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Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico

 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump targeted Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Thursday, threatening to impose a hefty fee on the world's largest automaker if it builds its Corolla cars for the U.S. market at a plant in Mexico.

More luxury beachfront resorts despite low occupancy rate

VietNamNet Bridge - A 3-star hotel with 50-70 rooms needs investment capital of VND100 billion. Meanwhile, annual revenue is not higher than VND20 billion. But more and more hotels arise every day.

Bitcoin plunges as much as 20 percent as Chinese yuan soars

A dramatic rally in digital currency bitcoin came to a spectacular end on Thursday with a plunge of up to 20 percent as China's yuan rose sharply - further evidence of an intriguing inverse relationship between the pair. 

Social News 6/1

 Accidents, traffic jams rise on National Highway 5, Couple discharge unknown waste allegedly causing clam deaths, HCMC strives to cut poverty rate by 1.4 percent, Nearly 8,000 elderly people receive healthcare treatment

Vietnam preserves precious genes with DNA barcoding technology

VietNamNet Bridge - With a technology of identifying species - DNA barcoding – scientists can identify species and their origins with just a very small sample. The technology is now being used in Vietnam.

A taste of southern cuisine: keo fish hotpot

 VietNamNet Bridge – With an abundance of seafood, southerners have created a wide variety of dishes featuring fish in various modes - stewed fish, grilled fish, fermented fish, fish vermicelli and, of course, the ubiquitous fish sauce.

Public investment will be tightened in 2017

 VietNamNet Bridge – Localities and ministries this year must tighten controls on public investment activity, especially in the stages of fund appraisal and balance, approval in principle and final approval.

Winter still to be seen in the north despite climate changes

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoians are experiencing an abnormally hot winter with higher average temperatures in the first half of December compared with the same period 10 years ago. 

Young students use in vitro technique to propagate medicinal herbs

VietNamNet Bridge - Cao Thi Viet Nga from the Vietnam Forestry University and her classmate Vui Van Kien have used an in vitro technique to propagate dang sam (Codonopsis Javania).

Vietnamese startups attract foreign investors

VietNamNet Bridge - The Offpeak project initiated by Christian Nguyen has received millions of dollars from a Japanese investment fund, while Vntrip.vn has called for $3 million worth of capital.

Developing BRT routes to reduce traffic congestion in major cities

 Almost a week since it was officially launched, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) route, from Kim Ma station in Ba Dinh District to Yen Nghia station in Ha Dong District, received initial support from residents.

Administrative discipline is essential for business environment

Phan Duc Hieu, Deputy Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), speaks to the Hai quan (Customs) newspaper about the importance of eliminating stagnation in the business environment.

Urban kids not getting enough exercise in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – It is accepted by everyone that children need plenty of regular physical exercise, but parents in major cities are not doing enough to ensure this, 

New startup impetus as Vietnam innovates

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investors around the world have ranked Vietnam third in the list of the best countries the world should invest in, leading to the inflow of international venture funds.

Lawsuit in U.S. says Coca-Cola downplays risks of sugary drinks

 Coca-Cola Co and the American Beverage Association trade group were sued on Wednesday for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks from consuming sugary beverages.

Social News 5/1

 Phu Quoc island district targets over 1.8 million tourists in 2017, Danang tourism promoted in Hanoi, Military hospital joins cooperation activities with Singapore doctors, Golf tourney connects overseas Vietnamese

Initial Samsung production target is 10 million Galaxy S8 phones: media

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) has set an initial production target of 10 million Galaxy S8 smartphones, South Korea's Electronic Times reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/1

 Vietnam Airlines offers cheap flights to Seoul, Housing land prices increase 20-40 percent in HCMC, Budget home buyers enjoy interest rate of 5% in 2017, Nearly 135 trillion VND invested in power projects in 2016

Hue treats visitors to royal banquet

 A royal banquet in the century-old palace of the Nguyen Dynasty has recently became a highlight in the tour of the ancient imperial city of Hue designed for visitors arriving on cruise liners via Chan May Port.

Vietnam relaxes rice export regulations

 Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh on Wednesday decided to repeal regulations on rice exports and traders as they have become hurdles in the expansion of the sector.