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75 percent of logistics market share held by foreign firms

Two-digit import/export growth rates and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have made Vietnam into a very promising logistics market worth tens of billions of dollars. However, local logistics firms only have a small piece of the cake.

Airlines permited to contribute capital to airports

 The government has released Decree No. 102/2015/ND-CP on the management and operation of airports in Vietnam, including a provision permitting airlines to contribute no more than 30 per cent of charter capital in an airport.

What to do at night in HCM City?

 If you do not know what to do at night in Ho Chi Minh City, our guide to the very best top 7 nightlife experiences will surely point you in the right direction and get you started on your path to fun.

Condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over quake tragedy

Icelandic President to visit Vietnam, Condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over quake tragedy, Vietnamese, French communist parties hold theoretical workshop, Vietnam, Laos reiterate solidarity, cooperation

Social News 29/10

Four people jailed for exploiting endangered trees, HCMC has financial difficulties in anti-flooding, Over 20,000 Vietnamese people die annually due to lung cancer, Six local properties among the finest in Asia

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

Children’s painting exhibition of climate change opens in Hanoi, Thai culture introduced in Vietnam, Exhibition on renovation held in Hanoi, Li Lam to bring Indochina spirit to latest collection, Traditional sacred animals on display in Hanoi

Vietnam Motor Show 2015 in pictures

Vietnam Motor Show 2015 opened in Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on October 28. The event showcases 18 brand names with 150 models. It is expected to attract 170,000 visitors.

Netherlands helps prevent erosion at Cua Dai beach

 Representatives from the People's Committee  of central Quang Ngai province and the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam have discussed the possibility of applying the Netherlands’ technology to protect beaches in Hoi An city.

Vietnam Football Federation has new general director

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cao Van Chong has been promoted as the general director of the Viet Nam Professional Football Company (VPF), which manages national V.League 1, V.League 2 and the National Cup tournaments.

Road use fee now through inspection stamps

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Register has asked Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang to stop stamps for road use fee for automobiles and collect such a fee through inspection stamps.

Health Ministry launches movement to encourage people in organ donation

The Ministry of Health and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and media yesterday in Opera Hose in Hanoi organized a program "When life is shared" and launched the movement to donate human organs. 

PM approves plan for $3.6m carbon market

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project worth US$3.6 million to help Viet Nam to build its own carbon market following an application from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. 

Vietnamese visitors to Singapore down

 Nearly 300,000 Vietnamese visited Singapore in the first eight months of this year, down 1.3% against the same period last year, according to new data of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Ghosts and ghouls set to storm Saigon for Halloween

 Double double toil and trouble ... If you are looking for spooky times for Halloween, there are worse places to be than HCMC.

Hanoi T&T to play in China tourney

 V. League 1 runner-up Hanoi T&T have been invited to play a friendly tournament in Kunming, China, according to the Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF). 

Vietnam Airlines uses Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on route to Germany

 Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier, has officially used the state-of-the-art aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for flights from Vietnam to Germany. 

Chess players triumph at world champs third round

 On October 27, 11 young Vietnamese chess players successfully beat their foreign rivals in the third round at the World Youth Chess Championship in Halkidiki, Greece.

Economic growth improves but private sector still sluggish

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports released by domestic and foreign institutions have all affirmed that Vietnam’s economy is recovering. But no one can explain the worrying decline of domestic private enterprises.

Australian navy ship to dock in Danang for 5-day visit

 The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Sirius, carrying a crew of 62 officers and sailors, will dock at the Danang Port on October 30 to begin a five-day visit, Danang City’s Information and Communication Department has unveiled in a news release.

Vietnamese authors win Scholastic Picture Book Award

 The First Journey by Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien has won the 2015 Scholastic Picture Book Award for best Asian themed picture book, one of the most prestigious honours in the field of children’s and young adult literature.