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Vietnam’s 10 years in WTO through expert’s glance

Looking at Vietnam’s achievements in several areas, including economic growth pace, the country’s belief in the renewal process has been a success, said former WTO General Director Pascal Lamy during an interview with VNA.

Vietnam’s 10 years in WTO through expert’s glance

Looking at Vietnam’s achievements in several areas, including economic growth pace, the country’s belief in the renewal process has been a success, said former WTO General Director Pascal Lamy during an interview with VNA.

Experts: red-shanked douc endangered by Son Tra tourism

VietNamNet Bridge - The tourism boom in Son Tra peninsula may damage the ecological system and threaten the habitat of the red-shanked douc, considered the symbol of Da Nang City, experts say.

Kids spend summer learning how to read and write before entering first grade

VietNamNet Bridge - Parents are rushing to enroll their children in reading and writing classes to prepare for the new academic year.

Vietnam luxury hotel market becomes ‘hotspot’ in SE Asia

VietNamNet Bridge - As luxury hotels prosper, more and more investors are pouring capital into the sector.

MAP technology helps keep litchi fresh for month

Dr. Pham Thi Thu Ha and her colleagues have successfully developed a process of preserving litchis for over one month with MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) technology.

Enterprises want a level playing field

Phan Duc Hieu, deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management talks to the Kinh te & Do thi newspaper about private enterprises’ recent meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc

The sound of gongs in Ba Vi

 Gong art of the Muong ethnic minority group is a traditional cultural art form, creating a unique attraction for Hanoi's Ba Vi District.

Underpaid labourers choose to work overtime

A survey by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour conducted in March and April on 2,500 workers revealed that labourers work overtime for the extra money, not because they want to.

Agriculture mechanisation a must for Vietnam

Tran Hoang Ngan, director of Ho Chi Minh City Cadre Academy, talks to Tuoi Tre newspaper about the need to focus more investment in agricultural development – Viet Nam’s primary industry

Son Tra langurs threatened by resort plan

More than 237 herds of red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus), comprising over 1,300 individuals, were reported living in the Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang.

Cam Thanh seek a joint protection of nipa palm forest

Cam Thanh administrators, scientists, local residents and businesses have signed an agreement to manage and protect the commune’s nipa palm forest - the first-ever joint environment protection deal

Hoi An lists intangible heritages

The ancient city of Hoi An will apply to list its annual mid autumn festival and the traditional pottery craft of Thanh Ha Village as National intangible heritages.

Korean firm plans to acquire Gemadept

Korea’s Taekwang Industrial Co Ltd has submitted a letter with intention to acquire Gemadept Corporation, Vietnam’s largest logistics firm, as part of efforts to establish a logistics network in Southeast Asia.

Compulsory social insurance for foreign workers discussed

 A workshop took place in northern Hai Phong city on May 23 to gather opinions on a draft decree guiding the enforcement of compulsory social insurance for foreigners working in Vietnam.

Hometel property segment promises big profits, big challenges

VietNamNet Bridge - Though hometel properties are new in Vietnam, the segment is well known as a profitable business model as investors can make high profits when reselling or leasing. 

Zinc deficiency rampant in Vietnam's women, children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese people are zinc deficient at an alarming rate, especially pregnant women and young children.

No permissions needed for popular songs: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to update its legal documents and regulations on musical performance.

Vietnamese int’l film award-winning movie to be released in June

 The film, “Dao cua dan ngu cu” (The Island of Aliens or The Way Station) by director Hong Anh will premiere in the country, starting on June 9.

Education Minister gives school green light to recruit teachers

 Education Minister Phung Xuan Nha proposed to allow schools to recruit teachers, basing on their specific requirements.