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Real estate market: magnet for foreign investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Property investors in Vietnam have been scaling up their business, while more and more new investors have concluded M&A deals in the real estate sector. 

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.  

Tuong play on historic event restaged

The tuong play Vo Dong So-Bach Thu Ha (Love Story of Vo Dong So and Bach Thu Ha), a production by scriptwriter Moc Quan, will be restaged in a new version 89 years after its first release.

Vehicles avoid tolls, damage southern bypass

A 18km bypass in southern Dong Nai Province is in serious disrepair with thousands of trucks and containers using it every day to avoid weighing and toll stations.

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.

Transport depts gear up for National Independence holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s People’s Committee has asked the management boards of coach stations to ensure that tickets are not illegally overpriced during the National Independence holiday, 

Mutual recognition of test results of little benefit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Test results at 38 central hospitals in Ha Noi have been mutually recognised since August 1, but the move seems to have done little to improve healthcare so far.

Can Tho City in 1994 through the lens of Belgian photographer

Life in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho in 1994 was recorded in pictures by Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert.

World Food 2017 set for October

The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 will be held at Hoa Lu Stadium at the corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in District 1, HCMC from October 5 to 8.

Folk game highlights ethnic minority culture

To Mong people in general and Mong people living in Mu Cang Chai district in particular, Pao throwing has been an indispensable folk game in holidays and traditional festivals, including Gau Tao spring festival.

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.

Hue’s headwear showcases local charm

Conical hats produced in Thua Thien - Hue Province are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Hue hats famous. 

Sleeping beauty of Van Phong Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge – A scenic area in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa, Van Phong looks like a sleeping beauty on an endless sea.

Locals monitor illegal sand mining

Residents of central Thua Thien-Hue Province have set up tents to monitor illegal sand mining since local authorities have failed to stop miners from illegal dredging.

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.