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Japan’s Shoplifters to open 5th Hanoi International Film Fest

 “Shoplifters”, a film by Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda, will open the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) this year.

Yellow card warning affects Vietnamese seafood export to EU

Vietnam’s seafood export to the EU market is facing various difficulties, said involving companies. 

Long An Province says no to thermal power plant proposals

 Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Long An are opposed to the construction of a new thermal power plant project, saying that a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plant should be built instead for power generation.

Da Nang’s plan to get 'smart'

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quang Thanh, director of the Da Nang Department of Information and Communication, talks to Nhân dân (People) newspaper on Da Nang’s plan to transform into a smart city.

Microfinance boasts potential in VN

Microfinance in Viet Nam has long been known as an important component of the financial system and one of the most effective tools for poverty alleviation.

Vietnamese embassies open condolence book for President Tran Dai Quang

Vietnamese Embassies in foreign countries on September 26 opened the book of condolences for President Tran Dai Quang.

NGO offers wildlife trafficking solutions

Shutting down social media channels used to advertise illicit wildlife is one of the actions recommended by NGO Education for Nature Viet Nam (ENV) to put an end to the wildlife trade in Vietnam.

Driving licences in Vietnam might take demerit point system

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security is considering punishing traffic violators with demerit points as part of an effort to enhance compliance with regulations.

More business startups focus on organic agriculture

VietNamNet Bridge - An ecosystem for organic agriculture is taking shape in Vietnam, helping ease  difficulties for startups in the field.

Revised law urged to allure foreign investors to Vietnam’s petrol industry

 Policies on attracting investment in the country’s oil exploration should be streamlined to make the industry more attractive, especially when the country is facing a rapid exhaustion of main oil discoveries, experts recommended.

NA Standing Committee sets up two policy monitoring groups

 The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has established two policy monitoring groups.

Visual artists, filmmaker exhibit work at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visual artists Truong Que Chi and Kenny Nguyen are showing their works at two exhibitions that open on Friday (September 28) at the Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in HCM City.

French archival display tells VN history

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition of Vietnamese archival materials kicks off today in France, showing Vietnamese culture and history reflected through documents and images.

Vietnam condemns terror attacks in any form

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam strongly condemns terror attacks in any form, and such acts must be strictly punished in accordance with the law, 

Project brings theatre to secondary schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – A theatre project aimed at secondary school students by two entertainment groups was launched in HCM City this week.

Party, State, NA, Gov’t leaders pay tribute to President Quang

 Leaders of the Party, State, National Assembly, Government, Vietnam Fatherland Front and the armed forces, as well as representatives of people nationwide  have paid tribute to President Tran Dai Quang on September 26.

Novel about young to be launched in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A novel by Nguyen Huy Thiep has been published in Vietnam for the first time since it was released in France 13 years ago.

Private hospitals in VN find it difficult to make money

VietNamNet Bridge - Some years ago, private investors, recognizing that state-owned hospitals were getting overloaded, rushed to build hospitals. However, the profits they have gained remain modest. 

45th Ha Noi Moi Newspaper Run to start on Sunday

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 45th Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) Newspaper Run is scheduled to start at Hoan Kiem Lake on Sunday.

Cancer patients struggle with new circular

 VietNamNet Bridge – New Ministry of Health regulations on cancer treatment for outpatients from other provinces is causing problems to hospitals and thousands of sufferers.