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Biodiversity conservation project green-lighted

 The Prime Minister has approved a project on central-level biodiversity conservation and sustainable usage of eco-forestry services, using Germany ’s non-refundable official development assistance (ODA).

Mobile networks ensure Tet service

VietNamNet Bridge – Major mobile network operators in Viet Nam have prepared technical solutions, staff and equipment to ensure smooth communication during the Lunar New Year holiday, especially 3G services.

Discovering Ban Gioc Waterfall and Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort

 VietNamNet Bridge – The newly inaugurated four-star Saigon-Ban Gioc Resort in the northern upland province of Cao Bang boasts fine accommodations and a magnificent natural landscape.

Images: Dien grapefruit village before Tet Holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Grapefruit from Dien village in Hanoi has long been a specialty at lunar New Year.

Vietnam’s status as catfish-export leader threatened by Asian rivals

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is facing a high risk of losing export markets to emerging rivals in Asia who are planning to join the world market.

Foreign firms hold beverage aces

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domestic beverage market has seen fierce competition as nearly half the market share last year belonged to foreign firms.

Many teachers tend to exaggerate students’ mistakes, say educators

VietNamNet Bridge – Teachers need to be more humane when educating students and give advice instead of punishing students if they make mistakes.

Hoa Binh Mong ethnics welcome traditional New Year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Spring has filled Mong ethnic minority villages in the northern province of Hoa Binh with peach and plum blossoms and the melodious sounds of the khen (panpipe), colouring the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Art & Entertainment News 11/2

 Festival portrays ethnic minority life to celebrate Tet; Tet Art Fair presents works of Hanoi artists; 1st Young Photographer Festival to be kicked off in March; Can Tho to host Book Festival

Social News 11/2

Quarry collapse kills three in Thanh Hoa; Rash truck driver kills 2; Two women missing from capsized ship; Da Nang firms fail to cut transport fees; Multidimensional poverty standards; Health ministry tells hospitals to cut overcrowding

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/2

Circle K convenience store chain opens 100th store in VN; Retailers despair as discounts fail to attract more customers; Stalled projects likely to be re-sold; Foreign remittances remain robust in 2014;

Tet tours abound

 VietNamNet Bridge – The upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is a national holiday which turns most exciting one to two weeks before it starts. So tourists are advised to travel to different parts of the country

Five highlights of Toyota V-League 1-2015 Round 7

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2015 V-League seventh round witnessed an incredible loss for reigning champions Becamex Binh Duong and a sweet victory for XSKT Can Tho. Let’s take a review of some of the most notable events from this round of play.

MPI vows to tighten public investment

VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities and ministries are drawing up large public investment projects, even though the state budget remains modest.

First examination held for State corporation leadership role

 VietNamNet Bridge – An examination has been created for candidates vying for the position of a chief in State corporations for the first time in Vietnam.

A shock for reigning champions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Reigning champions Becamex Binh Duong suffered a humiliating 1-3 loss, playing guest to Dong Tam Long An in their V-League seventh-round match on Sunday – the first defeat of Binh Duong

EVN seeks shocking price hike

By Hieu Minh The Ministry of Trade and Industry has given the go ahead for yet more increases in electricity prices following a plea from the state-owned  Electricity of Vietnam.

Images: Kitchen God terracotta statues for lunar New Year

 VietNamNet Bridge - Pottery kilns of many families in the imperial city of Hue and the ancient town of Hoi An are very busy producing terra-cotta statues of the Kitchen God to serve the high demand of the market during the lunar New Year holiday.

Dubai’s GEMS Education eyes Vietnam market

 GEMS Education, a big Dubai-based schools operator, is looking at opportunities to expand during 2015 into Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries, the company's executive director has revealed.

Steel firms naysay new import code

 Ambiguous instructions have led to a disagreement between steel importers and the General Department of Customs about the application of the import code for steel billets.