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State urged to seek non-state investments for higher education

 VietNamNet Bridge – Educators believe that the State should pour its money into the pre-school and general school education, while it is necessary to seek other investment sources to develop higher education.

Hydropower plants projected with deforestation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts believe that investors won’t make profits with their small hydropower plant projects, and they understand this well. However, they still ask for the permission to implement the projects, for other purposes.

Nghe An rioting termed excessive

A recent dispute between Vietnamese Catholics and local police that escalated quickly into violence was condemned as an "excessive act" by Thai Van Hang, Deputy Chairman of the provincial People's Committee.

NA discuss changes to bankruptcy law

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee discussed amendments to the 2004 Bankruptcy Law on Friday.

Fire ruins Hai Duong Commercial Centre

 VietNamNet Bridge – A huge blaze broke out early on September 15 at a four-storey commercial centre in Hai Duong City, about 65km from Hanoi capital.

Visit Bac Lieu longan gardens

 VietNamNet Bridge - From Bac Lieu town, along the road named after the late musician Cao Van Lau, approximately 6km to the south, you will see the 230ha Bac Lieu longan garden, stretching over 11km from Hiep Thanh to Vinh Trach Dong.

Thuan Hung house takes you back in time

 VietNamNet Bridge – Built in 1925, Thuan Hung ancient house is worth a visit in the Mekong Delta area to explore its timeless architecture and grounds.

Central region upgrades entice investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – For many years, inadequate infrastructure network has deterred foreign companies from investing in the central coastal region, but things are changing with progress reported in many infrastructure projects in the region.

In pictures: Southwestern farmers raise animals to serve the rich

 VietNamNet Bridge - Dangerous animals such as snakes, pythons, crocodiles and endangered species such as sea turtles are being bred by southwestern farmers use to serve the needs of the wealthy.

Seven famous hot springs in North Vietnam

When the cold wind comes, it’s time for tourists to visit hot mineral springs. Not only relaxing, bathing in these springs helps restore health, cure some skin, joint and heart diseases.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/9

 Uncontrollable prices on baby formula challenge authorities; New strategies to make waves in housing market; Vietcombank lending rises 2.8% in August; Abbott destroys imported milk in Vietnam

No influx of foreigners to buy houses in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The local property market is awaiting potential foreign purchasers, following the Ministry of Construction’s proposal to loosen regulations for foreigners to buy houses in Vietnam.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 15-30 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Permits compulsory for foreign workers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreigners who work in Viet Nam without a work permit will be deported and work permits issued to foreign workers in Viet Nam should be effective for no longer than two years,

Rice farming model required to reform

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam needs to restructure its rice production based on demand and supply and focus on improving farming techniques, procurement from farmers, and preservation.

Peace-time heroes given no protection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Hoang Thi Nguyet, pharmacist Tran Kieu Oanh, former teacher Do Viet Khoa and student Do Ngoc Son have been praised as heroes by the media for their courage in exposing illegal activities among their leaders, colleagues

Inbound remittances to hit new record

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is forecast to receive between US$4.5-4.8 billion worth of overseas remittances this year - the figure that will remarkably surpass the US$4.1 billion level of 2012.

Province promotes precious bai choi singing

VietNamNet Bridge – Researchers and artists of traditional folk music presented suggestions to preserve and promote bai choi singing at a workshop held yesterday in the central province of Binh Dinh, the cradle of the singing.

Xuan Son National Park becoming tourist hotspot

VietNamNet Bridge – Xuan Son National Park in Tan Son District of the northern midland province of Phu Tho is receiving investment to make it a tourist hotspot and help drive the locality’s socio-economic growth.

Vietnam’s telcos ramp up for battle of the handsets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local telco giants are making great strides in roll-outs of made-in-Vietnam smartphones.