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Ninh Thuan prepares for 2016 wine festival

 The central province of Ninh Thuan will host the 2016 Grapes and Wine Festival from September 29 to October 1.

Vinh Long launches hat boi shows for tourists

Hat boi or tuong, a genre of traditional theatre in the central and south regions, will be staged for tourists in Vinh Long this year.

Fuel imports from Korea shoot up

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam had spent US$485 million importing 1.06 million tons of fuels from South Korea in the year to August, up a staggering 573% in volume year-on-year,

Panoramic views of Saigon urban rail project

 The Saigon Urban Rail Project is now 70% complete and on target to be placed into service in 2018. In honour of the occasion we have gathered some panoramic photos of pillars and sections of the construction.

Foreign fashion firms consider Vietnam a ‘gold mine’

VietNamNet Bridge - Zara opened its first shop on September 8 to big crowds, and H&M is expected to arrive in Vietnam early next year. 

Upscale apartments at the National Convention Centre

Here’s a look at the apartment complex senior government officials stay at when travelling from other parts of the country to Hanoi to participate in political, workshop or a variety of other events.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/9

 Nipro supplies local demand, Entrepreneurship, capital surge, Viet Nam international motorshow set to return, Effective animal husbandry policies needed, Value of shares auctioned increases by 84%, Eco-friendly products get tax cuts on export

Referees vie for Golden Whistle, Golden Flag awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three candidates have entered the final round of the 2016 Golden Whistle award for referees, the Viet Nam Football Federation said.

Trinh to referee at U17 Women’s World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Truong Thi Le Trinh has been invited to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup being held in Jordan from September 30 to October 21.

Vietnam may raise retirement age to respond to aging population

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has included a provision to raise the retirement age in the draft amendments of the Labour Law.


Hoa wins gold at national champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Olympian Nguyen Thi Nhu Hoa won the women’s individual epee title at the National Fencing Championship on September 21 in Ha Noi.

Nguyen Kim seen replacing The Gioi Di Dong at Big C

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Kim, a retailer of mobile phones and home appliances, is expected to open stores at Big C supermarkets, replacing mobile phone retailer The Gioi Di Dong which has moved out of the Big C chain.

Hanoi ban on motorbikes from other provinces sparks controversy

 A recent regulation by Hanoi authorities that would ban motorbikes from other provinces entering the city to solve the traffic crisis has received opposition.

Hanoi plans to build luxury hotels on ‘golden land’

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi is expected to have 20,000 rooms in the next five years and 20 luxury hotels located in advantageous positions in the city. 

Chinese phone invasion raises concerns about information security

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have voiced their concern about Chinese phone products in the domestic market, warning that there are latent risks about information insecurity.

Saudi Arabia marks 86th National Day

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 86th National Day on 23rd September 2016 to commemorate the unification and founding of the Kingdom at the hands of its founder His Majesty King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1932.

First steps taken to implement action plan on air quality

 How to effectively implement Decision No. 985a /QD-TTg approving the national action plan on air quality management up to 2020, with a vision toward 2025, was the subject of a conference held in Hanoi on September 22. 

Fishers switch jobs as Mekong Delta dries up

VietNamNet Bridge – Many farmers who depended on catching fish and other aquatic creatures during the flood season in the Cuu Long Delta have switched to other jobs since the delta has not seen major flooding in recent years.

Five-year imprisonment sentence for blogger upheld

An appeal court in Hanoi on September 22 upheld the five-year imprisonment sentence for blogger Nguyen Huu Vinh. 

Vietnam, Denmark required to maintain legislative cooperation

 Vietnam and Denmark should maintain cooperation in legislative affairs and policy making in order to tighten the relations between the two legislative bodies and their offices, National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has stated.