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Tech firms compete with foreign giants on unlevel playing field

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese technology firms, which are inferior to foreign giants in terms of finance capability and experience, have to offer salaries doubt those offered by US tech giants to attract personnel of the same quality.

Government News in Brief 17/10

 NA discusses revising Civil Code, civil rights, People-to-people diplomacy requires new conception, Vice President asks for Lao NA’s support of Vietnamese investors, Kien Giang urged to develop tourism as economic spearhead

Teachers grope for new teaching method

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) began on a trial basis a new teaching method in the 2012-2013 academic year, which is expected to be applied permanently in 2018.

VN garment and textile firms: ready & waiting

Aware of the benefits from upcoming free trade agreements, local garment and textile firms have been expanding their investment and changing their strategies.

Autumn takes shape in northern Vietnam

As autumn unfolds and rice plants reach their peak ripeness, fields across northern Viet Nam are slowly turning their signature golden yellow. Now's the perfect time to tour across the region and see them.

2016 Asian Beach Games: Not just about sports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, recently launched a countdown clock for the 5th Asian Beach Games (ABG-5), scheduled to be hosted by the city in nearly one year’s time.

Poor planning undermining VN's cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rapid urbanisation in Viet Nam has caused headaches for local governments to deal with the planning of cities, experts said at recent seminar.

The titan of Vietnam’s hi-end fashion monarchy

VietNamNet Bridge - Behind the flashy success of IPP corporation, the largest trader of high-end fashion brands in Vietnam, are interesting stories about the business life of Jonathan Hanh Nguyen.

Visa exemptions to take effect

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vu Hong Nam speaks to Vietnam News Agency about a new law that will allow overseas Vietnamese and foreigners with local spouses or children to enter the country.

VN may profit most from TPP trade agreement

 VietNamNet Bridge – International credit rating agencies yesterday (Oct 12) said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal was credit positive for participating sovereigns including Viet Nam.

Hat Cua dinh- Folk singing of Quang Ninh

VietNamNet Bridge – “Cua dinh” folk singing also called “nha to” folk singing in Quang Ninh Province has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Lack of fire safety a risk in Hanoi high-rises

 VietNamNet Bridge – Negligence and ignorance of fire safety regulations by both investors and residents at high-rise buildings have again come to the fore following the latest blaze in Ha Noi.

‘Koppu’ storm heading towards East Sea

 According to the Hydrology Meteorology Forecast Center of Vietnam and Pacific Asia region, a tropical low pressure zone has developed into a new typhoon from offshore of Pacific Ocean after entering East Sea.

Vietnam holds the biggest conference for IT outsourcing

 The Vietnam IT Outsourcing Conference 2015 (VNITO 2015), the biggest IT outsourcing conference of its kind, officially opened yesterday in Ho Chi Minh City.

Supermodel Ha Anh to judge Miss Global

 Vietnam’s famous model Ha Anh and world’s renowned Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao have been invited to serve as judges at the final round of Miss Global 2015 pageant scheduled for October 22 in Manila, the Philippines.

Vietnam Airlines starts using Airbus A350 on Hanoi-Seoul route

Customers of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines can now enjoy high-end services when flying from Hanoi to Seoul, after the airline rolled out its new A350-900 aircraft for the route on October 15.

Ireland’s energy expert receives Friendship Medal

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on October 16 presented the State President’s Friendship Medal to John S. Gunning, an energy expert from Ireland, for his contributions to Vietnam’s energy sector, especially in the 1980-1990 period.

Vietnam, Cambodia foster military cooperation

 Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Vo Van Tuan has praised recent army engineer cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia.

HCM City to use park land for metro

 HCM City will use more than 2,100sq.m of land in the Tao Dan Park in District 1 to build the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong metro route, often called Route No 2.

Suspected food poisoning affects 48 workers

 About 48 people were treated for symptoms of food poisoning after they ate bread bought from a local bakery in Dong Hoi City in the central Quang Binh Province.