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Vietnamese-born Australian added to under-30 stock millionaire list

VietNamNet Bridge - Young faces have appeared on the list of millionaires who have stock assets worth millions of dollars. These include a Vietnamese-Australian who has stocks worth VND85 billion.

Vietnam targets 5 percent decrease in fatal labour accidents

 Vietnam targets a 5 percent annual decrease in fatal labour accidents under the 2016-2020 National Programme on Labour Safety and Hygiene recently approved by the Prime Minister. 

Nha Trang Bay encroached upon by construction works

VietNamNet Bridge - Residents in the coastal city of Nha Trang fear that their beautiful beaches may disappear as modern construction works are being built by the sea, spoiling  landscapes.

Social News 6/1

 Fire destroys workshop in Hanoi, Giant sink hole filled with soil, rocks, Formosa Steel resumes construction of tower, Thanh Hoa to shut down lime kilns, Mekong Delta Province violates bidding regulations

3D TV has had its day in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of 3D TVs now accounts for 10 percent of TVs available in the market. It is only considered a supporting feature for high-end models and is less favored than Smart TVs.

Preparations for 12th Party Congress on schedule

 Preparations for the 12th National Party Congress have been basically completed to date, said Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh.

Ukraine prioritises external relations with ASEAN, Vietnam

 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Vietnam, has become one of the top priorities in the external policies of Ukraine, an expert has said.

NA Chairman welcomes Lao delegation, Cambodian counterpart

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung received his Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou on January 5.   

17 percent of students have considered commit suicide

A report on school health situation released by the Ministries of Health and Education & Training showed that 16.9 percent of students had intention to commit suicide, and of these, 21.8 percent had to receive medical treatment.

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.