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Third generation AO victims in need of proper support

The faith of the children in AO victim families has been decided 56 years ago. However, until now there has not been any specific policy designated for the third generation victims.

Japanese young team to play friendly with HAGL

The Japanese Shimizu S-Pulse youth team will play a friendly tour with Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) young teams in the central highlands province on August 18-20.

Safeguard duty on fertilizer imports may cause rice production costs to surge

 The upcoming imposition of a temporary safeguard duty on DAP and MAP fertilizer imports into Vietnam will send fertilizer prices rising, thus leading to production costs of rice and other crops to inch up.

No one calls Hoa a ’weirdo’ any more

 VietNamNet Bridge – It took a lot of efforts for Nguyen Thi Hoa, a resident of the northern port city of Hai Phong’s Tu Doi Village, to learn how to use scissors.

Bustling fishing port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Young photographer Nguyen Hoang Phi’s photos about sunrise at Long Hai fishing port in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau capture the everyday activities of fishing communities. 

Four firms to form conglomerate to fight foreign retailers

AVR has asked the government to establish a retail conglomerate from four big retail chains, Saigon Co-op, Phu Thai Group, Satra and Hapro, to compete with foreign retailers flocking to Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/8

 Fish exports insignificantly affected by U.S.’s new rule, Business to shift to e-receipts next year - draft decree, EWEC Trade, Investment, Tourism Fair opens in Da Nang, Chinese market promising for Vietnam’s shrimps as exports surge 30%

Legal reforms to push M&A market forward

 The currently on-going Vietnam M&A Forum 2017 brought policymakers, investors, and major corporations to the table to discuss and propose changes to Vietnamese laws related to the M&A market and foreign capital inflows.

Great name of VN traditional opera theatre dies

People’s Artist Composer Hoang Kieu, who made a considerable contribution to Viet Nam’s traditional opera art in the 20th century, died on August 10. He was 92.

Fishermen carp about ban on catching baby fish

Many fishermen in the Mekong Delta region have complained that the ban on catching baby fish in local rivers during the rainy season has been implemented ineffectively, failing to protect marine life and seriously affecting their income.

Controversial infilling project on Dong Nai River continues to be on hold

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) on Thursday announced that the controversial expansion project into Dong Nai River remains on hold.

Vietnam Railway rejects proposal on Hanoi Station

Even as the proposal to shift Ha Noi Station is being discussed by policy-makers, experts and citizens, the railway maintained that the master plan had not mentioned such a move.

Stones from ancient Cham Tower found in Quang Ngai

Two stones found at a construction site in Quang Ngai City last week are vestiges of a complex of Cham Towers that used to stand in the area more than a millennia ago, officials believe.

PM urges better healthcare and admin services

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the health sector to continue improving the quality of human resources and focusing on improving medical ethics, while enhancing the quality of the country’s population.

NASC opens session with debate on national defence law

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) opened its 13th session in Ha Noi yesterday with a debate on the revised law on national defence.

Maker Innovation Space debuts in Da Nang

The University of Da Nang in collaboration with Fablab Da Nang, USAID and Arizona State University officially launched a Maker Innovation Space in the central city yesterday.

Cause of Cha Va River fish deaths determined

The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province’s People’s Committee on Thursday released the report on mass fish deaths in Long Son, stating the main cause to be water pollution and bacterial presence. 

SEA Games 29: Vietnamese Futsal dreams of changing medal colour

 Overcoming psychological barrier when encountering the Thai team in the opening match would allow the Vietnamese national women’s futsal team to dream of a gold medal at the 29th Southeast Asia Games.

Social News 11/8

National Day: 300 additional buses in Hanoi, Japan helps operate reservoirs, manage floods, 61 entries submitted to Nha Trang Sea Festival logo contest, Tour operators requested to adjust holidays to China’s earthquake-hit area


Microchips re-implanted in 200 captive bears in Hanoi

The Hanoi Forest Protection Department and World Animal Protection finished re-implanting microchips in 200 captive bears earlier this week in the capital city.