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Should there be a cable car system in Bach Ma National Park?

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have expressed concern over plans to build a cable car system in Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien-Hue province. 

Specialty rice: the path from the gene bank to the market

VietNamNet Bridge - Many of Vietnam’s precious rice varieties only exist in the national plant gene bank and yet to be used commercially. 

Which schools produce the most entrepreneurs?

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi National University and HCM City University of Science & Tech nology produce the highest number of graduates who go on to become entrepreneurs, according to a survey.  

LG supplier denied import tax refund

Serveone Vietnam Co., Ltd., a supplier of LG Electronics, will not be able to enjoy reimbursement of import tax, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Minimum wage hikes seen sending production costs soaring

The forthcoming spikes in the region-based minimum wages are expected to improve workers' incomes but production costs in labor-intensive industries will certainly pick up.

Ministry drafts auto part tax cut

The Ministry of Finance plans to cut import taxes on auto parts, in line with the World Trade Organisation’s rules.

Hand, foot and mouth disease on the rise amid dengue fever outbreaks

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long warned of the rising number of hand, foot and mouth disease patients nationwide, meanwhile, the dengue fever epidemic has continued ravaging many localities.

Indian monks brought Buddhism to Vietnam

As Vietnam and Indian developed ties in the third century, Buddhist monks played a major role in cementing the relationship.

Joint statement on Vietnam-Myanmar comprehensive cooperative partnership

Vietnam and Myanmar issued a joint statement on their comprehensive cooperative partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s State visit to Myanmar from August 24 to 26.

Toy weapons a serious danger to local children

Luong Van Can Street Hanoi has long been considered a paradise of toys. However, recently, bows and plastic bullet guns have been sold as children’s toys, despite them being dangerous.  

Vietnam trying to wean itself off preferential ODA loans

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam now has to think of attracting private capital for development projects as preferential ODA loans will now have higher interest rates. 


Customer sues Sony for questionable warranty violation

Sony Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Sony) was sued by Bui Trong Kham, a resident of the northern province of Hai Duong, for allegedly not failing to fulfill their warranty obligations for a faulty television set.

Herbal medicinal materials improve livelihoods

Two years ago, Giang Xuan Phan’s family in Bac Ha District could only earn more than $130  from planting corn a month. Now, with 2ha of angelica sinensis, she can rake in as much as $180 a month.

SEA Games 29: athletics, taekwondo take three gold medals

Athletics and taekwondo athletes brought joy for Vietnam with three gold medals in the afternoon of August 26 at the ongoing SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur.

Party chief hails establishment of Myanmar-Vietnam friendship association

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has applauded the establishment of the Myanmar-Vietnam Friendship Association in July this year and asked the association to help with the realization of bilateral agreements.

406 SOEs under divestment: exciting opportunities for investors

The government has just announced the list of 406 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to be divested in the 2017-2020 period, drawing heavy attention from investors.

Vietnam’s fashion market large enough for both domestic, foreign brands

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese fashion brands are keeping calm amid the ‘foreign fashion wave’, saying they have advantages in the local market and with demand on the increase, the market is still large enough.

JICA volunteers – Vietnam’s dedicated friends

 Every day, Japanese volunteer Izuo Risa starts her daily work at 9 am at the Vietnam Women’s Academy in Hanoi.

Smart Industry World 2017 to open in Hanoi this December

 The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs will host Smart Industry World 2017, the first of its kind in Viet Nam, on December 4-5.

Tying the knot without tying yourself in knots

 At 67, Nguyen Dang Hanh of Hanoi's Gia Lam District is of sound body and mind.