Domestic software firms bemoan skewed tax breaks; No respite for Ha Noi real estate; Military Bank leads in profitability; New fund will help firms to issue affordable bonds; Steel giant hurries projects; Auto market recovers before Tet

US$200 mln invested in Khanh Hoa’s luxury tourism; State budget for HCMC transport sector falls sharply; Banks’ earning profiles change much; SSC to develop new investment funds; Demand for IT manpower outnumbers supply

Why can’t Vietnam do such interesting clip like the one made by a South Korean travel firm? The answer is “because it doesn’t have money.”

Prospects for labour export; Businesses likely to issue own C/O; Garment industry sets high export targets for 2013; Smuggling runs rampant along border; C.P admits ‘unreasonable egg price hike’

Travel firms keep doubtful with the figures of foreign and domestic travelers to Vietnam in 2012, because they are “abnormally high” in the context of the global economic crisis.

On the first day of New Year 2013, thousands of international visitors greeted Vietnam's tourism and enjoy many programs awarded to welcome international units by HCMC tourism sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Just three hours drive from Hanoi, Giao Xuan Village is a familiar stop for foreigners who enjoy the countryside and prefer to stay with people in the local community rather than hang out in a luxury hotel.

Apart from the increase of international visitors, the release of new slogan and emblem of the tourism sector, 50 percent of tourist sites having standardized toilets for tourists is one of the boasts of the tourism sector in 2012.

Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Hoang Thi Diep said that this agency wants to have many good clips to advertise in major markets, but due to limited funds, it does not have good products as desire.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vung Tau, Ha Long, Dong Thap or Ca Mau are beautiful in video clips by foreign tourists.

People have been rummaging through Lam Dong province for ancient tea trees, which can enrich them overnight. The trees can be sold for up to tens of millions of dong to the rich people who have ornamental tree collections.

The gloomy picture of the development of the tourism industry of Vietnam has been defined at the consultation meeting on the state management of tourism recently.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite being the host of the National Tourism Year 2011 with many scenic spots, beautiful beaches and tourist attractions, Phu Yen Province is still having a lot of its tourism potentials untapped.

The two best resorts of Viet Nam will be honoured at the Viet Nam Tourism Awards 2011 on Saturday at the Ha Noi Opera House.

VietNamNet Bridge - Stealing a business name--leading to confusion for customers and affecting the reputation is a big concern of many tourism firms.

Known with many famous tourist sites with natural beauties, tranquil villages, ancient pagodas, beautiful lakes, Vietnam has been a popular tourist destination in the world. Not convinced as yet?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The peak season of inbound tourism has arrived, yet many tour operators have not recorded growths in international tourist arrivals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Brunei have agreed to further broaden and intensify their relations in the future to benefit the two peoples.