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Korean festival to be held in Hanoi

A South Korean traditional cultural festival will take place at the Vietnam Art Culture Centre on September 3.

Canada Foreign Minister to travel to Vietnam

Canadian Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion announced on September 2 that he will travel to Cambodia and Vietnam from September 2 to 8 to advance Canada’s bilateral relations with these two emerging economies and members of ASEAN.

Tourism property market picks up

The tourism property market has been hot this year with many new projects and increasing transaction volumes, insiders said.

HCM City hospital to perform more thoracoscopic surgeries

Doctors at HCM City’s Cho Ray Hospital are set to routinely use the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery technique after perfecting it by performing a few dozen surgeries over the past year.

French President Hollande to pay State visit to Vietnam

French President Francois Hollande is to pay a State visit to Vietnam September 5-7 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang, according to the Foreign Ministry’s statement released yesterday.

Indian PM Modi begins visit to VN

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins an official two-day visit to Vietnam  today at the invitation of Vietnam ’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Sugar millers attempt to manipulate prices, pocket millions

Sugar consumption in Vietnam has for decades far outpaced domestic production with the nation relying on imports to bridge the deficit between supply and demand, said the Vietnam Sugar Association as a recent business forum.

State sets short deadline to divest from beer giants

The state plans to complete the divestment from Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Sabeco) and Hanoi Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Habeco) within 16 months.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/9

UOB and ORIX invest in Vietnam's leading private hydropower company; Shares sink, ending four-day rally; Construction of VN’s biggest zoo speeds up

VietNamNet’s 2016 Concert features well-known revolutionary songs

VietNamNet Bridge - VietNamNet's national concert Dieu Con Mai (Things Everlasting) took place successully at the Hanoi Opera House on the National Day afternoon.


August Revolution and lessons on seizing opportunity

The identification of suitable occasions for revolution and the preparation of forces to seize such opportunities always play an extremely important role in revolutions.

Strong rise of new players in Saigon cinema market

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City cinema market has become much more competitive with the closure of Galaxy Nguyen Trai, one of the most important cinemas of Galaxy Cinema, and the rise of several newcomers.

Young female leaders who inherit fortunes face business difficulties

VietNamNet Bridge - Many women praised for their talent and huge business assets inherited from their parents have not performed well in business.

Vietnam among Rough Guides' best places to travel solo

Solo travel can be a most rewarding experience, says Rough Guides, a popular travel magazine. Here are the top 10 best places to travel solo, including Vietnam, according to a poll of the magazine’s readers.

Investors pursue hundred-million dollar horse racecourses

VietNamNet Bridge - A series of racecourse projects are awaiting business licenses as the legal framework for the business field is to be released in several days.

Ha Noi playgrounds used by street food vendors, not kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many playgrounds at Ha Noi apartment buildings have been encroached on by street vendors and local businesses, despite local authorities’ efforts.

The truth about the special brick of President Ho in Paris

Many Vietnamese people know the verse "With a red brick, Uncle Ho fights against the frosty winter" by poet Che Lan Vien, describing the time in Paris of President Ho. However, most of them do not know about the special brick mentioned in the verse.

A forgotten island in Phu Yen

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central coast province of Phu Yen is home to multiple scenic venues and Mai Nha Island is one of them. Called a forgotten or deserted island by local people,

General school students fed up with vocational training

Despite low tuition and the 100-period (one period of 45 minutes) curriculum, the majority of general school students are not interested in vocational training programs. They attend the vocational classes just to receive bonus marks. 

Pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake: a 20 year-old idea

In early October, all streets around Hoan Kiem Lake (or Sword Lake) in Hanoi will become pedestrian streets at weekend evenings during the trial period which will last until the 2017 Lunar New Year Holiday.