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Secondary school admission has many ‘doors’

VietNamNet Bridge - Secondary schools in Hanoi have publicized their enrolment plans for the 2016-2017 academic year with many requirements that have puzzled parents.

Facing budget deficit, Finance Ministry demands dividend payments from SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - The State invests in many enterprises as a big shareholder, but it sometimes does not receive dividends from enterprises, even though they make big profits. 

Sand exploitation destroying Red River

VietNamNet Bridge - The Red River, called ‘Song Cai’, meaning ‘major river,’ or ‘Song Me’, meaning 'mother river’ is considered a national ‘treasure’. But pollution and sand exploitation are destroying the river. 

Bank security in danger as hackers attack accounts

VietNamNet Bridge - A series of attacks by hackers on banks occurred recently, showing that banks’ investments in security solutions are insufficient.

Central bank focuses on GDP growth, not credit institution health

The moves taken by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently, since the day the new Governor took office, show that obtaining high GDP growth rate is the top priority for the bank when regulating monetary policy.

Fear of Inflation has returned as petrol price rises

VietNamNet Bridge - The petrol price increase was the major cause behind the higher consumer price index (CPI) in April, the highest increase in the last five years in the same period.  

Catfish prices tumble as exporters scramble for clients

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese exporters continue to sell catfish at low prices to maintain their edge as the world's top catfish exporter. 

IHG to manage Holiday Inn & Suites brand in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will be in charge of managing the first hotel with brand Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport in HCM City, IHG announced on June 8.

Central regions seek drought-resistant animals

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) and central regions are expanding areas to breed livestock as well as other animals like sheep, ostriches, goats, honeybees and silkworms.

A democratic, lawful election

Final results of the election for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils have been announced. The May 22 election was assessed as democratic and lawful.

Keeping Vietnam, Thai trade eyes looking skyward

Despite some bumps, Vietnam-Thailand economic relations are looking up, said Mr SananAngubolkul, President of the Thailand-Vietnam Business Council (TVBC) during a recent interview with a VOV reporter.


Bình Dương signs new contract with Ivan Firer

V.League 1 defending champions Bình Dương have signed a six-month contract with striker Ivan Firer who was sacked by FLC Thanh Hóa.

National amateur male golf tourney to kick off

The Việt Nam Amateur Open will tee off at Sacom Golf Resort at TuyềnLâm Lake, ĐàLạt City, LâmĐồng Province on June 23, according to the Việt Nam Golf Association (VGA), the tournament organiser.

Top DJs to perform at Đà Nẵng beach event

Top DJs and singers will perform tonight at the Đà Nẵng Electronic Carnival at Đà Nẵng’s seaside East Sea Park.

Vietnam-born writer to meet readers in Hà Nội

French-Vietnamese author Anna Moi will interact with readers on June 13 at the French Culture Centre L’Espace HàNội, on 24 Tràng Tiền St, Hoàn Kiếm Dist, in Hà Nội.

VN contemporary art exhibited in US

Veteran artist Lê Huy Tiếp, a pioneer in printmaking in Việt Nam, recently showed his work at an exhibition at the Wedeman Art Gallery in Newton, Massachusetts.

South courts Japanese firms

The administration of the southern ĐồngNai Province promised on June 10 to remove obstacles facing Japanese companies.

VN’s oil exports to be curtailed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade wants petroleum products from the Dung Quất Oil Refinery consumed domestically and not exported.

PM hails media role in helping businesses

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc is urging the media to serve as a bridge linking the country’s businesses and the State.

Sand clogs seaports, causes trouble for fishermen

Sand has been clogging many seaports in the central province of QuảngBình, posing difficulties for thousands of local fishermen.