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Deputy PM cracks whip at high pollution thermal plant

VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Primer Minister Hoang Trung Hai has called for severe self-criticism from the managers of the Vinh Tan Thermal Plant No 2 and ordered them to ensure there is no more environmental pollution

Travel firms: MICE tour sales fare better this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many travel companies have reported better sales and higher demand in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) segment this year than last year despite a decline in international arrivals.

Ebola drug cures monkeys infected with West African virus strain

An experimental drug has cured monkeys infected with the Ebola virus, US-based scientists have said. 

New provision applies to real estate enterprises

 2014 Law on Real Estate Business (2014 LOREB”) coming in force from 1st July 2015, provides new legal points that real estate enterprises, local and foreign investors should be aware of.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU to hold emergency summit

 EU leaders are due to hold an emergency summit on ways to stem the number of migrants risking the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.

Vietnamese athletes recognized in world

 Outstanding faces in Vietnam’s sports have gained some good achievements in the world.

Saigon named a world’s best street-food city

 In the US, Vietnamese cuisine is all banh mi and pho, which alone would make HCM City a must-eat destination says Thrillist, a leading US food, drink and travel website, in a post.

Images: Inside HCM City’s new symbolic building

 VietNamNet Bridge - With a helipad and modern offices, shopping malls and entertainment centers, BITEXCO tower is one of the new symbols of Ho Chi Minh City after 40 years of liberation.

Ha Noi triumph at national archery event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi triumphed at the National Archery Cup which wrapped up at the Ha Noi-based National Sports Training Centre on Tuesday, April 21.

Strong dong affects exporters of farm produce

VietNamNet Bridge - The strong-dong exchange rate policy has dealt a blow to farm-produce exporters and agricultural businesses.


Government News 23/4

 Vietnam, Laos share economic development experience, Vietnam learns from France’s legislative experience, PAPI 2014 Red River Delta results discussed, Hanoi commemorates Soviet Union’s first leader

Lam Dong hit by hailstorms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hail storms created widespread havoc in Da Lat City in the Central Highlands' Lam Dong Province yesterday (April 22), just one day after another heavy hail storm caused vast damage in the province.

Incubator for Vietnamese nuclear energy experts

The Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University of Russia is an incubator for Vietnam’s nuclear energy development, thanks to the quality of its training programme.

Art & Entertainment News 23/4

Ecopark hosts hot air balloon festival, Thanh Hoa opens additional display house of Ho Dynasty Citadel, Vietnam attends itn’l bonsai and tea festival in Slovakia, Hung Yen moves to revive Pho Hien relic complex

More foreign investors eyeing real estate

 VietNamNet Bridge – In line with the overall trend of market recovery, Vietnam’s real estate sector has enjoyed encouraging results during the first quarter of the year, becoming the second-highest sector recipient of foreign direct investment.

Hanoi proves popular destination

 VietNamNet Bridge – Director of the Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, To Van Dong, spoke to Tien Phong newspaper about Ha Noi being listed as one of TripAdvisor's top destinations.

Vietnam labor scored only 4 out of 10 points: WB survey

 VietNamNet Bridge - The quality of human resources of Vietnam ranked 11th among 12 countries in the World Bank’s survey.

Grievous misuse of environmental protection fees

VietNamNet Bridge – An attempt to misuse environmental protection fees collected from miners was uncovered by a Vietnam Minerals Coalition survey.

Public service satisfaction index to be announced in October

 The satisfaction index of public administration services reflecting the levels of individual and organisational satisfaction with some public administrative services will be released this October, said a conference in Hanoi.

Vietnam 'outperforms' China and India in BPO ratings

Vietnam has been named among the best destinations for “business process outsourcing” (BPO) in the world, far beyond China and India, according to the Gulf Times on April 19. Vietnam jumped from its ranking of five in 2014 to the top in 2015.