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Home appliance market to be remapped after big deals

Dien May Xanh’s purchase of Tran Anh, expected to be completed soon, is expected to restructure the home appliance market, just as the Central Group takeover of Nguyen Kim did in 2015.

Unreasonable people: The genesis of social entrepreneurship in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” 

Used shipping containers turned into libraries

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the beginning of this school year, teachers and students at Phan Ngọc Nhan Primary School in the central province of Quang Nam were very curious about the used shipping container 

Young teachers overcome difficulties to educate mountainous kids

 The high and dangerous journey challenges travellers with abysses and mountains. However, all those difficulties can not dampen the enthusiasm of teachers. 

The nightlife in Hai Phong

Hai Phong nightlife might not be as active as Hanoi – only a few hours away by car. But if you explore a bit, especially around the Minh Khai District, you’ll find all sorts of choices. 

Cleft-repair surgery helps teenage boy find a smile

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ta Yen Ray, a 16 year-old living in mountainous Ma Noi Commune, central province of Ninh Thuan, was often called “monster-faced boy” because of his cleft lip.

Top attractions in the northern port city of Hai Phong

VietNamNet Bridge - Hai Phong is the main port of northern Vietnam and a commercial and industrial centre. It is the third most populous metropolis in the country. 

Foreign capital flows to Vietnam’s pharmacy sector

Attracting foreign capital will allow Vietnamese pharmacy firms improve their competitiveness and develop the national pharmacy industry. However, analysts warn that the market may fall into foreign hands.

300 Vietnamese farmers honoured for excellence

 Some 300 farmers were honoured on Tuesday for achieving excellent results in the manufacture and trade of agricultural products and for creating jobs for thousands  of labourers.  

VN kids in Malaysia learn mother tongue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Thi Chang, president of the Vietnamese women’s club in Malaysia, was worried. More and more Vietnamese children were growing up in the country, 

Gov’t regulations still hindering businesses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has had many policies encouraging the development of the private sector. But the sector continues to face many Government-created hurdles, 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/9

 Startups seek ways to access capital resources, Int’l finance conference opens in HCM City, Reference exchange rate up by 4 VND, VN-Index declines for third day, Vinamilk eyes 51 trillion VND in revenue in 2017

Social News 22/9

 Vietravel Hanoi to offer free walking tours to visitors, Winning designs of Long Thanh airport honoured, Mother-to-child HIV transmission preventive measures prove effective, Japan provides $83,000 to upgrade Hanoi children’s village

Vietnam, RoK seek to deepen bilateral ties

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has called on Vietnam and the Republic of Korea to increase the exchange of high-ranking visits and meetings in order to enhance political trust, expand cooperation and deepen their bilateral ties. 

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia sign humanitarian cooperation agreement

 The Red Cross of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia signed a humanitarian cooperation agreement for the 2017-2022 period in Hanoi on September 22.

Vietnam lose first match at volleyball championship

 Vietnam were defeated 17-25, 17-25, 17-25 by Thailand in their first match of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship Japan 2018 on Thursday.

Indian Navy Brass Band to perform in Hanoi

The Indian Navy Brass Band will perform in Vietnam for the first time to enhance the cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries. 

Street named after ‘perfect spy’ proposed

 Several companies in HCM City have proposed to municipal authorities to name a street after Vietnam’s famous spy Pham Xuan An who is featured in the book X6 Perfect Spy.

Traders demand repair of old market in Saigon

 Traders at An Dong Market in HCM City's District 5 are protesting and complaining about the facility's severe deterioration.

A daily half hour's exercise could prevent 1 in 12 early deaths, study shows

 People who exercise five days a week for 30 minutes significantly reduce their risk of dying early and of developing heart disease, even if a sports club or gym is not an option,