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Protein risk for millions from rising CO2 emissions – study

 About 150 million people risk a significant loss of protein if carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise, leaving children in the worst-affected countries more vulnerable to death and disease, 

Vietnamese cinema market worth more than $100 million

VietNamNet Bridge - Sixty percent of the cinema market in Vietnam is being held by foreign investors, with CGV and Lotte from South Korea the main players.

Resignation from controversial official rejected

 The Government will not accept resignations from officials under investigation, according to the Law on Officers and Public Servants, said Mai Tien Dung, Chairman of the Government Office.

Plan for management of antibiotic use in farming

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Wednesday launched the Việt Nam National Action Plan for management of antibiotic use and control of antibiotic resistance in livestock production and aquaculture in the 2017-20 period.

Memory sticks in Vietnam highly vulnerable to malware

 Vietnam is one of the top 20 countries that are at great risk of malware attacks on personal computers through USB flash drives, CDs and DVDs, according to Kaspersky Lab’s quarter two report on global security.

Visa-free travel between Vietnam and Chile

 Starting from August 11, Vietnamese and Chilean holders of ordinary passports will not need to apply for visa when traveling between the two countries following an agreement signed between the two countries on October 17, 2016.

CAAV suggests urgent solutions to expand Tan Son Nhat Airport

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport to develop solutions needed for Tan Son Nhat International Airport to increase its capacity in the 2017-2018 period.

Tourism insiders seek ways to attract more foreigners to Vietnam

 Tourism managerial agencies and travel companies suggested measures to attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam at a meeting in Hanoi on August 3.

Many international talents to join VNCMF 2017

 The 3rd Vietnam Connection Music Festival (VNCMF) 2017, Vietnam’s largest classical music event, will be held from August 12-26 in Hanoi, Hue, HCM City, with the participation of many international talents.

Movie ‘Girl From Yesterday’ scores success

 Director Phan Gia Nhat Linh’s film ‘The Girl From Yesterday’ has earned VND50 billion after just ten days since its release.

Foreign home ownership may rise to 99 years

 The leasehold for home ownership for foreigners in Vietnam will be extended from 50 years to 99 years if the draft Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units is approved.

Vietnam third in attracting international acquirers

 Rich with investment opportunities and positive demographics, ASEAN continues to attract international acquirers according to the latest edition of Spotlight Asia, Kroll’s quarterly M&A newsletter, produced in association with Mergermarket.

Tam Thanh art community village wins Asian Townscape Award

The Tam Thanh art community village in Tam Ky City of Quang Nam Province has been awarded the 2017 Asian Townscape Award for its colourful murals.

Dozens dead, missing in flash floods in the north

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 30 people are dead or missing after tragically damaging rains and floods hit northern mountainous provinces over the past three days.

ARV, methadone treatments to help VN reach UN’s 90-90-90 goals

Anti-retroviral (ARV) therapy and methadone maintenance therapy are expected to be offered at more health facilities in Viet Nam to achieve the UN’s 90-90-90 goals by 2020, 

Homestay: a community-based tourism business

 VietNamNet Bridge – The path leading to Phia Thap Village, home to 50 families from the Nung ethnic minority in Cao Bang Province, is surrounded by green rice paddy fields.

Ministry cuts school subjects, periods

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has approved a new general education programme, focused on reducing the number of subjects and periods.

Apple Music banks on 'Carpool Karaoke' fans paying for star pairings

 Will Smith gate-crashing a wedding party or John Legend and Alicia Keys serenading a woman at a launderette are just some of the reasons Apple Inc hopes viewers will pay for Apple Music ...

Taiwanese brewer to enter Vietnamese market

 With the total consumption of about 3.8 billion litres of beer each year, Vietnam is an attractive market luring in numerous foreign investors, and in the upcoming period, a Taiwanese brewer may join and heat up the competition.

Construction of $5.4 billion Long Son petrochemical complex resumes

 Construction of $4.5 billion Long Son petrochemical complex in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will resume before the end of this year, following the recent restructing of shareholders in the joint venture company.