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Savoring special Nha Trang vermicelli soup

VietNamNet Bridge – Some tourists say a trip to Nha Trang, a resort city on the central coast, will not be complete without having a bowl of bun ca sua, a type of rice vermicelli soup served with fried fish paste and jelly fish.

VN airlines report record profits

VietNamNet Bridge - The warming of the domestic economy combined with the fall in fuel prices have brought about record-high revenue and profits for most Vietnamese air carriers in 2015.

Int'l public denounces China’s pilot flight to airport in Truong Sa

 The US opposes China’s pilot flight to an illegally-built airport on Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago.

Trade deficit won't stop growth

In 2015, Viet Nam had a trade deficit of US$3.2 billion after three consecutive years of posting trade surpluses. In 2016, the trade deficit could continue and even increase because many of the free trade agreements (FTAs) coming into effect. 

Multimedia piano show organised

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Goethe Institute will introduce a multimedia concert on Saturday in which pianist Cao Thanh Lan will perform with audio recordings and video projections.

VN celebrities speak out for rhinos

With its alleged medicinal properties, rhino horn has the allure of a luxury item in Vietnam, a primary market for horn that’s driving the slaughter of rhinos around the globe.

Vietnam targets 6.5-7 pct in GDP growth from 2016-2020

 Vietnam has set goals for GDP to grow by 6.5-7 percent and inflation to be kept at around 5-7 percent in the next five years, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said.

Vietnam among top 7 popular travel destinations for 2016

 Stuff - a New Zealand news website- has revealed top 6 popular travel destinations for 2016. Accordingly, Vietnam got the second place in the list with positive remarks like unspoilt landscapes, friendliest locals, and finest cuisines.

Ford will expand self-driving test car fleet to 30

 Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it plans to triple to 30 the size of its fleet of self-driving test cars as part of an effort to accelerate autonomous vehicle development.

Italian guitarist to perform in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known Italian guitarist Ermanno Bottiglieri will perform at a show entitled The Music's Ways Vol.4 at French Cultural Centre L' Espace in Ha Noi on Thursday night.

FDA tightens clinical requirements for transvaginal devices

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it had taken steps to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh devices when used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) via the vagina.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/12

 Petrol price slashed for first time in 2016, Tra fish export forecast to drop 5% this year, Chinese steel labelled Vietnamese-made for export under examination, Vietnam sizes up obstacles to surmount in year ahead

Politbureau urges thorough preparations for general NA elections

 The Political Bureau has requested Party Committees and organisations to make thorough preparations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 tenure.

Cement firm's radioactive material goes missing

A container of radioactive material has gone missing from Bac Kan Cement Company in northern Vietnam, the Tien Phong (Vanguard) Newspaper reported today.

Image: Young bikers show talent at Motul Stunt Festival

 The qualifying round in northern region of Motul Stunt Festival 2016 was held in Hanoi on January 3 with six bikers selected to enter the final round scheduled for March.

Indian movie star Siddharth Shukla to visit HCM City

 Indian movie star Siddharth Shukla has detailed the agenda for his January 6-9 visit to Ho Chi Minh City on his Facebook page.

Two records made in Da Lat

 The Vietnam Record Book Centre has certified the 4,000 square metre Love Maze with its 24,000 trees as the largest bewildering network of passages in the country, according to a local newspaper.

13-year-old violinist to perform with VN National Symphony Orchestra

 With masterpieces like ‘Op 47 Violin concerto’ (Jean Sibelius) and ‘Vltava from My Fatherland’ (Bedrich Smetana) on tap, an upcoming concert of the Vietnam National Orchestra Symphony (VNSO) is sure to please.

Japanese dancers to perform in Hanoi on Jan. 15

 Japanese dancers from Tokyo-based Nibroll contemporary dance company will perform the “Real Reality” show at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi on January 15.

Obama tightens gun rules, requires more background checks

 The White House unveiled gun control measures on Monday that require more gun sellers to get licenses and more gun buyers to undergo background checks,