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Khanh Hoa to improve services for Chinese tourists

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has requested Khanh Hoa improve tourism services provided for Chinese nationals, following the emergence of illegal business activities by some Chinese tourists.

Late PM Olof Palme’s role significant to VN-Sweden relations

A seminar took place in Hanoi on June 2 to gain an insight into late Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme’s legacy in the relationship between Sweden and Vietnam.

Vietnam, UK enhance legislative ties

NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has called for the support of British parliamentarians so that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will soon be approved by the UK.

HCM City wants to boost investment promotion in Cambodia

HCMC Party Secretary Dinh La Thang showed his hope that Cambodia will facilitate the city’s trade and investment promotion activities in the country, at his meetings with Cambodian National Assembly and Government leaders in Phnom Penh.

Macro-economic stability needed for sustainable development: PM

The Government’s point of view in steering socio-economic affairs is to persistently pursue the goal of macro-economic stability to create foundations for sustainable development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam needs WB’s advice on State budget balance: Deputy PM

Vietnam wants suggestions from its partners, including the World Bank, about how to tackle difficulties in balancing the State budget as well dealing with public and bad debts, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said.

Race is on for luxury car imports

The domestic auto market is undergoing a large surge in luxury car import licences as consumers attempt to get in before the new tax hike impacts take effect in July.

Technology transfer: Vietnam has products and money, but lacks brokers

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts believe that few technology transfer cases have succeeded in Vietnam because of a lack of intermediary organizations.

Rescue of Hoang Anh Gia Lai group stirs strong debate

VietNamNet Bridge - Will the government agreeing to save Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group, which has been bogged down in difficulties, two scenarios are possible. 

“King of Shrimp” ushers in eco-reforms

VietNamNet Bridge – Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, the leading shrimp firm in Vietnam, is investing heavily in a global responsible value chain of shrimp, with an emphasis on food safety, environmental protection, social welfare,

Catching dinner at Ky Co beach

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located at the foothills of the towering Phuong Mai mountain range in the peninsula town of Nhon Ly in Quy Nhon City, the pristine Ky Co beach is picturesque, possessing both majestic and poetic beauty.

Sculpture show Sense by Luong Van Viet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Luong Van Viet, one of Viet Nam’s most celebrated sculptors, will introduce his latest works at his solo exhibition Sense, which will open on Sunday at Manzi Art Space.

Vocational schools to merge as student enrollment falls

VietNamNet Bridge - Many local vocational schools face closure as they cannot enroll enough students. The General Department of Vocational Training stated it will restructure the vocational school network to minimize waste.

Mid-, high-end products could save Vietnamese garment companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese garment companies are increasingly concerned as foreign partners are placing orders with producers from Laos and Myanmar. They have been told to focus on making mid- and high-end products.

Vietnamese millionaires dine on rare Red Book fish

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese millionaires, ignoring the ban on eating protected fish, are willing to pay tens or hundreds of millions of dong for rare and precious fish listed in the Red Book.

Are logistics companies prepared for TPP?

 TPP and free trade agreements offer Viet Nam many advantages in developing its trade and economy thanks to the increase in foreign trade, which I predict will increase by at least 15 per cent.

Art troupe works to keep Raglai people’s heritage alive

Visitors to Yang Bay Tourist Park in Khanh Phu Commune, Khanh Vinh District, Khanh Hoa Province are impressed by Raglai ethnic group’s heritage, displayed through cultural stories told in the songs and dances of the Raglai Art Troupe.

HCM City cracks down on illegal bus stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Better service quality, more transit bus stations, a new legal framework, and enforcement of fines are expected to shut down illegal bus stations and unlicensed transport firms in HCM City.

Obama and TPP

One of the priorities of President Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam was to promote the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. However, the crux of the problem is whether the U.S. President is able to make it possible

Dee Hsu's photo in Hanoi is ‘Vogue’ cover in May

VietNamNet Bridge - Taiwanese MC, singer and actress Dee Hsu (more commonly known as Little S) is the cover star of Vogue Magazine for May, in a shot taken in the Hanoi Old Quarter in early May.