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Can Tho to host 6th southern cake festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual 6th Southern Traditional Cake Festival will take place in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Can Tho from April 6 to 9 next year,

Mobile network operators’ promotion race stopped by MIC

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has told mobile network operators to stop sales promotion campaigns until the end of 2016, in an attempt to stop price wars.

Real estate developers flock to Binh Dinh province

As the Nha Trang and Da Nang real estate markets in the central region have become more saturated, real estate developers are now looking for a new market. They are heading towards Binh Dinh.

ASEAN Economic Community: opportunities and challenges (part 3)

VietNamNet Bridge - "In any condition, we always have to strengthen and maintain relations with neighboring countries, especially ASEAN," former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan has said. 

Noise – the hidden killer in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Tens of millions of Saigonese not only suffer from the effects of waste water, hazardous waste and emissions, but also from noise. 

Privatisation of SOEs must be sped up: experts

 To create a fair business environment to promote the development of the private sector, experts said restructuring of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) must be hastened.

Beware of "self-transformation"

 VietNamNet Bridge - Prof. Hoang Chi Bao said the expression of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the party at present can be said to have reached a critical level.

The environment has reached the threshold of tolerance: Minister

"After a series of incidents, the environment has reached the threshold and this cannot be sustained anymore," Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha told the National Assembly. 

Retailers cutting out the tech middleman

 A new trend is developing in technology product sales, with retailers themselves also playing the role of distributors, a conference heard in HCM City on Tuesday.

Parks become free gyms in Hanoi

 Many Hanoians are enjoying the “luxury” of exercising on gym equipment for free after the city installed these in several public places including parks and gardens. 

Products for children and mothers a hot market

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese market of products and services for children is valued at $2.5 billion, according to FTA, a market analysis firm.

Yellow houses in Hoi An ancient town

VietNamNet Bridge - The first impression many tourists get upon arrival in Hoi An is the charm of the many houses ofa dark yellow color.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/12

 Vietnam-Argentina trade reaches 2.42 billion USD in 10 months, HCM City’s economy keeps growing in 11 months, Vietnam expects GDP growth rate at 7.1-7.3 percent in Q4, RoK firms see Vietnam as potential market

Threats to VN cybersecurity quadruple this year

The Vice Minister of Information and Communications said that cybersecurity has always been an intense concern in Viet Nam, which will only increase to protect legitimate properties and interests against theft and sabotage.

Barriers said to impede waste management

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cumbersome administrative procedures and irrational fees are hindering private sector participation in solid waste management,

Social News 4/12

Rhino horns, skin, jewellery made from ivory seized, Fellowships awarded to female scientists, Flyover coming to unclog HCM City roads near airport, HCM City fire safety inadequate

Tasty specialties of North Vietnam in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - In HCM City, you can enjoy bun cha (vermicelli with grilled pork balls), roast duck, and crab vermicelliwith characteristic tastes of the northern plains.

Viet Nam’s agricultural sector arrives at a crossroads

 New trade agreements, as well as a push for value-added processing, should help sustain export growth in Viet Nam’s agriculture sector.

Vietnam lose first match at international futsal friendly

 Viet Nam’s men’s futsal team lost 3-1 to world No 8 Ukraine in their first match at a friendly tournament in China yesterday.

MARD: Nearly half imported pesticides came from China

 In the first 10 months of the year, half of the imported pesticides came from China, accounting for a whopping 47.5 per cent of total imported value, according to latest statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.