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Foreign banks have little impact on Vietnam economy

 The entry of foreign banks has significantly increased over the last two decades, says the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), which performs state management over monetary, banking activities and foreign exchange.

Party chief chairs meeting on anti-corruption

 The standing board of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption convened a meeting in Hanoi on April 18 under the chair of its head, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Vietnamese State, Gov’t leaders send condolences to Ecuador, Japan over earthquake

 President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 18 extended their condolences to President of Ecuador Rafael Correa over the substantial human and material losses caused by the April 16 earthquake.

Banh giay of Nung ethnic people in Lao Cai

VietNamNet Bridge – In the cold of the northern upland, tourists to market sessions of ethnic minority communities in Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province may be attracted to hot round cakes in green, black and white. 

Lack of protection, education causes child sex abuse

The number of childhood sexual abuse cases in Viet Nam has been increasing in recent years. Many cases have been detected and denounced.

Vietnamese toy manufacturers have low market share

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese manufacturers make toys for outsourced contracts and satisfy the strict requirements set by foreign partners, but cannot cement their positions in the home market.

Domestic food enterprises underestimate foreign competition

Report on food processing sector reveals a lack of appreciation of the threat posed by foreign competitors.

Lack of toilets leave public uncomfortable

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lack of public toilets and their low quality is a pressing issue concerning both local people and tourists coming to Ha Noi.

Demand for mid-level, top managers rises

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recruitment demands for mid-level and senior managers for enterprises nationwide rose dramatically during the first quarter of the year,

Will there be a breakup at ACB?

VietNamNet Bridge - Sources say Standard Chartered Bank, a big foreign shareholder of the Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), is considering leaving ACB.

Paper dolls

Cute paper dolls each with a different appearance resembling famous people are unique handmade products embellished with Vietnamese cultural features for foreign visitors. es.

The class of three pupils on an islet

 VietNamNet Bridge – The branch of Xuan Giang Primary School located on Hong Lam Island has only three classes with nine pupils.

Manmade lakes for water storage could curb floods, droughts, saltwater

VietNamNet Bridge – Oceanographer Truong Dinh Hien talked to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper about measures suggested to cope with drought and saltwater intrusion in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region. 

Finance Ministry prepares for $3 billion international bond-issuance campaign

VietNamNet Bridge - Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) organized a non-deal roadshow for the Vietnam’s $3 billion international bond issuance campaign, scheduled to be launched in 2016.

Walking on water at Ba Lua

 VietNamNet Bridge – In my memories of childhood, every time I visited the beach in summer I wondered what lay beyond the horizon, and if I could walk there to discover the mystery.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/4

VN aiming for sustainable exports, Embassies seek to woo investors, Tax incentive caution urged in VN, State bank works to keep bad debt below 3 pct, TPBank releases 2016 targets, UK firms keen on Metro Line No. 5

Social News 18/4

 Norway supports disabled people in Can Tho, Ca Mau, Quang Binh quashes Son Doong ‘largest cave’ application, Women and child protection – from laws to actions, Health sector aims to reduce infectious disease death rate

Unique fabric paintings by Thanh Thuc

After 30 years of creating fabric paintings, Thanh Thuc recently held her first private  exhibition - “Spring Rhythm”. The exhibition has brought about a lot of surprises to the fine arts circle as it features a very unique painting style.

Stricter food safety necessary

 VietNamNet Bridge – Earlier this month, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat, told the National Assembly in Ha Noi that most of our food is safe, it’s just that people don’t know that fact.

Vietnam Airlines plans to sell super-aircraft

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines, the national flag air carrier, is seeking shareholders’ approval for the sale of three Airbus A350s it would receive in 2016-2017.