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Christian bible school established in HCM City

 A Christian bible school will be set up under the management of the Vietnam Seventh-day Adventist Church after the denomination received a permit from the PM at a ceremony held in in HCM City on August 7.

Thung Nham-a green oasis

 Ninh Binh Province is famous as the home of top tourist destinations Trang An and Bai Dinh pagoda. However, in recent years, the province has also become known for another attraction-Thung Nham-an area abundant in natural beauty.

Top Vietnamese designer to showcase at New York Fashion Week

When it comes to exclusivity in fashion, New York City Fashion Week is just about as select as it gets - and one of the four main fashion weeks (New York, London, Milan and Paris).

Officials consider revising Hoan Kiem Lake street closures

 The times for residents and visitors to relax lakeside and see the gorgeous, green view of Hoan Kiem Lake – without those obnoxious cars and motorbikes zooming past beeping their horns – is coming up for revision.

Firms move to push out veteran labourers

 In the southeast region, a curious phenomenon of foreign direct investment firms ‘recommending’ long-time employees to resign has cropped up. In return, these employees receive a hefty one-time payment.

6.5-percent rise proposed for regional minimum wage in 2018

 The National Wage Council has agreed to propose a region-based minimum wage increase of 6.5 percent for 2018 to the Government for consideration.

Milestones in 50 years of Vietnam - Cambodia diplomatic ties

Vietnam, Cambodia established diplomatic ties in June, 1967, which is a major milestone in the solidarity, traditional friendship between the two nations.

Vietnam hopes for more support from UN Environment

 Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung met Director of the UN Environment Programme Erik Solheim Hanoi on August 8.

Scientists discuss star formation in different environments

Nearly 80 professors, scientists and researchers from 17 countries gathered at an international conference themed “Star formation in different environments” that opened in Quy Nhon city on August 7.

Vietnam highlights significance of ensuring regional peace at ARF meeting

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has highlighted the significance of ensuring peace and stability, including maritime security, as the shared interest of all states in and outside the region.

From traditional to modern ‘Tò He’

Vietnamese people are familiar with Tò he (or toy figurines), which has long been a traditional toy for children. Yet, they know little about its origin and how it is made.

Tourist information centre launched in HCM City

 Two visitor information and support centres recently began operations in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to improve tourism services in the city.

Temporary detention warrant issued for Trinh Xuan Thanh

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on August 7 said that it has issued a temporary detention warrant for Trinh Xuan Thanh, former Chairman of the PetroVietnam Construction Corporation. 

Ethnic groups favour large-scale production

In a remote commune populated by the Xe Dang ethnic group in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, many villages have become prosperous by creating large fields for modern farming.

Some disquiet over affirmative action

Young people across the country are getting results of their college exams. While the tests are designed to screen and send the best students to college, some of them fail despite remarkably high scores

The multi-billion USD race to develop solar energy

VietNamNet Bridge - The profitability of solar energy projects is not as high as hydropower or thermopower plants, but the field has great potential as well as environmental benefits.

The village patriarch revered by ethnic minority A Rem

Dinh Rau, the village patriarch of Phong Nha – Ke Bang Forests, is respected by all A Rem people for his deep understanding about the folk remedies which can help cure serious diseases. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/8

Taxman says will remove barriers for enterprises, Glutinous rice exports to China slowing down, HCMC to set limit on light trucks, Southern industry bolsters links to maintain strong growth

Bachelor’s degree graduates take jobs at cafes to earn daily bread

VietNamNet Bridge - Many university graduates are taking jobs which unrelated to their majors, including manual jobs, to earn a living.

Thanh Hoa rife with illegal slaughterhouses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of slaughterhouses in the central province of Thanh Hoa are operating without licences and failing to meet hygiene and food safety requirements,