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Nguyen Dynasty exercises national maritime sovereignty

 The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) delineated Vietnam’s territory spanning from the mainland to sea and islands, and continuously exercised the country’s maritime sovereignty.

Abuse of antibiotics should net fish farmers prison time

The biggest sellers of fish and seafood in Japan have decided to greatly reduce the number of antibiotic-treated marine products they purchase from Vietnam, a move that's expected to a deliver a huge financial blow to the aquaculture industry.

Pig farms of CP Group polluting Buoi River

VietNamNet Bridge - The increase in the number of big farms which do outsourcing for CP Group has contributed to serious pollution in many localities.

Kien Giang, a destination of National Tourism Year 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kien Giang Province in southwestern Vietnam is one of the best places to explore the Mekong River Delta.

Parents choose private schools because of quality, not tuition

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite high tuition, private schools continue to attract Hanoi parents and their children because of their education quality. 

Shopping via smartphones becoming more popular

More and more Vietnamese consumers are using smartphones to search information about products, order goods and make payments, according to Nguyen Phi Hung, director of DKT Media, Google’s main partner in Vietnam. 

Foreigners buy houses in Vietnam as green light turns on

VietNamNet Bridge - Though some problems still exist in the legal framework, more and more foreigners are registering to buy houses in Vietnam.

Moody's notes shortcomings of VAMC

Ratings agency identifies limitations facing Vietnam Asset Management Company in its work to handle non-performing loans.

HCM City to set up smart transport operation center in 2020

The HCMC Department of Transport expects a smart transport operation center to be in place in 2020 to integrate all traffic monitoring equipment and transport infrastructure management facilities to better manage traffic in the city. 

Foreign-language contract laws vary in VN

In civil and commercial agreements, the parties to the contract may choose Vietnamese or other foreign languages to be the language of contracts. An exception applies in cases where specialised laws may require the contract to be written ...

Technology ministry says will prop up startups

 The Ministry of Science and Technology said it is finding ways to spur growth of startups following the Government’s approval last month of a national scheme to support an innovative startup ecosystem.

Getting on board

 Domestic and foreign investors alike have been keenly monitoring opportunities for M&As in Vietnam's real estate market.

Head-on collision along Da Lat mountain pass kills eight

A serious head-on collision between two passenger buses occurred in the morning of June 19 at Prenn mountain pass in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, killing at least eight and injuring 30 others.

Final plan for Noi Bai expansion still in air

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Nhat, Deputy Minister of Transport, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the need to expand Noi Bai International Airport.

Does every child dream of being a star?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most children and teenagers enjoy acting for fun but not as a career, says HCM City conservatory director.

The world-renowned chefs who "fell in love" with Vietnamese cuisine

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese cuisine is so famous that many well-known chefs in the world have  cookedits famous dishes.

Big bonuses at big conglomerates please staff

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese working for Vietnamese-owned enterprises can receive sky-high bonuses of up to hundreds of billions of dong.

Hanoi ranks top among greatest cities for food

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi placed first in the list of the world’s 16 greatest cities for food selected by the UK’s Telegraph.

Vietnam aims to draw foreign students

 Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bui Van Ga spoke to the newspaper Kinh te & Do Thi (Urban & Economic Affairs) about Vietnam’s efforts to attract foreign students.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/6

 Organic farm produce firm attracts investors, Inter-bank rate remains low due to strong liquidity, Banks required to report monthly interest rates, Rice export slumps in second quarter, Government to continue investment in Vung Ang EZ infrastructure