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VN to set up population database

 VietNamNet Bridge – A database to store, standardise and manage the basic information of all Vietnamese citizens will be put in use by early 2019, 

Which way for IZ, EPZs in HCM City?

VietNamNet Bridge - Once the pioneering and leading locality in the development of IZs (industrial zones) and EPZs (export processing zones) for a long time, but the competitiveness of IZs and EPZs in attracting investment has decreased.

People of ’lightning village’ live in fear of rain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rain comes along with terrible fear for the villagers of Ninh Thuong in Khanh Hoa Province.

Heritage photo exhibition held in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition displaying the best photos from the Viet Nam Heritage Photo Awards was held on Thursday at the Hoa Lu Stadium in HCM City’s District 1.

More, wider roads to ease traffic around HCMC airport

The Ministry of Defence has agreed to hand over land to HCM City authorities for construction of a flyover near Tan Son Nhat International Airport to prevent the constant traffic jams that occur there.

Inaccurate environmental impact assessment causes pollution risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – The only lake that provides water to the southernmost province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is at risk of getting polluted because of a waste treatment plant.

Bank teller arrested for allegedly appropriating huge sum

A bank teller of the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade’s (Vietinbank) Long Thanh Branch has been arrested for allegedly appropriating billions of Vietnamese dong.

Juvenile drug traffickers multiply at VN-Lao border

Local authorities say that the number of ethnic minority juveniles engaging in drug trafficking at the Vietnamese-Lao border in the central province of Quang Tri has increased sharply over the last five years.

Ha Noi street offers tax-free foreign goods

 VietNamNet Bridge – On Nguyen Son Street in Ha Noi’s Long Bien District, there is a small alley which is home to dozens of mini-shops standing close to each other.

VN vows to combat IUU fishing

 VietNamNet Bridge – After Viet Nam received a “yellow card” from the European Commission because of its failure to meet standards against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, 

VN architects win international architecture awards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Buildings constructed of bamboo and wood by Ha Noi-based H&P Architects (HPA) have won gold and silver medals in an international architecture contest.

Foreign strategic investors at domestic banks: assets or problem?

VietNamNet Bridge - The divestment of a number of foreign strategic investors from Vietnamese banks is a sign that foreign technology doesn’t always help.

Hau one of eight players to watch at AFC

Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau is among eight players who could make a name for themselves in the upcoming qualifiers of the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship, according to the the-afc.com.

Bank restructuring: NA weighs in on criminality exemption

A debate ensued in the National Assembly on Thursday morning on the controversial exemption of criminal liability for those in charge of restructuring financially unstable banks.

HCM City to begin $15 million flood-prevention project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Planning and Investment has asked the city’s People’s Committee to approve a new flood-prevention project funded by Denmark.

Doctor, medical employee assaults investigated

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police of Dong Hoi City in the central province of Quang Binh have launched an official investigation into an assault on a doctor at a city hospital.

Thao wins gold at National Athletics Championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Thu Thao of Ha Noi brought home a gold medal in the women’s long jump category of the National Athletics Championships in HCM City on Thursday.

Ministry initiates probe into fraudulent silk scandal

 The Minister of Industry and Trade, Tran Tuan Anh, on Thursday asked the Department of Market Watch to look into the origin of products of the Khaisilk Group following a complaint that it was selling fake products made in China.

New Transport Minister, Government Inspectorate General named

 The National Assembly ratified the appointment of Nguyen Van The to the post of Minister of Transport and Le Minh Khai to the post of Government Inspectorate General at its fourth session on October 26.

Vietnam uses remote sensing to monitor rice production

 The use of satellite earth observation date to monitor rice production in the Red River and Mekong Deltas was discussed at a workshop in Hanoi on October 25.