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HCM City launches Internet of Things startup competition

 The Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) launched the 2017 Internet of Things Startup Competition (IoT Startup 2017) on March 25.

Hoi An listed in TripAdvisor’s top best destinations in 2017

 Vietnam’s beloved town Hoi An has proved its charm once again as TripAdvisor users have chosen it among the world's best destinations. 

Photography festival launched for young artists

 The second Young Photography Festival has just launched in Hanoi. 

Vietnam participates in Francophone festival in France

 Vietnam attended the Francophone festival held in Yebles commune, Seine et Marne province, in the outskirts of Paris, on March 25-26.

Three foreign films begin shooting in Vietnam

 Three foreign film projects in Vietnam have been approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism this year.

UOB to set up foreign subsidiary bank in Vietnam

 The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country.

Vietnam saves 471,000 kWh of electricity in Earth Hour 2017

 Vietnam joined many other countries around the world during the 2017 Earth Hour late on March 25 with the symbolic action of turning off unnecessary electrical devices for one hour. 

ASEAN chief justices meet in Brunei

 The Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) is holding its fifth meeting in Brunei from March 22-25 with the participation of 10 ASEAN member countries. 

Vietnam-US relations spotlighted at AmCham Gala 2017

 Vietnam and the US have witnessed remarkable strides and historical milestones in their relations over the past 20 years, especially in economics and education-training. 

CPV’s support for left-wing movement reaffirmed at Mexico seminar

 A senior official of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has reiterated the CPV’s support for the left-wing movement which fights for peace, prosperity and equality in the world.

Social News 26/3

 Keep power cost stable: Deputy PM, HCM City starts safe supply chains, HCM City reviews efforts to create educated society, Bones found near Vietnam War battle site reburied, Udon noodle shop owner teaches free Japanese to young Vietnamese  

Internationally standardized education – gold mine for investors

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more investors have injected money into the educational sector as it is considered a gold mine, experts have said.

Facebook fan pages in Vietnam unexpectedly eliminated

VietNamNet Bridge - The Facebook community and marketing directors have recently noticed the mysterious disappearance of many large fan pages with millions of likes each. 

Franchising doors still not open in many business fields

VietNamNet Bridge - Franchising has become popular in many business fields in South East Asian countries, but not in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/3

 Danang hi-tech park attracts nearly US$160 million investments, HCM City, World Bank cooperate to improve local life quality, New sails for ASEAN-China trade, Quang Nam’s six-sector plan for 2025 soars

Vietnam sees big opportunities investing in Russia’s far eastern area

VietNamNet Bridge - Russia's invitation to Vietnam to make investments in its far eastern area has been welcomed by local economists.

Vietnamese gymnast nabs gold at world event

 Gymnast Le Thanh Tung snatched a gold medal with a perfect landing in the men’s vault finals with a score of 14.733 at the 10th edition of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar yesterday.

RMIT university to represent Viet Nam at Asia Pacific Business Case Competition

 RMIT University team Woohoo will represent Viet Nam at the Regional HSBC - HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong next June.

HCM City revives idea of banning private vehicles in downtown

 The HCM City Department of Transport is carrying out a feasibility study to ban private vehicles on a 221ha zone in the city’s downtown.

In Ben Tre school, students grow clean vegetables

 Students at Luong The Vinh High School in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre grow clean vegetables at school and have even begun to sell them.