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National Space Museum to open in 2017

 VietNamNet Bridge – Aiming to spread knowledge and evoke passion among young people about space technology, the Vietnam Satellite Center is building the National Space Museum.

Transport infrastructure upgrade needs $45b

Vietnam is in need of over VND995 trillion (US$44.6 billion) to upgrade the national transport infrastructure in the next five years.

Students exhausted after studying for year-end exams

VietNamNet Bridge - Parents complain that exams at the end of the academic year are too stressful for their children.

Temporarily detained people to cast votes on election day

 More than 30,000 people who are in temporary detention will cast their ballots to elect deputies for the 14th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 term on the General Election Day on May 22.

Three impressive investors who are Johnathan Hanh Nguyen’s friends

VietNamNet Bridge - While Steelman Partners is among the world’s leading architectural firms, Cantor Fitzgerald is a global financial investor and Weidner Resorts is famous in the hotel & casino sector.

Ho Tram launches Hanoi office amid bullish outlook

Ho Tram, the developer of the $4.2 billion The Grand integrated resort, residences, and casino complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, last week opened its Hanoi office. US billionaire Philip Falcone talked with VIR about the new move.

Authority warns of high risk of summer disease outbreaks

 Vietnam is facing a high risk of summer-related diseases such as flu, diarrhea, dengue fever, chicken-pox, rubella and meningitis, due to poor hygiene and unfavourable weather conditions.

Legal overlap stymies foreign shareholding

 Listed firms remain reluctant to lift their foreign ownership limit for fear that they will be treated as a non-Vietnamese entity.

Trade union slams China’s fishing ban

 The Vietnam Fisheries Trade Union (VFTU) has objected to China’s fishing ban in the East Sea which began at noon of May 16 and will last until noon of August 1, it announced on May 19.

Deputy PM asks absolute safety for May 22 elections

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh has asked for close collaboration between the traffic police force and relevant agencies to absolutely ensure safety for the upcoming 14th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils elections for 2016-2021.

Thousands of people pay homage to President Ho Chi Minh at Mausoleum

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the morning of May 19, the 126th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, thousands of people from many provinces lined up to visit the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Saigon roads become rivers after heavy rains

After a 2-hour downpour at noon of May 18, many roads in HCM City were deeply submerged. Despite the city’s efforts to deal with flooding, this remains a major problem for the city.

US President Obama’s Marine One helicopter arrives at Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Marine One helicopter of President Barack Obama was brought to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 18 to prepare for the official visit that will start on May 23.

Foreign enterprises account for 70% of export value

 The value of exports by foreign-invested enterprises (FIE) in the first four months of the year was $37.23 billion, accounting for 70 per cent of Vietnam’s total export value, according to General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Over 70 tons of dead fish removed from Saigon canal

 VietNamNet Bridge – According to HCM City authorities, more than 70 tons of dead fish have been taken out of the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal. A large volume of chemicals was also poured into the canal to clean the water.

Obama’s visit expected to give push to stock market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two official state visits by two US Presidents in the past both gave the Vietnamese stock market a boost. Will history be repeated with the third visit by U.S. President Barack Obama?

Vietnam intensifies airport security for NA elections

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam yesterday announced that aviation security will be tightened from May 20-25 to ensure safety for the coming elections of the 14th National Assembly and people’s councils of all levels.

The places in Vietnam where world top leaders have visited

The Temple of Litareture), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and charity facilities are all sites visited by international leaders such as US President Bill Clinton, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel...

Fruit importers try to penetrate choosy foreign markets

VietNamNet Bridge - After obtaining a passport to choosy markets like the US for some types of fruits, Vietnam is now targeting the EU, Canada, ASEAN, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South America.

Viettel fined VND171 million for pay television services

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information has imposed a fine of VND171 million ($7,659) on Viettel Group due to its non-compliance with ABEI’s licence, according to information published on ABEI.gov.vn.