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Ha Tinh residents impatient as ministries remain indecisive about iron ore mine

VietNamNet Bridge - Concern about environmental risks has prompted Ha Tinh provincial authorities’ proposal to stop exploitation at Thach Khe iron ore mine.

Universities say they are not really fully ‘autonomous’

Under a pilot scheme, some state-owned universities are allowed to make their own decisions on investment, procurement and finance, but they have to ask the management body for approval for anything they intend to do.

U-80 songwriters join divo Tung Duong for June liveshow

 VietNamNet Bridge – Divo Tung Duong never failed in proving his leader position in Vietnamese music industry, as he always bring new surprise to amaze his audience.

London ranked top city for students

London has been ranked as the best city in the world for university students.The top 30 rankings for student cities, produced by the QS higher education data analysts, has previously put Montreal and Paris in first place.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/5

HCM City gets 6th safe farm produce market, Delta improves PCI ranking, Conference on sustainable development of cashew sector, Vietnamese enterprises in Japan seek to strengthen linkages

New opportunities in VN food and beverage markets at Fi Vietnam 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - The food and beverage market in Vietnam is expected to see potential for further development in the 2017-18 period, according to the Vietnam Report Company (VNR). 

Social News In Brief 10/5

Over 1,200 people with disabilities to be granted artificial limbs, Quang Binh holds reburial service for remains of martyrs, VND2.9 trillion project to help provinces in adapting to natural disasters

Dozens of golf projects proposed by local authorities

VietNamNet Bridge - The ‘golf rush’ has returned, with around 10 projects added to the national golf course program in one day. More projects are on paper.

Digital content firms worry as telcos stop payments via scratch cards

VietNamNet Bridge - Network operators have announced the suspension of online payments via scratch cards, causing concern among digital content and online game firms.

Flower parades make a magnificent addition to Danang’s fireworks festival

 Twelve vehicles representing famous bridges participated in a parade in the central coastal city of Danang last Saturday evening as part of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018 themed “The Legend of Bridges.”

ILO supports Vietnam’s gradual retirement age increase

 Vietnam’s increase of retirement ages should be done early to protect the economy from negative impacts, according to a specialist of the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Clients fret over ATM and Internet banking fee hike

 Customers of two local banks, Eximbank and Agribank, have said they are shocked to learn of higher transaction fees for ATM and Internet banking services, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reports.

Over 190 people get food poisoning after party

 VietNamNet Bridge – Song Ma District General Hospital in northern Son La Province received 191 patients suffering from food poisoning from late Monday to Tuesday evening.

Platinum Victory to raise Vinamilk’s ownership to 11 percent

Platinum Victory Pte. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based automotive group Jardine Cycle and Carriage (JC&C), has registered to purchase an additional 14.51 million shares of Vietnam’s largest dairy producer Vinamilk.

Development plan for Langbiang Biosphere Reserve approved

 The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has recently approved the development and management plan of the Langbiang Biosphere Reserve in five years from 2018.

Head of Dong Nai’s NA deputy delegation applies for resignation

Phan Thi My Thanh, head of the National Assembly deputy delegation of Dong Nai, has submitted an application for resignation from her position as NA deputy due to health reason.

Ho Chi Minh City rises to new heights

 Ho Chi Minh City rises to new heights

2 killed, 1 injured in truck collision

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two container trucks going in the same direction crashed into each other and exploded on Nguyen Binh Khiem Street in coastal Hai Phong City at around 3am on Wednesday morning.

More Vietnamese prefer traveling to Japan, South Korea

 Japan and South Korea are among the most favorite destinations for the Vietnamese as more local tourists will opt for these two northeast Asian nations when it comes to traveling abroad.

HCMC’s District 5 to open more traditional craft streets to lure tourists

 District 5 of HCMC is planning to open some more traditional craft streets and provide free wifi on these streets to lure more tourists.