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2016 outstanding youths honoured

 A ceremony was held on March 19 to honour ten outstanding youths selected by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s Central Committee and the Fund for Vietnamese Young Talents in 2016.

Singaporean PM’s visit expected to strengthen strategic partnership

 The upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will be a chance for Vietnam and Singapore to discuss strategic orientations and specific measures to deepen their strategic partnership. 

Education Ministry’s university plan a burden to accreditation organizations

VietNamNet Bridge - Accreditation organizations say that accrediting 35 percent of universities and 10 percent of junior colleges by the end of 2017 is a huge task.

Hanoi Buffaloes beat Mono Thew

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Buffaloes came from behind to defeat Mono Thew 91-88 in the semi-final first leg match of the Thailand Basketball Super League in Bangkok on Saturday.

Thanh Hoa lose to Hanoi FC

 VietNamNet Bridge – FLC Thanh Hoa received their first loss in the V.League 1, as they lost to defending champions Ha Noi FC 1-2 in the 10th round at the Hang Day Stadium yesterday.

Chinese businesses carry off precious medicinal herbs in Central Highlands

People in border areas are rushing to the forest to uproot cu ly plant (Cibotium barometz) to sell to Chinese businesses at high priced, raising concerns about the destruction of precious medicinal herbs in Vietnam.

Foreign goods enter domestic market via trade liberalization

VietNamNet Bridge - Though made-in-Vietnam goods are becoming more popular, foreign goods still hold the upper hand in the home market.

Vietnamese grow coffee, foreigners pocket profits

VietNamNet Bridge - Though Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer in the world, it is not earning profits corresponding to its ranking. 

Vietjet Air share prices rise, but VN Airlines has larger market share

Analyst continue to draw comparisons between Vietnam Airlines, the nation’s flag air carrier, and the low cost carrier Vietjet Air, as both of them have listed shares on the stock market.

Vietnam, Cuba share legislative experience

 Law-makers of Vietnam and Cuba shared legislative experience at a recent conference held during a visit of a Vietnamese National Assembly delegation to the Caribbean island from March 13-19. 

Israeli President begins State visit to Vietnam

 The President of Israel Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse began a State visit to Vietnam on March 19 afternoon at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang. 

President commends Commando Arm on 50th founding anniversary

 President Tran Dai Quang hailed the Commando Arm’s efforts and achievements while addressing a ceremony in Hanoi on March 19 to mark the force’s 50th founding anniversary.

The 8X generation of women in the technology world

VietNamNet Bridge - Beautiful, powerful and talented, these young executive officers born in the 1980s have made great contributions to the development of their technology firms.

Social News 19/3

 Citizens still unfamiliar with online public services, Vietnamese, Cambodian young military officers strengthen ties, Ministry discusses integrated health service, insurance payment system

Vietnam will not retain Japanese automakers at any cost: economists

VietNamNet Bridge - Though appreciating Japanese support to Vietnam’s industries, economists say that Japanese automobile manufacturers’ claims for investment incentives are unreasonable.

Child abuse: When silence becomes criminal

 Suffocating doesn’t begin to describe the way my heart constricts these days as news about sexual abuse of children breaks out, one after another.

BUSINESS NEWS 19/3

 Kien Giang to boost shrimp production in 2017, Local contractors need global strategies, Vinalines, Vinacomin join hands in goods shipping, HNX nets $4.3 million in auctions in February

Better way to pay

 Cards are slowly but surely making a dent in the preference for cash in Vietnam.

Roving reporter broadcasts from his bike

If one was to visit the commune of Dan Luc, in the central province of Thanh Hoa, and ask about Pham Ngoc Chieng, every local would have something to say about the 65-year-old veteran who drives around on his motorbike

Snow Town – a new entertainment venue in HCM City

 Covering 4,000 square meters in a new residential area in District 2, HCMC, Snow Town is seen becoming an attractive venue for people who want to entertain themselves from a different perspective.