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Foreign investment funds leave path of ruinous promises

Vietnam has seen the appearance of foreign investment funds committing  thousands of billions of dong for a stake in Vietnamese enterprises, but many of them remained empty promises with the unannounced disappearance of investors.

Minh Hanh to introduce latest collection in France

Fashion designer Minh Hanh will introduce her latest collection titled ‘Breathing through the mountain forest of Vietnam’ at Albert Kahn Paris museum on September 22.

VN imports $2b of animal feed

 Viet Nam has imported roughly US$2 billion of animal feed from early this year until August 15, down 6.2 per cent from the same period a year ago.


Can Tho asks for Canada’s support in climate change response

 The Delta city of Can Tho wants to cooperate with Canada in water management through the establishment of a research institute and human resources training in the field. 

Heritage title given to centuries-old trees in Tay Ninh

Two over-200-year-old trees in the Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park in Tan Bien district, the southern province of Tay Ninh province, have been granted heritage status.  

Vietnam among countries with high rate of smokers

 Vietnam is among the countries having the highest rates of smokers, heard a conference in Hanoi on September 6 to announce the results of a survey on tobacco use of adults in Vietnam. 

Cambodia will try best to boost ties with Vietnam: Official

Cambodia will do its utmost to work together with Vietnam in promoting the traditional bilateral relations, stated Tep Ngon, the Cambodian Senate’s Second Vice President.

President Hollande’s Vietnam visit makes headlines in France

The ongoing State visit to Vietnam by French President Francois Hollande was covered by various French press outlets on September 6.

President bids farewell to Canadian Ambassador

President Tran Dai Quang received out-going Ambassador of Canada David Devine in Hanoi on September 7, during which he discussed the diplomat’s contributions to bilateral relations. 

Vietnam gives top priority to relationship with Laos: PM

Vietnam always gives the top priority to the special solidarity with Laos, considering this an invaluable asset in need of being preserved and developed, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

PM asks for better discipline

 The Prime Minister has just issued an instruction asking for strengthened discipline at all State apparatuses.

Vietnam helps Samsung save billions of dollars in taxes

VietNamNet Bridge - Two subsidiaries of Samsung Electronics in Vietnam earned huge profits of VND70 trillion in 2015, but did not have to pay VND13 trillion in corporate income taxes as it enjoys tax incentives.

18 movies to be released in Vietnam in September

This month Vietnamese audiences will have a chance to enjoy thrillers, and action and romantic films, including the long-expected blockbusters Bridget Jones's Baby, Miss Peregrines Home's for Peculiar Children and Sully.

Vietnamese athletes look to script history at Paralympics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any medal in the upcoming Paralympics at Rio de Janeiro will be Viet Nam’s turning point and coach Dong Quoc Cuong and his athletes are looking forward to making history.

Junior Fashion Week comes to HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 garments for boys and girls created by foreign and local fashion houses and garment companies will be showcased at the first Vietnam Junior Fashion Week to be held in HCM City

Second cable system to be built in Yen Tu

 VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Ninh Province authorities have announced a plan to build a second cable system on Yen Tu Mountain, famous for its beautiful landscape and Buddhist heritage.

The first day of President Francois Hollande in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - The official welcoming ceremony for French President Francois Hollande took place at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning.

French President walks around Hanoi Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge - French President Francois Hollande took a walk around the Hanoi Old Quarter on Tuesday afternoon.

Industry and Trade Ministry to replace key officials

VietNamNet Bridge – A plan to review personnel and the administrative apparatus in the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is underway, under which a number of high-ranking officials will be rotated or dismissed.

Vietnam visa fee for U.S. citizens shoots up

U.S. citizens will pay a US$135 fee when applying for a Vietnam visa regardless of their visit purposes, up more than five times, according to local tourist firms.