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Needed: more ‘whacky’ clean-up campaigns

 VietNamNet Bridge – If a travel agent offered you a tour where you would pay him for picking up trash, you’d be excused for thinking he’d lost his marbles.

Gov’t wants VNPT to become hi-tech firm

 The Government wants Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to become a hi-tech manufacturing corporation, said Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

Vietnam beauty cast as lead in Myanmar’s movie

 First runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Tran Huyen My has agreed with a media company in Myanmar to take a leading  role in the movie “Bridge over cloud.”

A small gesture, a life-changing experience

 VietNamNet Bridge – It was an endearing sight – a little boy accompanying his mother as she walked the streets, picking up trash.

Farmers hail land tax waiver

 VietNamNet Bridge – An estimated 12.5 million people will be eligible for agriculture land tax exemption, leaving merely 77,000 people still subject to this tax.

HCM City eyes expanded online public services

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City wants to expand the use of online public services to simplify administrative procedures and reduce their cost for the public, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, 

Fishermen seeking work abroad scammed

Pham Thi Cuc, who lives in Hai Ninh Commune in the central province of Quang Binh’s Quang Ninh District, had hoped that her life could change if her husband worked as a guest worker overseas.

Vietnam goes green for St Patrick’s Day

Every year on the 17th March, Ireland and its people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s National Day. With up to 70 million people around the world having Irish ancestry and many more friends of Ireland, 

Court initiates proceedings against ex-PVC chief Thanh

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Superior People’s Court has ordered an official investigation into suspicions of embezzlement by a fugitive former State official, Trinh Xuan Thanh.

Bun cha restaurant opened on bus in Hanoi

 The owner of a Bun cha restaurant in Hanoi has renovated an old bus and turned it into a restaurant.


Not allowed to go to South Korea, will more Chinese visit Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Travel firms are wondering if there will be a new wave of Chinese travelers flocking to Vietnam if they cannot go to South Korea. Some media agencies reported that China has prohibited its citizens to travel to South Korea.

HCM City child abuse claim under investigation

 The police in HCM City are investigating a nursery owner and her sister who are accused of abusing children at a local nursery.

Co-working spaces flourishing in Southeast Asia

 With its low cost of living, young tech-savvy workforce, and digital infrastructure, Southeast Asia is fast becoming a hotspot for startups and digital nomads, according to the latest report by real estate consultants JLL.

Hanoians pledge not to encroach pavements

 A majority of people in Hanoi’s inner-city districts have pledged not to encroach on pavements since Hanoi started its fight against the violators. 

Vietnam urged to explore renewable energy

The Vietnam Energy Association said Vietnam has huge potential for renewable energy which can account for 43% of total energy used in the country by 2050 if it is invested wisely. 

With 6 more listings, UPCoM crosses 500

 Six companies debuted their shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) on Thursday, with a total of 495.6 million shares listed on the exchange worth nearly VND5 trillion (US$219.3 million).

Japanese chafe at VN food regs

  Representatives of Japanese enterprises met this week with Vietnamese officials to complain about difficulties in food imports.

Motorcycle show to be held in Hanoi in May

 A wide range of motorcycle models manufactured by the world’s leading producers will be on display on a 10,000sq.m area during the Viet Nam Motorcycle Show 2017 (VMCS 2017). The event is scheduled in Ha Noi on May 4-7.

Technology Transfer Law on debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – The eighth session of 14th National Assembly Standing Committee on Thursday turned its agenda toward discussing amendments to the Technology Transfer Law.

PM orders action on sand mining crimes

 The Prime Minister on Thursday asked the Ministry of Public Security to urgently investigate the information that organised criminals were threatening officials of the northern Bac Ninh province’s People’s Committee and other local offices.