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Hue cuisine "conquers" travelers

 VietNamNet Bridge - Coming to the ancient capital city, visitors can admire the beauty of the system of royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty, and also enjoy the unique culinary and cultural history of this land.

Housing prices far above average incomes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Housing prices in Viet Nam are still too high in comparison with people's average income, said Tran Ngoc Quang, general secretary of the Viet Nam Real-Estate Association.

Vietnam’s only vertical race scheduled in mid-April in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi’s tallest building, Landmark 72, will host Vietnam’s only vertical race - the Hanoi Vertical Run Vertical Run on April 18.

Mekong River among top 14 most beautiful rivers worldwide

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the list of the most beautiful rivers in the Telegraph newspaper, Mekong River ranks sixth besides Jiang Zi, Rhine and others.

Foreign tech firms boost investments in Vietnam

A number of foreign technology firms like South Korea’s LG, Japan’s Fuji Xerox and Taiwan’s Compal have recently unveiled plans to increase investments or resume their half-done projects in Vietnam.

Cemetery dedicated to dogs, cats in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – A cemetery for dogs and cats is located at No. 30/167 Truong Dinh Street, in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi. More than 1,000 dogs and cats have been incinerated and buried there.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 28/3

Five large cities contribute 37 percent Vietnam’s GDP, Vietnam records US$1.8b trade deficit, FDI disbursement surges in Q1, SBV says to prioritize forex rate stability, FIS to help LaoVietBank develop IT strategy,

City clothing, jewellery designer favours ethnic minority fabrics

 VietNamNet Bridge – On one mid-summer day, the sun's strong, burning rays seem to have kept most people inside. Endless waves linger on a white, sandy beach in the central province of Binh Thuan.

Hanoi makes two-wheeler helmets compulsory for students

 The Ha Noi department of education and training has ordered schools to ensure that all students wear helmets from April 10, while riding two-wheelers such as motorbikes and electric bicycles.

Mammoth projects still on paper only

VietNamNet Bridge – Many huge projects capitalized at billions of dollars only exist on paper and many investors appear to have forgotten or abandoned them. 

Snack-selling street artists

 VietNamNet Bridge – When night falls in town, people return home from work but street artists begin work by singing, dancing and doing magic tricks to entertain diners at restaurants and at the same time sell snacks, candies, chewing gums

Sketches from my Hanoi trip

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singaporean artist Teoh Yi Chie visited Hanoi for one week in March 2015 and sketched images of the city.

Tranquility and majestic beauty of Nam Mu River in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge - Winding around cliffs, the Nam Mu River along the provincial road 106 from Son La to Lai Chau is a beautiful site.

More private investments called for improving Vietnam’s healthcare sector

 Vietnam’s healthcare authorities continue to court increased private investments, but making efficient use of private-sector capacity and benefits remains an issue.

Local authorities, experts disagree on new urban area on Dong Nai River

VietNamNet Bridge - Environmentalists and the Dong Nai provincial authorities are in dispute about a project to build a new urban area on part of Dong Nai River.

Dollar price approaching ceiling level, SBV to release “strong message”

VietNamNet Bridge - The dollar prices quoted by commercial banks are approaching the ceiling level. Sources says the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will release a “strong message” on the exchange rate policy.

MOET’s entrance-exam ban could lead to payments for seats at the best schools

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) vows to eliminate classes for the gifted at primary and secondary education levels. However, such classes still exist, just under other names.

Vietnamese-made chip may stumble over commission scheme

VietNamNet Bridge - The quality of products as well as state policies will determine the future of the IC industry development and sales in Vietnam, experts have said. 

Tying the Buddhist knot

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more young Vietnamese couples are getting married in Buddhist pagodas and monasteries around the country.

Poor conditions discourage big investors in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Poor infrastructure investment at Industrial Parks (IPs) and underdeveloped conditions at some Industrial Zones (IZs) have limited investment in Da Nang.