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Vietnam top legislator begins Myanmar visit

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived at Nay Pyi Taw on September 28 night, beginning her official visit to Myanmar from September 28-29 at the invitation of her Myanmar counterpart Mahn Win Khaing Than. 

Experts warn about Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s plan to sell land

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts see worrying problems if Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) sells land in Laos and in Vietnam.

Hydropower plants causing more accidents

VietNamNet Bridge - An accident at Song Bung 2 hydropower plant has extended the list of hydropower projects that have posed danger. 

Vietnam’s archaeological treasures to be exhibited in Germany

 More than 400 of Vietnam’s archaeological treasures will displayed at the LWL Museum in Germany from October 7 to February 26 to celebrate more than 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Paradox in steel production in Vietnam

 Though there has been an abundant supply of steel for construction, there is a serious shortage of steel for the supporting industry. That is reason why Vietnam has spent billions of dollar to import steel annually.

Unenthusiastic response to bicycle project

 The National Traffic Safety Committee’s plan to encourage people to use bicycles to reduce congestion has been deemed impractical by several experts.

Head transplant operation in Vietnam planned

VietNamNet Bridge - While Italian neurosurgeon Dr Sergio Canavero says a human head transplant surgery may be carried out next year in Vietnam, Vietnamese agencies say they have not been informed about this.

Tourism industry to make more use of general aviation

Helicopters, seaplanes and hot-air balloons are used in tourism activities in other countries, but in Vietnam, a lack of a legal framework and programme development have stalled their use. 

Russian cars subject to 0% tax

 A quota of Russia motor vehicles will be subject to a zero per cent tax rate when being imported into Vietnam from October 5.

HCM City's flood control program to need big funding

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC government will spend VND97.3 trillion (US$4.36 billion) on a major program to combat floods in the 2016-2020 period.

FTAs pack big opportunities

 In advance of the free-trade agreements on Vietnam’s horizon, foreign companies are looking for strong investment opportunities-like those found in the country’s packaging industry.

Media updated with information on human rights in Vietnam

 The Foreign Ministry, in collaboration with other ministries, held a meeting in Hanoi on September 28 to provide the media with information about human rights in the country. 

ASEAN makes efforts to reduce human trafficking

  An ASEAN conference on the application of laws, policies and practices to the identification, management and treatment of victims of trafficking, especially women and children, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28.

Timor Leste wants to learn from Vietnam’s development experience

 Timor Leste is keen on learning national development experience from Vietnam as well as enhance bilateral win-win cooperation, President Taur Matan Ruak told the new Vietnamese Ambassador to Timor Leste, Hoang Anh Tuan on September 27.

PM welcomes RoK’s groups to invest in Vietnam

 The Vietnamese Government is working to improve investment climate and create the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including those from the Republic of Korea, to invest in the country.

Saigon parking lot owners deny compensation for flood-damaged vehicles

 Parking lots in HCM City have refused to compensate owners of hundreds of motorbikes and cars which were damaged in the flood in HCM City.

Vinaxuki wants to resume its dream of “Made in Vietnam” cars

 Xuan Kien Auto JSC (Vinaxuki) has expressed its desire to resume working on its dream of “Made in Vietnam” cars.


VN beauty at exhibition 'Vietnamese Smile'

More than 200 photos taken by 13 photographers featuring the beauty of Vietnam are on display at the "Vietnam Smile" exhibition on Ly Thai To Street, Hanoi.

Look back at Hanoi city streets through vintage postcards

 Postcards are always of great historical and social interest. Here’s a look back at images of 36 Hanoi city streets of yesteryear drawn from a stunning collection of unique historical postcards.

Unitel reaches $1 billion revenue figure in Laos

  Unitel, the brand name of Viettel in Laos, reached US$1 billion in cumulative revenue in seven years of operation in the country.