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Genetically modified corn seeds introduced to Vietnamese farmers

 Dekalb Vietnam, a subsidiary of the US’ Monsanto Company, yesterday launched the first integrated knowledge transfer field in the southern province of Dong Nai to introduce genetically modified (GM) corn seeds to farmers.

Vinacafe Bien Hoa tops instant coffee market

 The Vinacafe Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company has been named the number one instant coffee manufacturer in Viet Nam, with its 41 per cent market share.

Cat Tuong wins favourite composer prize

VietNamNet Bridge – Young composer and singer Vu Cat Tuong has won Favourite Composer at this year's HCM City's Television (HTV) Awards. 

Banks say they have no more bad debts to sell

When commercial banks complained at a meeting held in HCM City two weeks ago that they had no more debts to sell as requested, the State Bank replied that it was sure the bad debt ratio was not lower than VND300 trillion.

Image of education sector tarnished by school violence, harsh treatment by teachers

VietNamNet Bridge - A lot of bad things occurred in recent days, showing the “dark corner” of the Vietnamese education.

Vietnamese food suppliers struggle to join global food chain

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese food suppliers are really dying for becoming the links of the global food chains, but they still cannot find the way to join them.

Tourists flock to tourist destinations on long holiday

 A long holiday in late April combined with growing consumer confidence attributed to steady economic recovery has been inciting increased travel across the country.

American architect duo explores HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The two American partners who set up HCM City-based architecture firm HTA + pizzini have exhibited photo and text-based works and installations that highlight the concepts driving their architectural practice

HCM City administrative application system goes online

 Citizens and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City will soon be able to register online for administrative procedures.

Maysak Storm heading to East Sea

 Tropical storm Maysak is likely to move into the northeast waters of the East Sea on the night of April 5, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

100-percent foreign ownership may be allowed in some business fields

VietNamNet Bridge - The ceiling on foreign ownership in companies may climb to 100 percent instead of 60 percent as initially planned, sources have said. If so, this would represent a breakthrough in policymakers’ thinking.


Vietnam runs fastest in the super-rich race

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid increase in the number of Vietnamese dollar billionaires has caused concern rather than joy.

US keeps watch over security risks from Chinese telecom devices sold in VN

Experts have every reason to be worried about information security risks from telecom devices provided by Chinese manufacturers.

Water discharged from hydropower plants damaging crops, affecting residents

VietNamNet Bridge - The Huong Dien hydropower plant unexpectedly discharged water on March 27, flooding a large area located below the plant, and damaging crops.

Uber gets Gov't nod with legal conditions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Office of the Government on Friday issued a decision that provides guidelines for the operations of Uber, the app-based taxi service, in Viet Nam.

New Mekong Delta highways to cut travel time to HCM City

 The most important segment of the Mekong Delta highway system, the My Thuan – Can Tho highway, will kick off by the end of the year.

Government News 6/4

 HCM City, Bangkok set up friendship relations, Lao NA Chairwoman concludes Vietnam visit, First RoK visit by justice minister successful, Chinese diplomat sanguine of Party leader's visit, Vietnam Lawyers Association marks 60th anniversary

Russian Prime Minister begins Vietnam visit

 Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Hanoi on April 5, beginning his three-day official visit to Vietnam.

PM Medvedev highlights Russia-Vietnam cooperation prospects

Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev has highlighted prospects for cooperation between his country and Vietnam in an interview granted to Vietnamese media ahead of his official visit to the nation from April 5-7.

Big international companies buying top Vietnamese brands

VietNamNet Bridge - Strong Vietnamese brands, one after another, have fallen into the hands of foreign international groups, a number of analysts have said.