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BOT no longer favored investment mode

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2011-2015, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) raised huge funds of VND186.66 trillion for road transport projects, accounting for 92.15 percent of the total capital mobilized. 

Quy Nhon worth a visit

 Quy Nhon is a coastal city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh which is easily accessible by either air or road. This is a famous travel destination but the living cost there is low.


Uncertain future of IT product distributors

VietNamNet Bridge - Digiworld, one of the three largest technology equipment distributors in Vietnam, has adjusted its business plan compared with previous expectations.

Central Highlands up efforts to prevent soil degradation

 The degradation of soil in the Central Highlands has increased, impacting production and ethnic minority groups, according to Nguyen Dinh Ky, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Geography Association.

Ballet in Ravel’s Bolero in HCM City

 The HCM City Ballet, Symphony and Opera Theatre’s (HBSO) “Ballet in Ravel’s Bolero” show will present two famous and frequently performed ballets “Bolero” and “Serenade”. 

HCM City explores high-tech waste treatment plan

 HCM City plans to reduce burying of solid wastes and improve waste treatment technologies by 2030, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

$4 billion project in Thu Thiem new urban area may face rejection

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City People’s Committee is keeping the development plan initially designed for Thu Thiem new urban area and does not expect to approve new projects not under the original plan.

The big bag lineup

At a hospital in southern Dong Nai Province there are so many people seeking medical atention that they have to stay awake and line up at 1-2am to get a number for their turn.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/8

CIEM: Drastic reforms key to growth, Vietnam’s rice exports dwindle 18.4 percent in seven months, ASEAN investors keen on VN's manufacturing, processing industry, Liquidity is a key strength of Vietcombank: Moody's

The village that breeds white horses to make bone glue

VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of households in Pham village in the northern province of Thai Nguyen have good incomes thanks to a new job: raising white horses to process bone glue and supply horse meat to restaurants across the country.

Thai Tourism Minister believes in cooperation potential with Vietnam

 Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, believes that there is still room for Vietnam and Thailand to grow and attract tourists with different tourism purposes. 

Foreign company in Dong Nai blamed for illegal waste release

 Dong Nai province’s administration has confirmed Chin Well Fasteners (Vietnam) Co. Ltd, a wholly foreign owned company, illegally released wastewater into the environment and buried a big volume of waste mud in its campus. 

ASEAN aims for East Sea code

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Le Hoai Trung speaks to the press about the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in resolving the simmering East Sea dispute.

Van Don - Mong Cai Highway project still hot topic of debate

The Quang Ninh People’s Committee, getting impatient about the slow pace of the Van Don – Mong Cai Highway project, has asked the Prime Minister to assign the provincial authorities to act as the authorized agency for the project.

VN online advertising needs more attention: Experts

Online marketing in Viet Nam is entering a period of rapid development, but this development continues to face obstacles, including consumer confidence, payments and online marketing, according to a report.

The largest school in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - With an area of almost 200 hectares, the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture is Vietnam's largest school, with many faculties such as Livestock, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Soil Management, Veterinary, and Fisheries.  

Malaysia, Laos and Thailand join International Cycling Tournament in Vietnam

 A team each from Malaysia, Laos and Thailand will take part in the 2016 VTV International Cycling Tournament later this month.

Stronger punishment urged for IP violations in Vietnam

The infringement of intellectual property (IP), manufacturing and trading of counterfeit goods in Vietnam has become increasingly complicated with more sophisticated tricks being employed. 

Turning garbage into paintings

From waste like cartoons, eggshells, straw, beer and beverage cans and nails, local artisans Nguyen Van Quang and Doan Niem have turned them into artworks which are priced from hundreds of thousands of dong to millions of dong.

Wind farm investors line up despite poor track record

 While foreign investors are lining up to invest in new wind farms in Vietnam, numerous previously licensed wind farms are long delayed in construction or had their investment certificates revoked.