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iPhone SE not seen as a must-buy as it is inexpensive

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese have expressed their disappointment about the newly marketed iPhone SE. Distributors think iPhone SE won’t cause a buying ‘fever’. 

HCM City pilots street vending

 The People’s Committee of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City will start to pilot food vending in several streets from the middle of April 2016.

Vietnamese, Chinese defence ministers witness joint patrol

 Defence Minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh and his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan performed the rituals of saluting territorial sovereignty marker 1223 and witnessed a joint patrol of the two countries’ border soldiers yesterday.

Kremlin says Putin, Elton John might meet in Russia in May

 Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet British singer Elton John when he visits Russia in May if room can be found in the two men's schedules,

Over 10,000 enterprises established in Vietnam in Q1

  The number of new enterprises established during the first quarter of this year increased by more than 10,000 compared to the same period of 2015, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

Journey to the centre of Son Doong Cave

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh made global headlines, as a son of the province, I naturally wanted to challenge myself and take the tour.  

Social News 30/3

 Vietnam to join nuclear security summit, Construction planned for three airports in north-west region, Hoi An festival spotlights Asian silk industry, Hanoi needs more BTS sharing, Railway network in HCM City to be elevated

Is the franchise boom over?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many investors who once intended to start up business with franchise contracts have given up because of the high investment rate.

Arrowroot firms polluting Son La water sources

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents in Tan Lap Commune in the northern mountainous province of Son La’s Moc Chau District said while growing and processing arrowroot helped improve the lives of local residents,

FPT looking to enlist foreign help to strengthen retail and distribution arms

FPT is likely looking for foreign investors to strengthen its retail and distribution arms, FPT Retail and FPT Trading.

HCM City target youth for business startup hub

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Youth Federation in HCM City, the Viet Nam National Students Association in the City and the HCM City Young Businesspeople Association launched a business startup programme for youth,

Wedding ceremony of the Khmer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Getting married is an important event in a person’s life. Khmer boys and girls are free to date but must follow many rules and customs for marriage.

Vietnam struggles to deal with unskilled workforce problem

 As many as 54 million people are just doing simple jobs yet about 30% have stilled failed to meet employer requirements according to a recent report.

Fears of a property bubble unfounded

 VietNamNet Bridge – Property-oriented credit jumped 26 per cent last year, triggering concerns from the State Bank, which is considering putting the brakes on credit growth.

US willing to help Vietnam combat wildlife trafficking

 The US will support Vietnam in making laws and policies related to wildlife trade and consumption in accordance with international standards.

President welcomes First President of Algerian Supreme Court

 President Truong Tan Sang has stated that cooperation between Vietnam and Algeria has unceasingly been broadened to include the law-making and judicial domains, since their establishment of diplomatic ties in 1962.

Legislators appreciate efforts by President, Government

 Legislators have appreciated efforts by the President, Government, Prime Minister and chiefs of judicial agencies while commenting on their performance since 2011.

President welcomes Russia’s Primorye territory governor

 President Truong Tan Sang asked Russia’s Primorye authorities to enlarge its market and connect with neighbouring regions so that Vietnamese products can get access to the Far East.

U.S. scientists develop mouse model to test Zika vaccines, drugs

 U.S. scientists have identified a genetically modified strain of mice that develop Zika, an important tool needed for testing vaccines and medicines to treat the virus that is rapidly spreading across the Americas and the Caribbean.

Highlands seeks drought solutions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has urged Central Highlands’ authorities to take serious measures to cope with the severe drought, which could lead to a shortage of food and affect people’s health.