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New regulations place restrictions on bank listings

Banks wanting to list shares on the nation's stock exchange will be required to satisfy tighter requirements on bank management, under Circular No 26/2012/TT-NHNN just issued by the State Bank of Viet Nam.

Viet Nam Olympic Committee elects new chief

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Olympic Committee (VOC) has selected the man to take it forward over the next five years as the body set its sights on a Vietnamese gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. 

Eco experts back ‘green economy'

VietNamNet Bridge – The rapid industrialisation and economic development of Viet Nam over the last 25 years has created a negative impact on the environment according to Nguyen The Chinh, 

Duty-free sales at airports to resume

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the implementation of the country's regulations on sales of duty free goods.

66 months in jai for policemen claiming bribes from truck driver

  VietNamNet Bridge – On September 21, Thanh Hoa Province People's Court brought to trial three defendants, including two former traffic policemen, for claiming bribes from truck drivers.

Back to the old Mid-Autumn Festival at Ethnology Museum

  VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 25 folk games are introduced in the Mid-Autumn Festival with Folk Toys at the Museum of Ethnology Vietnam from September 22 to 30.

Police summon young man who drives motorcycle by foot

  VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities have identified and summoned the person who was the "main character" in the clip featuring a man who drove motorcycle by one foot, carrying his girlfriend behind.

Norway legend leads VNSO

 VietNamNet Bridge – A night of classical and modern pieces will feature the Viet Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) playing under the baton of Norwegian conductor Terje Mikkelsen tonight, Sept 25.

Overseas auctions of Vietnam's antiques: good and bad

  VietNamNet Bridge – Antiques collected from wrecks in the sea of Vietnam have been auctioned overseas for several times. Along with profit, Vietnamese specialists also learned expensive experience.

Bang Kieu is licensed to perform in Vietnam

  VietNamNet Bridge – The Performing Arts Agency has allowed Bang Kieu, a famous singer of the overseas Vietnamese community, to perform in Vietnam from October to December, 2012.

VTV pays nearly $1 million for AFF Cup 2012 TV rights

VietNamNet Bridge – The value of this contract is much lower than the number of $1.4 million that the local media mentioned in these days.

IMF chief urges reform action to address global uncertainty

 Prior to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its sister agency the World Bank scheduled for next month, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Monday called on global policymakers to deliver

G20 officials warn of downside risks to global economy

The growth of the world economy faces significant downside risks, G20 officials warned here on Monday. 

Plans to preserve key heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Extensive new measures have been introduced in a bid to preserve and develop the historical stone steles at Hanoi 's Temple of Literature.

Laws look to improve labour relations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The revised Labour Code and Trade Union Law were the legal foundation for the development of industrial relations and labour in Viet Nam,

SBV hopes 13 tons of gold can help cool gold market down

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to launch more gold into the market, hoping that the additional supply would help ease the gold fever.

Cambodian King arrives to royal welcome from leaders

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese leaders said yesterday the visit of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni would help deepen traditional friendship and co-operation between the two countries.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 25/9

  HCM City leaders welcome foreign guests; Corruption fight moves ahead; Vietnam, Germany review partnership; Vietnam wants further assistance, deputy PM; President praises JCCI role

M&A deals to be seen on Internet service market very soon

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts believe that tens of Internet service providers (ISPs) which hold the modest market share of just several percents would have to merge into each other to become more powerful to exist in the market.

Mekong Delta residents thrive on the flood season

VietNamNet Bridge – People living in the Mekong Delta eagerly wait for the flood season every year, as they thrive from sales of various hand-crafted goods and huge hauls of fish and other aquatic animals.