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Hue specialties to come on foreign markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thua Thien-Hue Province has a plan afoot to bring Hue specialties to foreign markets.

Mekong basin countries build tourism corridor

VietNamNet Bridge – Five Southeast Asian countries have agreed to set up a tourism corridor that will cover Bagan, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Siem Reap, Da Nang and Hue to tap potentials of these destinations to serve national wealth.

New Land Law to address public concerns

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has said the mechanism for State-regulated land pricing used to calculate compensation for land clearance is intended to gradually resemble market prices.

Franchisees have to go the thorny path to success

 VietNamNet Bridge – There has been no success story about the secondary franchising in Vietnam, according to experts.

Vietnam’s rice productivity may reduce 10% on climate change

Cultivation is believed to incur heavy damages from the climate change. The total cultivation output may decrease by 1-5 percent per annum, while the main crop yields, including rice, may decrease by 10 percent.

US study finds link between gun ownership and homicide

 Researchers in the United States claim to have established a convincing statistical link between gun ownership and homicide, according to a new study.

French navy intercepts ship carrying 20 tonnes of cannabis

 The French navy said Thursday it had made a record cannabis seizure in the Mediterranean sea after intercepting a ship carrying 20 tonnes of cannabis worth up to 50 million euros.

OTT firms impatient for cooperating with network operators

 VietNamNet Bridge – OTT service providers like Zalo, LINE Messenger have all expressed their goodwill of cooperating with mobile network operators to exploit the telecom market.

Highway 1 Cafe - headquarters of travelers

 VietNamNet Bridge - Not so special in design or beverages, this coffee shop is opened for the purpose of sharing information and experience of travel enthusiasts.

International dance show to set sail

 VietNamNet Bridge – Audiences will be given a rare treat with the best performers from Europe and Asia combining for contemporary dance performances to be held in Ha Noi from September 25.

The fate of hundreds of thousands of businesses unknown

 VietNamNet Bridge - One third of the picture of Vietnamese businesses is now in the dark because there is no information, false information or information has not been updated.

VN rice exporters worried of Thai competition

VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand's decision to sharply reduce the price of 100B rice – which is equivalent to Viet Nam's 5 per cent broken rice - from US$430 per tonne to $380 to pare its inventory has affected global prices, including in Viet Nam,

MOET says curriculum for first graders not heavy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has denied the opinion that the current curriculum for first graders is overloaded, which forces parents to teach their children how to write before the school age.

Chinese investors flock to Vietnam to wait for TPP

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three years ago, Chinese businessmen, when asked if they would make investment in Vietnam, all said “no.” However, they have changed their mind.

Sugary drinks possible cause of gout: New Zealand study

 Sufferers of gout might soon be advised to add sugary drinks to the list of foods that can cause the painful and crippling affliction to flare up, according to a New Zealand study released Thursday.

36 officials charged with corruption in 2013

A report by the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam has suggested that 36 officials were charged with corruption during the first eight months of this year.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/9

 Japanese investors pour another US$166 mil into HCM City; Vietnam, US businesses cooperate in developing cotton industry; Border trade aims for US$30 billion in 2020

Traders sabotage food to earn profits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traders have used various tricks such as mixing chemicals and even stone and soil into food to increase profits.

VN-RoK Institute of Science and Technology to be built in 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam-RoK Institute of Science and Technology (V - KIST) will be built next year in the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi by ODA capital, including $35 million in non-refundable aid.

Health insurance may be compulsory

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese lawmakers yesterday agreed that health insurance should be made compulsory to ensure there was more participation. They were attending the 21st session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.