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Vietnam welcomes framework agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme

 Vietnam welcomes the framework agreement on iran’s nuclear programme reached by the P5+1 and the West Asian country on April 2, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Hai Binh said on April 10.

Officials talk promising developments in Vietnam-China relations

The outcomes of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official China visit from April 7-10 generated an important prerequisite for healthy and sustainable bilateral relations for each country’s benefits.

President welcomes Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary

 President Truong Tan Sang received Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Seko Hiroshige during his working visit to Vietnam for the Vietnam-Japan University project in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12.

Three Western style cafes for a coffee meeting

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon is famous for its coffee culture and wide offering of many different environments where one can grab a cup of joe.

Vietnam urged to build up vocational training strategy

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has been trying to produce more and more workers with bachelor’s degrees, while it has been neglecting vocational education. 

HAGL’s first subsidiary to be listed, will its boss become the richest in VN?

Well-known in the fields of real estate and football, the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) operates in many industries. It has 31 subsidiaries operating in the fields of real estate, construction, services, mining, agriculture and hydropower.

Vietnam aims for larger slice of the global pie

 VietNamNet Bridge – Until a few years ago major Vietnamese conglomerates were the sole driving influence for investing in international markets and single-handedly reaping the rewards of a global economy.

Actress to join Japanese film project

VietNamNet Bridge – Actress Nha Phuong will take part in a film to be made by Viet Nam Television in co-operation with Japan's TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) Television. 

Minister seeks further clarification on earthquake risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Science and Technology Minister Nguyen Quan on Wednesday urged Japanese scientists to further clarify risks of an earthquake at the construction site of the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/4

Golden opportunity for Vietnam honey exports, Russian investment into Vietnam at record high, Eximbank in merger talks with a local bank, Viet Capital Bank net profits up by half, VAMC to adjust NPL interest rate

Image: Unique wire-made jewelry in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Rings, necklaces, bracelets and other pieces of jewelry are made manually from colorful wires. Each jewelry is priced from VND50,000 ($2.5) to more than VND1 million ($50).

Shipping firms go aground, bankers burdened with old ships

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks cannot collect debts from shipping firms, which have been taking losses for several years.

A Hanoian oddity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Egg coffee is one of Hanoi’s must-tries for visitors and has been included in many food tours around the capital city.

Rambling through Ninh Thuy fishing villages

 Ninh Thuy commune with small and charming fishing villages is located near Doc Let Beach in Ninh Hoa township, Khanh Hoa. Here, tourists will discover local daily life as well as enjoying fruits and seafoods from Ninh Hoa.

The image of Vietnam in the early 19th century

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos of Vietnam under the French rule period through the lens of foreign correspondents at that time.

Fish farmer becomes billionaire

VietNamNet Bridge – A farmer in the southern province of Ca Mau became a billionaire farming boi fish.

 

Vietnam needs to keep watchful eye on China-founded AIIB: economists

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam still has not provided an answer to the question on whether to join AIIB. Meanwhile, economists have called on the government to think carefully before making a decision. 

Social News 12/4

 WB project helps Hanoi cut red tape surrounding land use rights, Goods smuggling cases uncovered in Ho Chi Minh City, 14 provinces vulnerable to forest fires, Hanoi enlarges wastewater treatment plant

Morocco – a new land of opportunity for Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Morocco is rapidly becoming an important player in the North African market, with its proximity making it attractive to Vietnamese businesses, which can use it as a hub for their African sales and operations.

Art & craft of pulling the right strings

 VietNamNet Bridge – A project wherein students study, perform and research traditional arts has the potential to be a cultural breakthrough.