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Suspended public works leave HCM City residents in limbo

HCM City authorities said they have cancelled the licences of hundreds of suspended public projects that have affected the lives of the public, but many people said a number of projects remain “suspended” and continue to affect 

Vietnam hopes to improve its Olympic performance

 VietNamNet Bridge – With 18 official tickets for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Vietnam has fulfilled the target set before the Olympic qualification rounds: to earn from 15 to 20 places for the Games.

Vietnamese celebrities at Cannes Film Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Walking on the red carpet of one of the most famous film festivals in the world, Vietnamese celebrities stirred up controversies about their fashion style.

Floods in Hanoi reoccur because of poor planning, say experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have said that the more the city tries to prevent flooding, the worse the flooding becomes in Hanoi.

Culture ministry allows excavation in Phu Tho

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently given the nod for excavation at an archaeological site in the northern province of Phu Tho. 

Who wants to buy drink manufacturer Tan Hiep Phat?

VietNamNet Bridge - Tan Hiep Phat, an energy drink manufacturer, is believed to be a ver attractive company to investors, despite its notorious fly-in-a-bottle scandal.

Renewable energy may power Vietnam by 2050

 Vietnam’s power needs could be fully met by renewable energy by 2050, according to a new report by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Vietnam and Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance.

HCM City to host fruit festival in June

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will host its annual Southern Fruit Festival at Suoi Tien Tourist Park in District 9 from June 1-9.

Over 1,000 athletes to compete at national Paralympic Games

 More than 1,000 athletes from all over Vietnam will compete at the national Paralympic Games that will take place from July 8-14 in HCM City, according to the Vietnam Paralympic Association (VPA).

Youths inspired by technology start-ups, experts

 Successful entrepreneurs inspired young people at a recent discussion about start-up businesses powered by information and technology (IT).

Bad industrial zone planning demoralises female workers

 A recent survey done by the Department of Female Workers at the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour revealed that many female workers are less keen on marriage and having children due to low wages and difficult lives.

Degree holders heading back to school

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tertiary education has seemingly become a popular path chosen by the majority of Vietnamese high school graduates, because in a degree-treasuring society like Viet Nam,

Elected deputies to NA and People's Councils announced

 Several provinces and cities across the country on May 26 announced the list of deputies elected to the National Assembly (NA) and all-level People's Councils who were successful in the general elections held on May 22.

What’s behind Vietjet’s order of 100 Boeing 737 Max?

VietNamNet Bridge - The contract worth $11.3 billion signed between Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s only private airline, and Boeing, the US aircraft manufacturer, has caught the special attention of  the media around the world.

Street arts in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The second edition of the Street Art Fair was recently held at Hanoi Creative City, drawing many domestic and foreign artists and a large audience. 

Japanese investors to flock to central Vietnam

 Viet Nam and Da Nang in particular could emerge as huge potential markets for Japanese businesses.

Student club provides free tours for visitors to Hanoi’s historical sites

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since 2014, foreign visitors to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi have received free tours from a group of Vietnamese youngsters,

Ministries draft plan for feedback on public services

VietNamNet Bridge – The ministries of justice, home affairs, information and communication, and government office are drafting a plan to establish a system to receive feedback on public administration services. 

Vietnam stops illegal workers in S. Korea

Doan Diep Mau, deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs talks with Thoi bao Kinh Te Viet Nam about measures to stop Vietnamese labourers illegally staying and working in Korea after finishing their labour contracts. 

How will Obama's visit affect Vietnam’s economy?

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists have been cautious when asked whether Obama’s visit would give a push to Vietnam’s economic development, but have said it would help Vietnamese products penetrate the US market.