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Fire equipment market hard to control despite huge demand

The Carina Plaza fire in March in HCMC has reinvigorated the fire equipment market as real estate developers are increasingly pouring money into upgrading fire prevention systems. 

Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism

Tien Hai is the only island commune in Ha Tien District, southern province of Kien Giang. The commune also has another name: Hai Tac (Pirates) Archipelago. It boasts 16 islands and total area of 283ha.

Kobe Steel plant to be aborted with Thach Khe ore iron mine

 The billion-dollar steel facility invested by leading Japanese steel maker Kobe Steel may roll with the wind with Thach Khe ore iron mine.

Shrinking profit stands in way of Sabeco’s overseas expansion

Falling profit figures may hinder new members of the Sabeco management board in realising the promise to take Sabeco and 333 Beer overseas.

Sweden & VN to share best practices in fostering sustainable public transport

On the occasion of the visit of the Swedish Sustainable City Delegation to Vietnam, roundtable discussions on fostering efficient operation and management of public transport will be held in Hanoi and HCMC.

Nguyen Dynasty sword displayed at Hanoi museum

Two precious swords of the Nguyen Dynasty’s King Khai Dinh are being displayed at the Vietnam Museum of History.  

Franchising takes Vietnamese brands to the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – RedSun ITI has taken its chain of Truly Viet restaurants to Australia under the franchise model.

Hanoians threatened by burning rubbish tip

People in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh have been seriously affected by the burning of waste at a nearby open dumping site for many years. 

Vietnam advance to quarters at women’s futsal champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam claimed the top spot in Group B of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Futsal Championship 2018, after defeating Malaysia 3-1 yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Key documents disappear from state agency archives

Files on the appointment and promotion of officials have suddenly disappeared from state agencies. The most reported example being the master map planning for a new urban area in HCM City.

Social News In Brief 7/5

Efforts made to fully tap Dien Bien Phu’s tourism potential, Deputy PM urges high-tech food safety, Labour safety and hygiene, Highway 12B construction delayed, Highway 12B construction delayed

Health Ministry warns of infectious disease break in summer

The Ministry of Health has warned of the possibility of infectious disease break in this summer.

Sapa gets expansion decision

The area included in Sapa District in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will be doubled following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s decision.

Referee denies Hoang Anh Gia Lai a win

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Gia Lai was denied a V. League win against Sanna Khanh Hoa after a referee awarded a controversial penalty to the latter in the dying moments yesterday.

Vietnam deforestation cases in decline

As many as 200 forest destruction cases were reported in April, down by 42% compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Administration of Forestry.  

Vietnamese student again wins opera contest in Hungary

Ninh Duc Hoang Long, a Vietnamese student who is learning for a master’s degree at Hungary’s Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, recently won the first prize at the 10th Simandy Jozsef International Singing Competition in Hungary.

Local fishermen back to the game after environmental incident

 It has been 2 years since the striking marine environmental incident in central provinces, including Quang Tri, late April 2016. Thanks to timely policies and measures, fishing activities in the locality have gradually been bounced back.

Minh wins two titles at national chess tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Tuan Minh of Binh Duong won two titles at the National Chess Championships, which closed yesterday in HCM City.

Party chief emphasizes personnel work at Party Central Committee session

Personnel and personnel work hold a decisive role for the success of the revolution, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.

Electro-magnetic compatibility testing lab opened in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Radio Frequency Directorate has opened an electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) 10-metre testing laboratory in HCM City.