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Kaspersky Lab to withdraw Microsoft antitrust complaints

Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab said it would withdraw antitrust complaints made in Europe against Microsoft after the U.S. technology giant agreed to change ...

All households in HCM City to have clean water

 A water supply development programme, including 11 projects invested by Saigon Water Corporation (Sawaco), will be implemented in HCM City to supply clean water for all households.

Vietnam to attend architecture exchange exhibition in South Korea

Twenty works from Vietnamese architects will be showcased at an architecture exhibition in the Republic of Korea to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.

Delving into an age-old statue-making village in town

 he statue-making village is located at a small alley at 1017 Hong Bang Street in HCMC’s District 6 where tourists can find hundreds of Buddha statues in different sizes and shapes

Hanoi learns from Sofia, Lisbon’s experience in urban issues

 Hanoi officials exchanged experience in various fields with the administrations of Bulgaria’s Sofia and Portugal’s Lisbon while visiting the two European capital cities from August 5 to 10.

Fine art exhibition in HCM City region opens

 The 22nd fine arts exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City region featuring 122 art works of 107 artists opened at the Fine Arts Museum in District 1 on August 8.

Calvin Harris tops Forbes list of highest-earning DJs for fifth year

 Scottish musician Calvin Harris ruled Forbes' annual list of electronic cash kings on Tuesday as he was named the highest-paid DJ for the fifth consecutive year, 

Ministry orders to inspect plastic surgery clinic in HCM City

After newspapers released the death of a pregnant after a cosmetic surgery in an infirmary in HCM City, the Ministry of Health ordered in writing its sub-department to verify and issue penalty if violations were found.

Solutions proposed to build tourism trademark for Hanoi

A number of solutions have been proposed to build a tourism trademark for Hanoi, at a conference held on August 9 by the Hanoi municipal Party’s Committee.

Hanoi tightens bear farm monitoring with chipping programme

 The Hanoi Forest Protection Department, in coordination with World Animal Protection, has recently completed a re-micro-chipping of over 200 captive bears on farms in Hanoi.

KIDO to sell 14.8% of frozen food subsidiary

The KIDO Group Corporation (KDC) has announced that it will sell 14.8 per cent of its subsidiary KIDO Frozen Food (KDF), or 8.288 million shares, to strategic partners and employees. 

Asian powers map varied M&A plans

 Investors around Asia may share the same excitement about Vietnam’s M&A market, but their strategies are often quite different from one another.

Government urged to sell its stake in Sabeco soon

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that now is the the right time for the state to divest Sabeco shares because the shares are going for a good price.

VN’s first robotic surgery on liver cancer patient

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City have performed the country’s first robotic surgery on a liver cancer patient.

Railway breakdowns prompt investigation

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked concerned organisations to investigate two consecutive breakdowns in which a train was derailed twice at Yen Vien Railway Station 

’Serenity’ exhibition marks Thang’s return

An abstract painting exhibition by artist Tran Nhat Thang, titled Mien Thanh Than (Serenity), has opened on 16 Trang Tien, in the capital city, marking Thang’s return after nearly 10 years. 

Sculptures displayed in HCM City park

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forty-two sculptures in the themes of youth and love are on display at an exhibition in HCM City’s Van Thanh Tourist Park.

South African requested to stop rhino horn auction

Humane Society International - Viet Nam (HSI - Viet Nam) is calling on the South African government to honour its commitment to protect rhinos by refusing permits for an auction of rhinoceros horns.

Abundant attractive deals make huge contribution to M&A market

About $15-20 billion of state divestment, the strongly rising private sector, and a number of investment funds planning to divest, all of these promise to significantly contribute to the development of the sizable M&A market in Vietnam.

Galaxy Studio denies Galaxy Cinema sale rumours

 No negotiations took place over Galaxy Cinema , says Galaxy Studio.