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A taste of Cambodia in Saigon

Its official name is Le Hong Phong Market, but for decades people have been calling this market in HCM City’s District 10 “Cambodian Market” simply because it sells certain products from Cambodia. 

Vietnam’s mobile game market poised to explode

In recent years, millions of electronic game fans have gradually left internet cafes, where they played games on PCs, and have shifted to mobile phones. 

Moving in

The retail pharmacy market has garnered increasing attention from investors of late, not all of them experienced in the field.

Mekong Delta faces uncertain future as landslides increase

VietNamNet Bridge - In recent years, the landslides in western Ca Mau province have become more serious. The sea has not only encroached on forests, but also eaten into farmland.

Former oil and gas officials: the path from high posts to prison

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of bosses in the oil & gas sector have been charged by law enforcement agencies for unprofitable multi-trillion projects. 

Finding its feet

Any judgment on how the government led by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has performed just after one year in office is still premature as the real tests lie ahead.

Vietnamese student wins three master’s, doctoral scholarships in the US

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Phuong Anh has turned down two scholarships for doctoral study and decided to study first for a master’s degree in English literature in the US. 

New rice celebration of the Xo Dang

 The New Rice celebration is the most important ritual of the year for the Xo Dang.

Police to focus on synthetic drugs, smuggling

Lieutenant General Do Kim Tuyen, Deputy Director of the General Police Department, told the Kinh te & Do thi newspaper that the community plays a central role in reducing the number of drug addicts.

Planning and Investment Ministry prepares Hanoi for FDI infusion

 Hanoi has consistently proven to be a magnet for foreign direct investment. Nguyen Noi, deputy head of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, talked 

Hoa Binh hospital deaths: Dialysis machine water bad

Water used for kidney dialysis in Hoa Binh General Hospital, where eight patients died recently, in one of Viet Nam’s most serious medical incidents, did not meet standards, tests revealed.

Facebook in talks to produce original TV-quality shows: WSJ

 Facebook Inc (FB.O) is in talks with Hollywood studios about producing scripted, TV-quality shows, with an aim of launching original programming by late summer, 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/6

 Emirates seeking pilots in Vietnam, Kinh Bac passes on $250-million Diamond Rice Flower complex, Ornamental fish export revenue up, IP land occupancy rate reaches 73 percent, Japan allows chicken import from Vietnam

Social News 26/6

 Rare monkeys left to disappear in central Vietnam, Water discharge affects agricultural land in Cà Mau, World Bank helps Vietnam improve transport connectivity, forest protection, Eco-friendly aquaculture model on Ha Long Bay proves fruitful

Vietnamese singer wins Asia Model Awards 2017

Vietnamese pop singer Tim won first prize at the 27th Asia Model Awards, held in Seoul, South Korea late last week.

Google to stop scanning Gmail for creating targeted ads

 Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it would stop scanning Gmail content for creating personalized ads from later this year, bringing the widely-used email service in line with its enterprise offering, G Suite.

“Dao cua dan ngu cu” vies for Eurasia film festival’s prize

 “Dao cua dan ngu cu” (The Way Station) by director Hong Anh has been selected to compete at the Eurasia International Film Festival, which will take place in Kazakhstan from July 22-28.

VN Index reaches new peaks

VietNamNet Bridge - In the first half of the year, the VN Index exceeded the 700-point and then the 750-point threshold, the highest point since 2009.

Hanoi to inform residents of tree-cutting plans

Responding to residents’ concerns about the controversial move to chop down old trees, Ha Noi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung has pledged that his administration will provide clear information on its plans to replace, 

Thai Son Nam take national futsal event title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai Son Nam have beaten Sanest Tourist Khanh Hoa 7-2 in the last round of the National Futsal Championship to officially lift the title.