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Vietnam targets 1 million businesses by 2020, but will they survive?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is expected to have 1 million businesses by 2020 as targeted by the government, but economists warn that companies won’t be able to grow in a stifling business environment.

Apparel export target seen unobtainable in 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s export target of US$30 billion seems to be a daunting task for the textile and garment sector given higher costs, fewer orders and mounting competition.

Tuned-up computer market explodes in Vietnam

Analysts have noted a growing tendency that computer manufacturers are trying to provide products serving specific needs of hi-tech fans. 

Educators question reliability of multiple-choice exam questions

VietNamNet Bridge - The fact that an examinee got a score of 10 on a physics test and zero for math in the 2016 high school final exam has raised questions about the reliability of multiple-choice questions.

Scientist suggests creating artificial reef to restore marine ecosystem

To rehabilitate the aquatic resources in the central provinces, it would be better to create artificial reefs as ‘houses’ for creatures.

Vietnam, US strike deal to end shrimp fight

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh announced recently that a settlement has been reached with the US ending two longstanding World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes involving shrimp imports.

FDI inflow in Vietnam increases positively in Jan-Jul

The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Vietnam in first seven months of the year have seen an increase thanks to a raft of newly-registered large-scale projects.

Industrial zone workers struggle with daily life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although working hard everyday, workers in industrial zones still struggle with the necessities of life daily.

Craftsmen work to spread the fame of Bat Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the bank of the Red River, there is situated a seven-century old pottery village. Bat Trang, the most famous and long-standing pottery village in Viet Nam is an interesting attraction in the capital

Crossing the river in Vietnamese way

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 200 households of Muong ethnic in Tan My commune, Lac Son district of the northern province of Hoa Binh risk their life every day by crossing the Buoi River on bamboo rafts.

More money in circulation could increase inflation rate

VietNamNet Bridge - It is expected that large amounts of money will be pumped into circulation to obtain the ambitious target of 6.7 percent GDP growth rate. This has raised the fear that hot growth will bring high inflation back.

Switched at birth: parents demand more compensation for hospital’s mistake

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two girls switched at birth three years ago returned to their rightful parents last Monday, but the families said they first wanted more compensation from the hospital that made the mistake.

Vietnam to play six friendly matches ahead of AFF Cup

The Vietnamese men’s national football team, coached by Nguyen Huu Thang, will play at least six friendly matches in preparation for the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup, scheduled to take place in Myanmar and the Philippines later this year. 

Amateur singing in Kien Giang province

 Kien Giang is an ideal place for those who want peaceful holidays. It has beautiful islands and a primitive beauty.

Son Doong among top 9 wonderful caves in the world

 VietNamNet Bridge - Business Insider website has released a list of nine amazing caves, including Vietnam's Son Doong Cave.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 31/7

Emirates seeks 30% airport fee cut for Dubai-Hanoi service, VITAS: Brexit already impacts apparel exporters, FDI approvals for real estate sector up in H1, Ninh Thuan seeks investors for 57 projects

Code of conduct needed at tourism sites

VietNamNet Bridge – An official of a district-level office in central Ha Tinh Province has stirred a wave of outrage after his photo was posted on Facebook last Thursday.

Aviation sector needs to improve work force

 VietNamNet Bridge – All cases causing airway insecurity at levels B and C (A is the highest level) in the first six months this year were made by people, and this fact raised a “red” alarm about work force quality in the airway sector,

Popular Vietnam theater drama to hit US stages

  Da co hoai lang, a popular drama of Idecaf theater based in HCMC, will be performed in the U.S. on August 6, 7 and 14.

Exhibition “Dérive”, HCM City

Exhibition “Dérive” features artworks by Ha Manh Thang, Christine Nguyen, Trong Gia Nguyen and Tran Van Thao.