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Businesses get lost in ‘forest of sub-licenses’

VietNamNet Bridge - A survey by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has found that businesses operate under the regulation of 7,000 sub-licenses or 7,000 business conditions.

Low prices pull the plug on renewable power goal

Vietnam is unlikely to reach its target for the development of renewable energy in the nation’s revised power master plan, as low electricity prices are turning off domestic and foreign investors.

Vietnam names anti-human trafficking day

 The Prime Minister recently issued Decision No.793/QD-TTg, selecting July 30 as Vietnam’s Anti-Human Trafficking Day.

VN's labour productivity still low

VietNamNet Bridge – Director of the Viet Nam National Productivity Institute, Nguyen Anh Tuan, spoke with Hai Quan newspaper about the reasons for low domestic labour productivity and ways it can be improved in the near future.

Vietnamese banks queue up for bourse listing

Banks are rushing to get listed on the stock exchange this year, as ordered by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Renewable energy may power VN by 2050

Việt Nam’s power needs could be fully met by renewable energy by 2050, according to a new report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Việt Nam and Việt Nam Sustainable Energy Alliance.

Blanketed dating and wedding ceremony of the Ha Nhi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Nhi are no longer bound by feudal rites and ethics. Young Ha Nhi people are now allowed to date before marriage. Today VOV introduces the Ha Nhi’s dating customs and wedding ceremony.

Do local firms still hold 97% of Vietnam’s retail market?

According to an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, just over 3% of the retail market of Vietnam is in the hands of foreign investors, in which the largest part belonging to Big C supermarket chain.

Life at the highest lighthouse in Truong Sa Archipelago

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the dry season, workers at the Da Lat lighthouse have to save every drop of water.

Couple married for 61 years inspires those around them

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sai Gon native Nguyen Duc Dam, 101, and Ha Noi native Nguyen Thi Que, 91, have been married for 61 years.

Experts suggest ways to prevent environmental disasters

Experts have called for ministries and other relevant government agencies to improve regulations on environmental protection and strengthen inspection and supervision capacity to ward off environmental incidents like mass fish deaths

Will a new financial package stimulate real estate demand?

VietNamNet Bridge - New credit packages to help stimulate real estate demand will be launched as the national VND30 trillion package for low-income earners ends disbursement in June.

The most primitive beaches in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you want to explore virgin beaches in Vietnam, visit the following 13 beaches and you will not regret the choice.

Overseas Vietnamese artists to stage classical concert next Wednesday

Two foreign artists of Vietnamese descent and three other people who have had time performing with symphony orchestras in the world will participate in a “Musique Sans Frontières” concert in HCMC next Wednesday.

Hanoi’s famous vermicelli-making village faces pollution

VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Do Village has been making rice vermicelli for more than 400 years. However, the traditional job has caused serious pollution in the village.

Must-come destinations in Da Nang

Da Nang has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to its beautiful landscape and attractive destinations. If you visit the city, you should not miss the following places.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/5

 Jan-Apr apparel, footwear exports fetch US$10.5 billion, Rice prices stable despite Thailand’s selloff, Work on Lao Cai airport to start in Q3, Balance of fuel price stabilization fund still high, Renewable energy development needs support policy

Japanese language learning taking root in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Entitled “Japanese Language Learning Taking Root in Vietnam” an article about a pilot project to offer Japanese lessons at three elementary schools in Hanoi was published on May 8 by Japan Today

Sports on Truong Sa Archipelago

 Football, volleyball, table tennis, jogging, and aerobics are among the most popular sports for locals and soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

Installation art to go up on Hoi An streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient town of Hoi An is calling for artists to join an installation art project on five of its streets based on the theme of Memories of an old Hoi An,