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Anesthesia guns to be used at famous buffalo fighting festival

The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival opens again today (September 28) in the northern port city of Hai Phong following the death of a man two months ago, caused by his buffalo at the fighting grounds. 

Schools, businesses jointly train students in effort to cut jobless rate

VietNamNet Bridge - To be sure that their products can satisfy employers’ requirements, schools have decided to join forces with businesses to train students.

Tube houses in Hanoi lack fire exits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of houses in Ha Noi still lack fire exits, according to an official from the Ha Noi Department of Fire Fighting and Prevention.

In for their share

Increasing numbers of new international hotel operators are expanding their presence in Vietnam given the level of development in the country’s tourism sector.

More films to be screened in Hanoi this weekend

VietNamNet Bridge – Several well-known movies from France and the USA will be introduced to Hanoian audiences this weekend.

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank licensed

 Deputy chief inspector of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Huyen Anh on Tuesday granted business licence to the Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB).


Social News 27/9

Vietnam strives to be paid for emissions reduction efforts, Largest private hospital operates in Da Nang, Bird flu occurs in Kon Tum Province, Global ICT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/9

 Overnight interest rates hit two-month high, Aquatic products expected to rake in US$9 billion by 2020, Khanh Hoa doubles size of its SEZ, Vietnam’s automobile sales falls despite attractive discounts     

Petrol ship explodes in Hai Phong

 Relevant authorities are taking measures to safely pump petrol out of a cargo ship that exploded last week in northern port Hai Phong City.

President Tran Dai Quang meets ABAC Vietnam leaders

President Tran Dai Quang has urged the APEC Business Advisory Council in Vietnam to join hands with relevant agencies and organisations to thoroughly prepare for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week slated for November in Da Nang. 

Vietnam, Australia hold foreign affairs, defence strategic dialogue

The fifth foreign affairs and defence strategic dialogue at the deputy ministerial level between Vietnam and Australia was organised in Canberra on September 27.

Hanoi's Old Quarter before the Mid-autumn Festival

Streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are full of colours as the Mid-autumn Festival nears.

“Pattern Story”talk, workshop about Thai fabrics

The event “Pattern Story” including an antique Thai fabrics showcase, talk, embroidery workshop and weaving experimentation will be held from September 30 through October 8 in Hanoi.

Exhibition “West Lake” by Hungarian artist in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Hungarian painter Anna-Maria Ory’s exhibition “West Lake” will be held at the Dong Phong Art Gallery, 3 Ly Dao Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi from October 1 to 30.

Attitudinal shift

Views among Vietnamese consumers towards brands, both local and foreign, continue to change over time.

Golden Lotus Bud Awards kick off

 Nominations for the 2017 Golden Lotus Bud Awards have been announced for three categories - short films, teen films and documentaries.

Officials clear abandoned warehouse in Quang Binh

 Central Quang Binh Province officials today began clearing an abandoned warehouse storing toxic chemicals that was discovered after typhoon Doksuri swept through the locality in mid-September.

More storms to hit East Sea

 Some four to five storms and tropical depressions are forecast to appear on the East Sea from October to this year-end, according to the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre.

Vietnam spends billions of USD a year to import drugs

With limited manufacturing capability, Vietnam has to import 55 percent of drugs it needs every year.

Vietnam focuses on sustainable tourism development

Developing sustainable tourism in combination with preserving and promoting national cultural values, and protecting landscapes and the environment is among targets set in Vietnam’s master plan on tourism development by 2020, with vision to 2030.