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Nguyen Kim seen replacing The Gioi Di Dong at Big C

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Kim, a retailer of mobile phones and home appliances, is expected to open stores at Big C supermarkets, replacing mobile phone retailer The Gioi Di Dong which has moved out of the Big C chain.

Hanoi ban on motorbikes from other provinces sparks controversy

 A recent regulation by Hanoi authorities that would ban motorbikes from other provinces entering the city to solve the traffic crisis has received opposition.

Hanoi plans to build luxury hotels on ‘golden land’

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi is expected to have 20,000 rooms in the next five years and 20 luxury hotels located in advantageous positions in the city. 

Chinese phone invasion raises concerns about information security

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have voiced their concern about Chinese phone products in the domestic market, warning that there are latent risks about information insecurity.

Saudi Arabia marks 86th National Day

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 86th National Day on 23rd September 2016 to commemorate the unification and founding of the Kingdom at the hands of its founder His Majesty King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1932.

First steps taken to implement action plan on air quality

 How to effectively implement Decision No. 985a /QD-TTg approving the national action plan on air quality management up to 2020, with a vision toward 2025, was the subject of a conference held in Hanoi on September 22. 

Fishers switch jobs as Mekong Delta dries up

VietNamNet Bridge – Many farmers who depended on catching fish and other aquatic creatures during the flood season in the Cuu Long Delta have switched to other jobs since the delta has not seen major flooding in recent years.

Five-year imprisonment sentence for blogger upheld

An appeal court in Hanoi on September 22 upheld the five-year imprisonment sentence for blogger Nguyen Huu Vinh. 

Vietnam, Denmark required to maintain legislative cooperation

 Vietnam and Denmark should maintain cooperation in legislative affairs and policy making in order to tighten the relations between the two legislative bodies and their offices, National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has stated. 

American DJ to thrill Hanoians this September

 North Carolina-raised artist Tyler Marenyi, also known as NGHTMRE is set to perform his latest Trap songs on September 29 at 1900 Le Theatre in Hanoi.

Chinese Communist Party delegation visits Vietnam

 Maintaining and fostering the Vietnam-China relations in a healthy and stable manner is the common responsibility of both sides to serve long-term benefits of the two peoples.

Vietnam hopes for Cambodia’s support for Vietnamese community

 Vietnam expects that Cambodia’s authorised agencies and local authorities will work to help the Vietnamese community in the country enjoy their legitimate rights and interests, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh has stated. 

NA Chairwoman to visit Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, attend AIPA-37

 Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will make official visits to Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar from September 26-29, according to the NA’s Committee for External Relations. 

Restructuring wipes out 25% of VN securities firms

 After five years of aggressive restructuring, the number of securities companies here has reduced from 105 to 81 in 2016.

Banh Tai (Ear Cake)

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the past, the people in Phu Tho referred to Banh Tai (Ear Cake) as Hon Cake, a tasty food that is served every day.

Cultural performances to celebrate Asian Beach Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tourist-friendly photo show, a Master Chef open contest, and a broad array of other cultural prorammes are planned in celebration of the fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG5) in Da Nang City

Foreign capital flowing to Vietnam’s housing market

VietNamNet Bridge - Many globally renowned investment funds have shown interest in the Vietnamese property market after announcing investment deals worth tens of millions of dollars in potential real estate firms.

Education Ministry sets new goals for English teaching at schools

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha said the textbooks for teaching English at Vietnamese schools will be textbooks of a certain country that will be ‘localized’ to fit Vietnamese conditions, rather than ones compiled by Vietnam

Vietnam could become world’s technology landfill

VietNamNet Bridge - “Is Vietnam becoming the world’s technology landfill?” was a question raised by the National Assembly Chair Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee.

Miliket: Instant noodle empire in hot water

 Miliket, once the king of Vietnamese noodles ruling over about 90 per cent of the domestic market, is struggling to keep its head above the water amid current cut-throat competition.