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Vietnam to make unburned bricks from thermal power plants’ ash

VietNamNet Bridge - Making unburned bricks from ash appears to be the best solution for the ash discharged by thermal power plants.

Workshop promotes nuclear power

A workshop to enhance the understanding of nuclear power among people and media alike was held on May 19 in Hanoi.

All students receive praise these days as teachers seek merit

VietNamNet Bridge - Teachers appear seem to be very ‘generous’ when giving compliments to students. Nearly all students can receive ‘certificates of satisfactory progress’ when the academic year finishes.

Lao ambassador vows to bring Vietnam-Laos ties to new height

 New Lao Ambassador to Vietnam, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, has affirmed he will do all he can to bring the Vietnam-Laos traditional relationship to a new level.

Vietnam reiterates commitments to SDGs in Thailand

Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s commitments to actualising sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the 72nd session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Defence Minister appreciates ambassadors’ contributions

Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich on May 19 received the ambassadors from China, Indonesia, France and the United States to Vietnam and appreciated their contributions to bilateral ties.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/5

HCM City needs VND630 billion for LPG distribution upgrade, Thailand becomes Vietnam's biggest car exporter, German Investments ranked 17/75 in HCMC, Mekong Capital fund to invest US$112 million

PM affirms Russia as strategic priority in diplomacy policy

 The Party, State and Government of Vietnam always regard Russia as a significant strategic priority in their diplomatic policy of multilateralisation and international integration, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Young farmer invents versatile tilling, spraying machine

VietNamNet Bridge - Ta Dinh Huy, a 34-year-old farmer, has successfully made a machine with 12 functions which can help ease farmers’ workload.

Vietnam has huge potential for franchising

 Vietnam is showing huge potential for franchises business as dozens of franchises have been established or brought into Vietnam.

’Lake as big as an ocean’ in Pleiku offers best of both worlds to visitors

 VietNamNet Bridge – My cousin, Nguyen Thanh Tra, who’s finicky by nature, kept going back and forth about places to visit. According to her, there’s nothing but trees in the mountains and there’s nothing to do on the beach except play in the water.

Social News 20/5

 Two massive bombs defused in Dak Nong province, Vietnam’s market fire in Laos costs estimated $8 mln in damage, Southern & Central Highlands enter rainy season, Food inspections having impact in Hanoi

Foreign capital flowing into Vietnamese F&B market

VietNamNet Bridge - Investment funds have been seeking opportunities to invest in companies which own food & beverage (F&B) chains as they can see the impressive growth rates of the industry.

Decree guides way for transport businesses

The Vietnamese government is seeking public comment on the a decree governing conditions for transport businesses. Lawyer Oliver Massmann shared his view on this issue.

Efforts made to preserve 'Then' singing

Thanks to the teaching efforts made by veteran artisans and effective operation of clubs, Then singing has become wide spread in every corner of the daily life as well as in the cultural and spiritual practices of people in Na Hang District

Experts say handmade cooling device unsafe

 VietNamNet Bridge – A handmade cooling device – one of the best selling products for low-income earners in cities can cause negative impacts on users’ health and household appliances,

Russian ties remain strong despite rocky deals

Vietnamese enterprises are increasing efforts to set foot in Russia to  find investment opportunities as well as expand their operations.

President Tran Dai Quang receives WB official

 President Tran Dai Quang received Victoria Kwakwa, Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific of the World Bank (WB) in Hanoi on May 19.

Obama's visit to Vietnam: significant progress in Vietnam-US relations

 US President Barack Obama and Vietnamese leaders will discuss measures to promote the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

HCM City launches new five-star bus route to int’l aiport

 A five-star bus route between Tan Son Nhat International Airport and District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City was put into operation from May 19.