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Comprehensive tests, not exams, will select students for secondary schools

VietNamNet Bridge - Local education and training departments have agreed on secondary school plans to select students based on their learning records and tests on comprehensive knowledge. 

Chinese investment present in all important sectors of VN economy

It is natural that Vietnam, the second largest South East Asian market, has drawn the attention of investors from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.

HCM City unveils 100 recommended books for youth

 The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s Ho Chi Minh City chapter has released a list of 100 books worth reading for young people on April 19.

Government News 21/4

 Defence Minister receives newly-appointed Russian Ambassador, Czech parliamentary committee on budget control welcomed in Hanoi, Belgian lawmakers praise Vietnam for IPU-132 success, Vietnam affirms traditional solidarity with African countries

Deputy PM meets world leaders to WEF on East Asia

 Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met bilaterally world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 20.

PM receives Japan’s largest bank chairman

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received in Hanoi on April 20 Nobuyuki Hirano, Chairman of the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) - the largest bank in Japan.

Vinacomin plans public offering in order to raise charter capital

The Vinacomin - Minerals Holding Corporation (VIMICO) will hold its initial public offering on April 23 on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).

Four of the most expensive foods in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The items on this list are the best of the best and command extremely high price tags because of their rarity and the amount of time involved before they are ready to be sold on the market.

HDBank to raise total asset value by 21.5% this year

  The HCM City Development Joint Stock Bank (HDBank) plans to increase its total asset value from the current VND99.525 trillion (nearly US$4.62 billion) to VND120.882 trillion ($5.61 billion) this year.

Vietnam vows to tackle spam messaging

 The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has vowed to take bolder steps to crack down on spam messages sent via internet and mobile phones, which is rapidly spreading with others cyber-crimes.

Why will 'Wall Street' be moved from HCM City to Hanoi?

 VietNamNet Bridge – A hot debate continues about the decision to move the headquarters of the stock exchange from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.

Invoices and documents for imports in VN market

 Enterprises participating in the circulation of imported goods in the market should take heed of the important regulations on invoices, documents (e.g. their types and time limits of production), and the handling of relevant violations.

Outbound tours favoured during April holiday

 Outbound tours to faraway destinations in Asia and Europe have caught Vietnamese travellers’ interest during the April 30 holiday, which lasts for six days.

Vietnam seeks to foster ties with Asian, African nations

 President Truong Tan Sang will lead a delegation to an international conference from April 22-24 in Jakarta, Indonesia to foster the cooperative ties with other Asian and African nations, including the host.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/4

 MPC mulls issuing non-convertible bonds to raise more working capital, Vietinbank signs loan contract with foreign banks, Indonesia plans to takeover cement company in Vietnam, Q1 remittances to HCMC hit US$1.2 billion

Tien Minh drops to 31st in badminton rankings

  Viet Nam's top player Nguyen Tien Minh slid one spot to 31st in the world badminton rankings, the Badminton World Federation announced.

ANZ predicts 6.5% GDP growth for Vietnam in 2015

 ANZ has forecast an annual GDP growth of 6.5 % for Vietnam in 2015 and 2016, with the bank's economic experts saying the actual result may be even better when taking into account the notable achievements of the first quarter.

Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines move to promote local produce worldwide

A consensus to work together in the development of domestic agricultural products to be sold on the global market was the highlight of meetings between Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in on April 19.

Increased defence cooperation boosts Vietnam-Thailand relations

 Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh said on April 20 that bilateral defence cooperation has transformed the alliance between Vietnam and Thailand.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 20-30 (daily updated)

   Major art&entertainment events in Vietnam's big cities.