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S’pore tourism expertise sought to develop Phu Quoc

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh has called for Singapore to assist Vietnam to zone and develop Phu Quoc Island off mainland Kien Giang Province into a high-end tourism and technology center in Southeast Asia.

Banks try to hang off, not to list shares on the bourse

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 26 unlisted commercial banks have been delaying their plans to list shares on the bourse, though they have been pressured to do this as soon as possible.

Bond yield plunges ceaselessly on capital excess

 VietNamNet Bridge – Interest rates of government bonds issued by the State Treasury have dropped to new lows recently, forcing institutional investors to reduce their purchase volumes.

Quyet refuses contract with Japanese Matsumoto

VietNamNet Bridge – National midfielder Nguyen Van Quyet has refused to sign a contract with J.League 2 club Matsumoto.

Actress takes on role of courageous woman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly eight years after starring in the film Ao Lua Ha Dong (The White Silk Dress), which established her reputation as a talented actress in the Vietnamese film industry, Truong Ngoc Anh has returned to the silver screen

Large families worsen poverty in rural areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most ethnic families in the northern mountain province of Bac Kan still prefer to raise many children, even though local authorities say this is negatively affecting family finances and creating employment,

Vietnam remains key market for Nokia after it pertains to Microsoft

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese have been faithful to Nokia products, which might be the reason why a Nokia representative affirmed that Vietnam remains one of Nokia’s 10 most important markets in the world.

The private museum in Hanoi’s ancient pottery village

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located at the end of Bat Trang pottery village in Gia Lam District, Hanoi, the Van Van House, with a roof covered with creepers, has more than 400 pottery items from the 15th to the 19th centuries.

Credit growth offers positive signal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Difficulties remain, yet there is reason for optimism, Nguyen Duc Kien, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Economics Committee, told Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economics Times).

Man revives passion for ancient royal dance

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngo Trong Phan has successfully restored Bat dat, an ancient royal dance that has not been performed for more than 80 years.

Da Nang’s $95.2 million administrative center near completion

The 37-story administrative tower of Da Nang is designed like a lighthouse overlooking the sea. Da Nang's tallest building, with a total cost of $95.3 million, will be the headquarters of all government agencies in the city.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/5

 Ministry rejects fuel price hike proposal; Petrolimex’s announced losses turn out to be profits; Vinafood 2’s loose management at fault for massive losses; Bentley unveils official dealership in Vietnam

Transport ministry names incompetent contractors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has publicized a list of many incompetent contractors, including from China and South Korea, that have taken part in large infrastructure projects in the country.

Illegal foreign workers a problem

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many foreigners working in Viet Nam lack work permits, Nguyen Van Tien, deputy inspector in the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs tells the Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper.

Banks continuously change CEOs, creating vicious circle

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many CEOs have left their offices to hand over power to newcomers. But the newcomers have also left after short, several-month stays. The CEO seats have changed owners regularly.

Art aims to transcend modern chaos

 VietNamNet Bridge – In search of a path towards free expression and moving beyond "the chaos of psychological conflicts in modern life", an Italian and two Vietnamese artists are joining in an art exhibition.

Vietnamese stock market too small for the big fish

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many big foreign investors came to Vietnam with heavy bags of money, but later trucked the bags back home, unable to find any satisfactory places into which to pour their cash.

Historians say educators are to blame for students’ indifference to history

 VietNamNet Bridge – Students’ antipathy towards history has, to some extent, important significance, says well-known historian Phan Huy Le. It should serve as a call for Vietnam to renovate the way it teaches history.

V-League and the return of old foreign players

 VietNamNet Bridge - The return of old foreign players to V-League, Vietnam’s top football tournament, is seen by many as a step backwards for Vietnam football.

World hip-hop idol coming to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Henry Link, one of the three most famous hip-hop artists in the world, will come to Vietnam to judge a hip-hop competition held by New York Style crew (NYS). The event, called “Heat”, will take place at the end of May.