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Wealthy Vietnamese advised to ‘buy’ European citizenship

Vietnamese consultancy firms are now advising wealthy Vietnamese to apply for citizenship in countries which have more open regulations, especially in Europe.

Bomb kills father and daughter at school in Thailand's troubled south

 A motorcycle bomb killed a father and daughter in front of a Thai elementary school as parents were dropping off their children on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a series of attacks in the troubled south.

G20 a success for China, but hard issues kicked down the road

China is lauding its successful hosting of the G20 summit in scenic Hangzhou, with open confrontation largely avoided and broad consensus reached over the fragile state of the global economy and the need for a wide range of policies

Trump, Clinton court Ohio as White House race enters final 2 months

 Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton opened a final two-month sprint to the Nov. 8 election on Monday with the Republican presidential nominee suddenly looking stronger as he and his Democratic rival took their bitter fight to Ohio.

10 top tourist attractions in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge - The following are the recommended places for tourists to Da Lat, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam.

Should students help with cleaning tasks at school?

VietNamNet Bridge - A video filmed by a parent showing images of fourth and fifth graders carrying tables has been posted on the internet, causing controversy.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/9

 8M State budget deficit at $5bn, Danone exiting Vietnam due to dismal Dumex sales, Agricultural investors make up small fraction, Many SOEs operate inefficiently, Canadian joint owner takes over whole PVI Sun Life

Climate change, sea level rise scenario gets updated for 2016

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been making updates to the national climate change and sea level rise scenario.

French software firm supports Quang Ninh in Egov development

 The French software company Linagora and the Hanel DTT joint-venture will support the northern province of Quang Ninh in developing an e-government ( Egov) and training human resources. 

Ba Ria - Vung Tau agrees location for tourist airport

 The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has agreed a location in Loc An Commune in Dat Do District for Ho Tram Project Co Ltd to build an airport to cater to its guests.

Important milestones in VN-France relations

 Important milestones in VN-France relations

Hanoi unveils ambitious transport plan

 Hanoi’s Department of Transport has unveiled a detailed plan for the city transportation with upgraded bridges and expressways to attempt to resolve the city’s congestion problem by 2030.

Vietnam among 20 best countries to visit

 Vietnam has been voted one of the twenty best countries in the world to visit, according to a survey released recently by US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNT).

Vietnam Waste Solutions tracks down smell in HCM City

Residents in the southern area of HCMC have been complaining that their daily lives are badly affected by a stink in the air. Some claim that this is caused by Da Phuoc waste-treatment zone. The CEO of VN Waste Solutions talks about the issue.

Article 292 of Criminal Code to be removed

The government have agreed to propose to the National Assembly that Article 292 of the Criminal Code 2015 be removed due to it hindering the development of internet and telecommunications-based companies and startups in particular.

A peek into Francois Hollande’s hotel room

French President Francois Holland will stay at the Hotel Metropole Hanoi during his visit to the nation’s capital.

Lantern street in HCM City

Storeowners on Cho Lon Street, also known as lantern street, in District 5 of Ho Chi Minh City are busily preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors and shoppers during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tan Son Nhat Airport elevated road requires VND3.5 trillion

The project to develop a road system to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City will need some VND3.5 trillion (US$156.25 million) in investment.


HCM City proposes use of Japanese ODA for metro line

The HCM City People’s Committee has proposed the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) consider the use of Japanese ODA loans for the funding of the two-phase construction of the Urban Metro Line No. 3a project, from Ben Thanh to Tan Kien.

Halt to vehicle tax exemption for Viet Kieu returnees proposed

The Ministry of Finance has proposed removing tax exemptions for cars and motorcycles that overseas Vietnamese, or Viet Kieu.