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US calls for climate change action in VN

Vietnam is one of the countries most vulnerable to impacts of climate change, the United States Ambassador (US) to Viet Nam Ted Osius said.

Seven Vietnamese in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Forbes has released the FORBES 30 under 30 ASIA list, including under-30 talents in many areas in Asia, with 300 young people in 10 sectors chosen.

Gov't calls on IT leaders to further develop sector

 A senior government official has expressed the hope that the country's information and technology (IT) officials would join hands in implementing Resolution 36a/ NQ-CP on e-government this year.

Asian kite surfing championships end in Ninh Thuan

 The first round of Kiteboard Tour Asia 2016 was held in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan from February 25 to 28.

Domestic banking assets increase 12.35 percent in 2015

 Banking assets by the end of 2015 rose 12.35 percent year-on-year to more than 7,319 trillion VND (332 billion USD) thanks to the improved business performance of most of the credit institutions.

Mobile chat app Zalo tops 45 million users

 The number of users on Zalo, the mobile-based free texting and calling app, is now equal to half of Vietnam's population and matches the number of subscribers of the country's biggest mobile carrier.

UK thanks Lam Dong for rescue efforts in waterfall accident

 UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever has acknowledged Lam Dong province’s efforts in searching for the bodies of three British tourists who died climbing waterfalls in the locality on February 26.

Vietnam moves 11 spots up in the world in beauty rankings

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the latest rankings on Global beauties, from 2006 to 2015, Vietnam rose by 11 spots, from 35th to 24th in the world rankings for beauty.

Vietnam first introduces candidate to International Law Commission

Vietnam for the first time introduced a candidate to the International Law Commission (ILC), a prestigious global legal forum in charge of compiling international treaties, including the 1958 Convention on the Law of the Sea.

New regulations on work permits for foreigners in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP dated February 3rd 2016 detailing the implementation of granting work permits to foreign nationals working in Vietnam has replaced Decree No. 102/2013/ND-CP.

HCM City and Hanoi ranked 152nd, 155th on quality of life

 VietNamNet Bridge - Mercer, a consulting and market research firm in the UK, has announced the rankings of quality of life of 230 cities around the world. Hanoi and HCM City are ranked 152nd and 155th respectively.

Binh Duong to kick off Biwase Cup 2016

The Binh Duong International Women's Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2016 is scheduled to be officially opened on March 8 in order to mark the 106th anniversary of the International Women’s Day.

Foreign diplomats look back on 30 years of Doi Moi in VN

Vietnam has witnessed 30 years of Doi moi, with numerous achievements and difficulties along the way. The leaders of various embassies in Vietnam spoke about their perception of the country’s past, and their expectations for its future.

Ba Na Hills Golf Club to open in March

 Ba Na Hills Golf Club, the first golf course designed by former world No. 1 Luke Donald, will open on March 25.

Mekong Delta planning for impact from climate change

 Measures to adapt the Mekong Delta's agricultural activities to the impact of climate change, particularly the ongoing drought and saltwater intrusion, were among the key topics discussed at an agricultural extension forum last week.

Combating corruption for improved quality of public services in Vietnam

This article looks into how corruption affects public service delivery, and whether or not good governance practices like enhanced transparency, accountability and citizen participation can help reduce corruption in Vietnam.

Rules on restructuring credit institutions updated

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular No. 36/2015/TT-NHNN (December 31) on the restructuring of credit institutions.

Gymnast Pham Phuoc Hung and his Olympic dream

 Gymnast Pham Phuoc Hung just spent his 8th lunar New Year away from home. Hung is doing his best to fulfill a dream of competing in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Education Ministry considers adding Chinese conflict to text books

 The Ministry of Education and Training will consider adding Vietnam’s successful defence against China's 1979 invasion of the north and battle of the Paracel Islands 1974 to school history books, said a ministry official.

Vietnamese parents flaunt helmet law for children

 Even though Vietnam issued a mandatory helmet law for children last year, parents regularly flaunt the regulation.