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MPI aims to eliminate costly development plans, but faces challenges

MPI has shown its strong determination to eliminate 19,285 unnecessary and costly development plans. 

The "automobile graveyard" in the village of billionaires

Hundreds of cars of popular brands like Camry, Hyundai, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Mazda and many kinds of boats can be found at big mansions in Thuyen Village of Bac Giang city, which is called the ‘village of billionaires’.

Vietnamese film director wins Bronze Remi Award

 VietNamNet Bridge – Short film David and Luisa by director Bui Trung Hai won the Bronze Remi Award at the 48th Annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival in the United States.

In pictures: A lantern maker in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Before the Full-Moon Festival, Mr. Sinh meticulously whittles bamboo splints to make lanterns, a traditional toy of Vietnamese children.

Saudi Arabia - Vietnam ties to thrive

 Some words from Mr. Dakhil A.R. Al Johani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam on the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the country's National Day.

Many generations of France alumni gather for new education platform

Mathematics professor Ngo Bao Chau, the first Vietnamese to win the prestigious Fields Medal in mathematics in 2010, and Madame Ton Nu Thi Ninh, former Ambassador of Vietnam to the European Union, were among alumni to attend an event

Social News 23/9

 WB experts examine flood control project in Can Tho, Seven captive bears rescued in Quang Ninh, Vietnam supports Cuba in human resource training, Nearly 950 people contract dengue in Binh Thuan

Businesses concerned about import/export examinations

VietNamNet Bridge - Businesses have complained about time-consuming examinations of imports and exports by government agencies, claiming that they take up 30 percent of total 25 work items that businesses must fulfill.

Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival attracts large attendance

 The final round of the 2015 Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival took place at Do Son Stadium, in the northern port city of Hai Phong on September 21.

Ca Hue receives recognition as national intangible cultural heritage

 A certificate recognising Ca Hue (traditional Hue singing) as a national intangible cultural heritage was presented to the Thua Thien – Hue provincial People’s Committee at a ceremony on September 22.

Chan May Port welcomes Voyager of the Seas

  World's third-largest cruise ship docks at Chan May after upgrades expand its capacity to berth large vessels.

Hoang Nam enters Vietnam Open final round

 Two tennis players Ly Hoang Nam and Nguyen Hoang Thien, entered the final round of 2015 Vietnam Open, slated for October 10-18 at Lan Anh tennis club, in Ho Chi Minh City.

The most famous market in Mekong Delta: in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge - In Chau Doc City in An Giang Province, visit its famous market with all kinds of salted fish, dried fish, traditional cakes, and characteristic fruits of the Mekong Delta.

VN Chamber of Commerce calls on central bank to cut interest rates

 The central bank should consider more interest rate cuts to help enterprises enhance their business efficiency, Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Chairman Vu Tien Loc said.

Hoang wins gold at shooting event in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Duy Hoang secured the title yesterday (Sept 22) in the men's individual 50m 3-position final during the National Best Marksmen Championships in Ha Noi.

More than 70 firms attend Internet of Things summit

 More than 70 enterprises attended the Internet of Things solution Summit in Hanoi on September 22, part of a series of IoT events held by Intel worldwide.

Second financial firm allows foreign ownership

 Hanoi-based brokerage IB Securities JSC and its shareholders decided on September 21 to become the second financial firm in Vietnam to allow foreign investors to own up to 100 percent of its company, the firm said in a statement on its website.

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman visits Russia

 National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has reaffirmed that Vietnam continually treasures its comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia – the partner of top importance during her official visit to Russia from September 20-23.

Small earthquake jolts Dien Bien

 A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit Tuan Giao district in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien in the night of September 21.

Are schools for the gifted really needed?

In Vietnam, many students go to the schools just because they want to have better learning conditions which help them pass the entrance exams to universities.