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Hanoi film fest in full swing

 The 2016 Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) opened its Project Market, Talent Campus and “Vietnam landscapes in foreign movies” exhibition on November 1. 

The first festival of kylin, lion and dragon dances in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge - A festival of kylin, lion and dragon dance performance took place for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30.

Vietnam ensures land accumulation for agriculture

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of enterprises investing in agriculture remains modest, though the field is considered a national advantage, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hanoi karaoke blaze kills 13

At least 13 people were killed after a fire broke out at a karaoke venue yesterday afternoon and tore through four neighbouring buildings in Hanoi's Cau Giay District.

HCM City Stock Exchange has new chairman

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mr. Tran Van Dung, former chair of the Hanoi Stock Exchange, has been appointed the chair of the HCM City Stock Exchange, replacing Mr. Tran Dac Sinh who has retired.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc appoints two assistants

 VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision to appoint two assistants, Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung and Mr. Bui Huy Hung.

Lam Dong province to auction 20 ton precious rock

VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Lam Dong province has proposed auctioning a precious stone weighing 20 tons, which was recently discovered in Tan Loc commune in Bao Lam district.

Can Vietnam take full advantage of preferences in VN-EAEU FTA?

With the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) having taken effect, many Vietnamese export items now enjoy a zero percent tariff. However, it will be not an easy task to boost exports. 

Autumn Meeting 2016 returns to Da Nang

The annual international cinema event offering a rare glimpse of the country's fast-growing film scene "The Autumn Meeting 2016" will return to the central coastal city of Da Nang and the picturesque UNESCO world heritage city of Hoi An

HCM City sees fall in bus passenger numbers

 Bus service operators in HCM City are struggling to retain passengers although the service has continued receiving a subsidy to keep fares affordable.

New policies to speed up state divestment present opportunities for investors

The raft of new policies that would reduce the number of fields exclusively operated by the government as well as those that would make more flexible and accelerate state divestment are going to create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for investors.


Will the state lose money in the auction of state assets?

Although we have advocated equitization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and have a Securities Law, independent expert Nguyen Gia Hao still worries about losing state money in auction of public assets.

APEC 2016: Seeking a new direction for regional integration

After the British people voted for Brexit and American people for Donald Trump, and President Barack Obama decided to abandon efforts to call for ratification of TPP, the APEC Summit shouldered a bigger responsibility for the region.

Ministry's report confirms safety of Vietnam's fish sauce

Fish sauce made in the country is generally safe for consumption despite recent public confusion and apprehension about its ingredients, a new report says.

Clip titled NA chairwoman visits hometown pure fabrication

 A video clip titled ‘57 vehicles follow one another taking National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for a visit to her hometown in Ben Tre province’ is pure fabrication.

Tarriff exemptions for Chinese, ASEAN goods

 The zero per cent tariff under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) will bring more goods from ASEAN and China to Viet Nam, especially Chinese fruits.


VN photo wins int’l photography awards

A photo of a woman making fishing nets in Phan Rang City, Vietnam has come first in Open Colour category in Siena International Photography Awards 2016.

Kido ups the ante for vegetable oil company

 Foodstuff producer Kido Joint Stock Company (KDC) has showed determination in buying the stakes in Tuong An Vegetable Oil JSC (TAC) by raising its offer.


ANZ’s operations in Vietnam remain unchanged

ANZ announced it would strengthen its focus on running a world class Institutional Bank in a number of countries in Asia following an agreement to sell its Retail and Wealth business units in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.

HCM City draws up reservoir plan to fight flooding

VietNamNet Bridge - HCMC has proposed a network of water-regulating reservoirs which would help solve the worsening flooding in the city.