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Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos foster anti-drug partnership

Deputy Minister of Public Security Le Quy Vuong led a Vietnamese delegations to join the 16th Tripartite and Bipartite Ministerial Conference of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos on Drug Prevention and Control that opened in Phnom Penh on December 6. 

U.S. trade gap widens as exports of soybeans, other products drop

 The U.S. trade deficit recorded its biggest increase in more than 1-1/2 years in October as exports of soybeans and other products fell, suggesting trade would be a drag on growth in the fourth quarter.

Translation service market: very promising with $100 million value

VietNamNet Bridge - The translation service market appears quiet, but it could generate $100 million in revenue a year.

Trump claims $50 billion SoftBank investment due to his election win

The head of Japan's SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T), which in October set up a $100 billion fund for technology investments, said on Tuesday he would invest $50 billion in U.S. businesses, a move President-elect Donald Trump claimed . . .

Ghost villas in Saigon

 Although the real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City has been warming up in the last two years, there are still hundreds of ghost luxury villas.

Hu Tieu Noodle in Sa Dec

Sa Dec district in Dong Thap province is most famous for its unique cuisines which reflect the remarkable culture and traditions of Dong Thap, including Beef Hotpot, Spring Roll, and especially Hu Tieu Noodle.

Tolerating "corrupt officials" will lead to an adverse outcome

Discussing the causes and solutions to prevent degradation of political ideology, morals and lifestyle, Dr. Vu Ngoc Hoang said the most important solutions include: controlling power; freedom of thought, freedom of speech; personnel renovation...

What does Binh Thuan want: thermal power or a marine-protected area?

Five thermal power projects have been developed in Binh Thuan province, raising serious concerns about pollution, as the plants are located near marine protected area (MPA).

Hanoi police fight traffic congestion

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi police are applying a range of measures to ease traffic congestion in the city as Tet (Lunar New Year) draws near. 

Will coal shares bounce back?

VietNamNet Bridge - The strong increase in coal prices has rekindled hopes for Vietnam's miners and securities investors after a period of disappointment.

Farmer invents 15-function agricultural machine

VietNamNet Bridge - Ta Dinh Huy, 34, has invented an agricultural machine with 15 functions, now available in all 63 cities and provinces throughout the country and exported to Laos. 

Vietnam’s cocoa receives “fine flavour” designation from Int’l Cocoa Organisation

 Viet Nam has become the second Asian country to achieve a fine flavour cocoa (FFC) designation from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO).

Winter concert marks the 60th anniversary of HCMC Conservatory of Music

 A concert titled  “Winter Concert” celebrating the 60th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music will be held on December 12.

Light Festival slated for Lunar New Year celebration

 Authorities of Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An Town and Thailand’s Index Living Mall will jointly organize the Light Festival to welcome the Year of the Rooster 2017.

US firms pin high hope on Vietnam

Despite the uncertain future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, US companies are planning to continue expanding their investments and business in Vietnam.

VN Gov’t wants energy-efficient buildings

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is going through a construction boom, with apartment and office buildings mushrooming, and energy efficiency is imperative, 

Social News 6/12

 HCMC court sentences gambling ring, Bilingual photo book about Hue debuts in France, Vietnam, Sweden share modern journalism, communication skills, Deputy PM urges more security at HCM City airport

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/12

Budget overspending put at VND167 trillion in Jan-Nov, PetroVietnam oil production achieves target 29 days earlier, Vietinbank asks shareholders about 2015 dividend cash payout, Customs clearance on Euro Auto's BMWs investigated

Vietcombank successfully issues non-convertible bonds worth $88m

 The Bank for Foreign Trade of Viet Nam (Vietcombank) on Monday announced it successfully issued non-convertible bonds worth VND2 trillion (US$88 million).

Sabeco starts trading on HOSE; both indices fall

 Shares declined for the second day in a row on both national stock exchanges as investors continued to offload local stocks, especially those of large-cap firms.