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Song Da Corp’s IPO to sell 219 million shares

 The state-owned Song Da Corporation will offer 219 million shares at its initial public offering (IPO) scheduled on December 25.

Government leader hosts Lao Defence Minister

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting Lao Defence Minister Chansamone Channhalat in Hanoi on December 18.

Popular puppeteer opens 2nd mini theatre at home

 VietNamNet Bridge – Noted water puppeteer Phan Thanh Liem has just opened his second miniature theatre for water puppetry at his private home in Hanoi’s Long Bien District.

Vietnamese diets still lack iodine

 Using iodine in salt, a health step long enforced in Western countries, cannot by itself improve iodine shortages in Vietnamese people, experts agreed at a conference held last week in Hanoi.

Experts: Start-up potential high for solution finders

 A huge potential exists in the country for start-ups that find innovative solutions for existing problems, and young people must be the game changers for this to happen.

Academics divided on tuition-free pedagogy education

 A pedagogy university in Ho Chi Minh City is struggling financially after implementing a tuition-free policy issued twenty years ago.

HCM City considers public e-motorbike rental service

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport has proposed the city People’s Committee allow a pilot electric motorbike rental programme in District 1.

Vietnam wins first prize of WhiteHat Grand Prix 2017

 The Vietnamese team has won the first prize of the WhiteHat Grand Prix 2017 international Cybersecurity contest.

Formosa fined for improper hazardous waste treatment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two companies involved in an illegal case of hazardous waste landfill in central Ha Tinh Province have been fined a total VND1 billion or US $45,000.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/12

 Singapore’s entrepreneur training debuts in Vietnam, Large steel structure factory inaugurated in Dong Nai, Experts: HCMC apartment supplies seen rising next year, Growth continuing in FMCG

The ‘bitcoin rush’

People are rushing to buy bitcoin mining machines. Bitcoin ATMs can be found at some cafes in HCMC. Numerous calls for investments in bitcoin have appeared on the internet. And some travel firms accept payments in bitcoin.

Vietnamese businesses exposed to more ransomware cyberattacks

Experts say ransomware continues attacking businesses, and that cryptocurrency mining malware has appeared on websites in Vietnam, while spyware is attacking Android smartphones.

Hanoi residents complain about smoke from burning of garbage, straw

VietNamNet Bridge - Residents are complaining about columns of smoke from burning stacks of straw in the Hanoi suburbs. 

HCM City education dept to compile textbooks for students

VietNamNet Bridge - HCMC has received approval from the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for its plan to compile textbooks for use at general schools in the city. 

Can Tho court sentences four to prison for fraud

The People’s Court in Mekong Delta’s Can Tho City sentenced one foreigner and three Vietnamese to prison for cheating 37 people of some VND5.3 billion (US$235,500) via social network Facebook.

Over 50 worldwide countries join WhiteHat Grand Prix 2017

 The WhiteHat Grand Prix 2017 under theme of "Vietnam Heritages" was officially opened in Hanoi capital yesterday with the participation of 277 leading network security and software teams from more than 50 countries in the world. 

Lam Dong ready for 7th Da Lat Flower Festival

 The central highlands province of Lam Dong has almost completed all preparations for the 7th Da Lat Flower Festival to be taken place from December 23-27.

Japanese-American violinist Tamaki Kawakubo to perform in Hanoi

 Japanese-American violinist Tamaki Kawakubo gives a performance themed “Melodies of happiness” at Hanoi Opera House on January 17.

School managers petition to eliminate tuition exemption policy

 Pedagogy schools are facing financial difficulties as they have to subsidize for training expenses when the government’s subsidization is not enough.

Seven-day Tet holiday announced

 Government officers and workers will enjoy a 7-day holiday for the 2018 Tet (Lunar New Year), from February 14 - 20, 2018 (on December 29- January 5 of the lunar calendar).