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For smart city, clear congestion

Professor Dr Duong Anh Son from the HCM City University of Economics and Law speaks to the newspaper Tuoi Tre (Youth) about some key aspects of work to turn the City into a smart city

Vietnam’s nuclear medicine makes big leaps within short time

Vietnam has been quick to grasp trends and effectively use radiation and radioisotopes in the healthcare sector, according to Tran Duc Thiep, a member of the National Council for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy. 

Are university accreditation results credible?

VietNamNet Bridge - A representative of a school says the accreditation of higher education establishments in Vietnam is unconvincing as many bad schools can meet the standards.

Garage sale of love mementos in Hanoi

 As usual, on the first Sunday of each month, the “Ex-lover fair” takes place in 58/52 To Ngoc Van (Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi).

Eye diseases becoming health burden in Vietnam as population ages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Degeneration of the macula, which is the small central area of the eye’s retina that controls visual acuity, is the leading cause of vision loss among people over 50 years old. 

Fitting together

Vietnamese employees are presented with good opportunities when working at South Korean companies but the lack of skilled workers in an issue for the latter.

A cake from a land of cultural confluence

 The confluence of three ethnicities in Soc Trang Province, that of the Kinh, the Hoa and the Khmer, makes it a great place to discover the beauty of different cultures and observe distinct customs.

Ethnic minority people forced to seek work in cities

Ca Thi Xoa, from Chieng La Village in the mountain province of Son La, decided to go to Hanoi to search for a job after her husband went away without saying a word.

Patriotic music to fill the Opera House

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful tunes praising the fatherland and patriotism will be presented during a special music show to welcome the new year on January 6.

Expressway robbers could get 7-year prison term

A group of 11 youngsters, who used knives and scimitars to stop vehicles and “ask” for money last Friday night on a section of Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway passing through Phu Ninh District, could be sentenced

Tropical low-pressure system heading to East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tropical low-pressure system is quickly moving west at 30-35km per hour and heading to the East Sea.

Vietnam’s trade surplus hits US$2.7 billion in 2017

Vietnam maintained a trade surplus of about US$2.7 billion this year, the same figure as 2016, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Is there a third investment wave in Vietnam banks?

While some analysts note that a number of foreign banks have withdrawn capital from Vietnam banks, others see signs of a third investment wave from foreign investors.

HCM City builds on 2017’s remarkable achievements

The significant socio-economic-cultural accomplishments that Ho Chi Minh City gained in 2017 will create a firm foundation for its stronger development in 2018 and the following years.

Vietnam real estate market after 30 years of FDI

While some analysts think that attracting too much FDI into real estate is a problem, others believe that the real estate market has benefited from FDI flow because it helps create infrastructure for economic development.

2.2km Hanoi road most expensive to date

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 2.2km stretch of road in the capital city has become the most expensive one in the country so far, being built at a cost of 3.5 billion VND (152,000 USD) per metre.

HCM City enhances use of IT disease surveillance

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will expand the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology this year for surveillance of infectious diseases, such as hand-foot-mouth, 

SMEs pick up short end of supermarket stick

Small and medium sized firms are being crushed and elbowed out in the increasingly fierce competition to become a supermarket supplier.

Entrances to city centre gridlocked after New Year holidays

 VietNamNet Bridge – People from different localities have flocked to Hanoi after New Year holidays causing heavy traffic congestion.

Coach Rodrigo calls 20 futsal players for tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – A squad of 20 players has been listed to prepare for the Asian Futsal Championship.