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Travel firms want open visa policy to lure tourists

‘Kong: Skull Island’, an American film with many scenes shot in Vietnam, to open in cinemas on March 10, is expected to bring a golden opportunity to Vietnam to attract travelers and develop the tourism industry.

Excellent uni grads still want to become civil servants

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi’s authorities have announced the recruitment of 25 workers, who are top graduates from many universities in Hanoi. 

New census seeks to compile reliable data

The General Statistics Office (GSO) began carrying out a general economic census nationwide on March 1. GSO head Nguyen Bich Lam tells the Vietnam News Agency that apart from its usual functions,

Father of 71 keeps hope alive for children

The sound of children reciting lessons aloud rings through the house of ‘teacher Nhat’ — as his 71 adopted children lovingly call him — located in the distant commune of Ia Hlop, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.

Prospects for Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry without TPP

 Many are concerned about the prospects of Vietnam’s leather and footwear sector when the US withdraws from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Coach firms stare bankruptcy in face

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach operators are facing bankruptcy after Ha Noi’s Transport Department moved their departure point from My Dinh Bus Station to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station on January 01.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/3

Japanese company interested in water supply project in Dong Nai, Ministry response to cutting toll collection time of many BOT projects, Panasonic Vietnam doubles production capacity

Trade revenue up 17.6 percent in 2 months

 Trade revenue up 17.6 percent in 2 months

Binh Duong int’l cycling race attracts nine foreign teams

 The annual Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament is expected to entertain sport aficionados with exciting races by nine strong teams from eight foreign countries and ten domestic teams during a nine-day competition.

Does Vietnam have 50 young self-made dollar millionaires?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese representative for Facebook has made a shocking revelation that 50 young people, aged 19-20, have become self-made dollar millionaires.

Social News In Brief 2/3

 Bac Lieu approves measures to fix eroded sea dykes, Thua Thien – Hue pays second-batch Formosa compensation to fishermen, RoK foundation to build new rural village in Hau Giang

A Cambodian quarter in Saigon

Those dropping by Tan Da and Mac Thien Tich streets just behind the HCMC Medical University Hospital in HCMC’s District 5 can see signs of stores and parking lots in both Vietnamese and Khmer.

Crowds welcome Japanese Emperor, Empress at Temple of Literature

Hundreds of Hanoi people gathered to welcome Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko who made a tour to the Temple of Literature on March 2.

APEC SOM1 continues agenda, discussing cooperation plans

 Continuing its agenda, the first Asia-Pacific Economic (APEC) Senior Officials Meeting (SOM1) will hear and discuss an array of reports during the March 2 afternoon session.

Vietnam Rubber Group to make IPO in second quarter

 The Vietnam Rubber Group (VBG) will hold an initial public offering (IPO) in the second quarter of 2017, said General Director Tran Ngoc Thuan.

Vietnam’s futsal team honoured with Fair Play Award 2016

 Vietnam’s national futsal squad was named for the first prize of the 2016 Fair Play Award with 705 points at a ceremony held by the Ho Chi Minh City law newspaper on the evening of March 1.

Italian Design Day in Vietnam kicks off

 The Italian Design Day in Vietnam, offering an opportunity for designers from Italy and Vietnam to meet and exchange their experiences, will open in Vietnam on March 2.

Dog on runway delays plane

 The Northern Airports Authority has confirmed that a plane was unable to land for 15 minutes because a dog was running loose on the runway at Dien Bien Phu Airport.

U20 Vietnam, U23 Schalke 04 to meet for friendly match

 The Vietnam U20 squad will prepare for the FIFA U20 World Cup by joining a long-term training camp February 28- April 16 in Germany.

The best pictures of Van Long Natural Reserve

Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Van Long Nature Reserve in Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province is as beautiful as a painting.