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Hanoi pushes for private vehicle reduction

 Hanoi need joint hands from ministries and state agencies in developing a plan to reduce the use of personal vehicle in the city in order to ease the worsening traffic congestion.

Former math majors - where are they now?

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly all the talented students who finished math major classes at high schools for the gifted have succeeded in their lives and business.

Vietnam becomes attractive destination for Russian tourists

Vietnam has emerged as one of the attractive destinations for Russian holiday-makers. 

Vietnam, Indonesia boost agriculture partnership

 Vietnam and Indonesia could further cooperation in agriculture, especially reducing poverty, developing rural areas and addressing natural disasters consequences.

Anti-corruption steering committee calls for stronger effort next year

 The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption (CSCAC) held its ninth meeting in Hanoi on December 28, highlighting a must for stronger and more fruitful anti-corruption activities.

Peace at Huong Pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a two-hour bus ride from central Hanoi, we arrived at Huong Pagoda area in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, about 70 kilometers southwest of Hanoi.

Social News 29/12

 Few Tet train tickets left for sale, Phu Quoc raises awareness on dugong conservation, Young scientists discuss AEC integration, Vietnam builds orthopaedic centre for Laos, Outstanding employers in 2015 honoured

TPP - what is the cost for Vietnam?

"How much did Vietnam have to trade off to join TPP and the VN-EU Free Trade Area? We will have to pay dearly for them when the tax rate falls to zero percent," said Prof. Nguyen Mai, Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises' Chairman.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/12

 Masan opens beer brewery in Hau Giang province, Overseas Vietnamese investments important for development: official, Ca Mau sees 20 pct drop in seafood export, Most favourite Vietnamese brand names in 2015 announced

What did Google’s CEO do in Hanoi during his visit?

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai met Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, spoke with Vietnamese startups, and met with young game developer Nguyen Ha Dong and Truong Gia Binh, president of the Vietnamese largest information technology group FPT.

Minority ethnic culture to be honoured in Hanoi next month

 A cultural extravaganza promoting ethnic minority groups’ vibrant traditional culture and customs will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay Town on the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1-3.

Hydro-plants drain water resources in Central Highlands

VietNamNet Bridge – The decrease of surface water on rivers, lakes and streams and the depletion of underground water, which has been caused by the massive construction of hydropower plants,

 

Vietnam successfully manages monetary policy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government’s flexible monetary policy contributed greatly to Vietnam’s macro-economic stability and socio-economic development.

El Nino causes damage to 20,000 hectares of rice in Ca Mau

 Impacts from the El Nino phenomenon have caused heavy damage to around 20,000 hectares of rice in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, according to the provincial agricultural agency.

National education channel launched on New Year Day

 The national education channel-VTV7 will officially go on air on the first day of 2016, Vietnam National Television’s Deputy General Director Pham Viet Tien said on December 28.

Farming industry brings home over $7 billion in trade surplus

 Agro-forestry-fishery recorded a trade surplus of 7.09 billion USD in 2015, despite a slight reduction in export revenue.

Hanoi: Special art performances to welcome New Year 2016

 Vietnamese singers and artists as well as international DJs will gather in Hanoi for stellar performances from December 31 to January 1 to welcome the New Year 2016, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

NA Chairman’s visit enhance Vietnam-China political trust: official

 Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung’s official visit to China contributed to strengthening political trust between the two nations, for mutual benefit, peace and prosperity of their people.

Russian ambassador reviews 2015 bilateral ties with Vietnam

 Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov convened a press conference in Hanoi on December 28 to review Vietnam –Russia ties for 2015 when the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 30) were celebrated.

VN to build more than 4,000 small bridges

 The Directorate for Roads has said more than VND9.2 trillion (US$408.9 million) would be needed to build small bridges and maintain roads in Viet Nam in the 2016-21 period.