The Ministry of Science and Technology’s (MST) Circular 23 on the required quality of used machine imports, which aims to encourage businesses to renovate technologies, turns out to be a barrier to production.

The 12th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, to be held in Hanoi next month, is an extremely important event of the country. VietNamNet would like to introduce online talks with Mr. Vu Mao and Dr. Nguyen Minh Phong on the event.

 Khanh Hoa province welcomes 4 millionth visitor, Over 7.8 million labourers find jobs in 2011-2015 period, Transport Ministry proposes to postpone BOT toll increase, HCMC prepares for battle on smuggling

 VEI unveils most trusted brands in Vietnam, Vietnam among ten countries with highest entrepreneurial spirit, Tuna value chain project results disappoint, Ha Noi promotes use of biofuel, Vinamotor to auction shares

 The MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation targeted total revenue of VND35.8 trillion (US$1.59 billion) in 2016, 10 per cent higher than that of 2015, and a profit of VND5.2 trillion ($231 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sixteen-year-old fashion designer Zeke Edwards says the hours leading up to the premiere of a new collection are unbelievably nerve-wracking.

 Old houses in Hoi An have been seriously damaged by dyke construction work which ironically was intended to protect the town.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Businesses under the industry and trade ministry have not attracted foreign strategic investors during their privatisation,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's joining in a series of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, including the BTA, WTO, EVFTA and TPP, has opened up great opportunities for the entire economy to integrate deeper into the world,

 Center director Hoang Duc Cuong said that they had kept track of weather change since early this year and found many ‘bad’ records.

 Vietnam suffered more than 31,500 cyber attacks in the past year, according to the Viet Nam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCert).

Arising hurdles in birth rate and maternity and children death are hindering Vietnam from fulfilling the national goals of its population and reproductive health strategy as well as the UN millennium development goals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Handmade paper dolls have become intriguing gifts for tourists in Viet Nam. Pham Tuyet Huong, 30, creates some of these dolls depicting unique Vietnamese cultures.

VietNamNet Bridge - International experts believe Vietnam and Cambodia are highly desired destination points for real estate investors. There are still many attractive opportunities in emerging markets, despite the economic slowdown worldwide.

Metro line 3A design submitted for approval, Central province police seize rare wood from truck, Two petrol stations penalised for cheating customers, Rate of water accidents still high, Fatal accidents on freeways on the rise due to speeding

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai in collaboration with Viet Nam's Labour Confederation will construct a monument in commemoration of civilians and sailors

 The Laws social insurance, citizen identification, civil status, special consumption tax, military service, organization of local governments are among ten laws scheduled to take effect in 2016. Law on Social Insurance (revised)

 A new restaurant located at Thu Khoa Huan Street in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City next to iconic Ben Thanh Market features a mix of Asian street food fare with plenty of Vietnamese specialties such as Anh Sau, Chu Teo and Chi Ba.

 Tax reform in Vietnam accords with international practice, Origin of VN wood should be ensured for EU exports, Rice exports may surpass 2015 target, CapitaLand looking to invest in Vietnam's office segment: exec

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the majority of airports in Viet Nam provide special consideration to disabled passengers, incomplete infrastructure improvements remain, leaving many difficulties in place for those seeking basic transport.