4.8 percent interest for social housing loans

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has submitted proposals to the PM on the interest rates for preferential loans to rent and buy social housing or build, upgrade, and repair houses in 2019, with the suggested annual rate of 4.8 percent.