VietNamNet Bridge - Coal-fired thermal power plants’ investors have asked for permission to submerge sludge and waste in the sea, raising big concerns about sea pollution.

Experts have warned that the ‘one curriculum, many sets of textbooks’ policy may cause chaos in the textbook market.

Photographer Le Bich is holding an exhibition entitled "Colours of Life’ at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi.

 Mr. Hironobu Kitagawa, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Hanoi Representative Office, tells VET about Japanese investment in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 158 individuals and organisations have been found illegally importing scrap into Vietnam as they are not certified to carry out such activities.

 The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology organised a Mid-Autumn Festival programme on September 22 and 23, featuring the Cham culture of the south-central province of Ninh Thuan.

 In a small house on Hang Than Street, Hanoi, paper masks are produced under the skilful hands of an old couple on every Mid-Autumn Festival. 

 A white paper recently published by Asia-focused management consulting firm Solidiance highlights key initiatives taken by Vietnam to develop smart cities in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economic development in recent years has shown the importance of the social sciences and humanities, but the number of graduates trained in these fields has failed to meet demand, 

 Bilateral investment and trade between Vietnam and Japan can only grow given the complementary nature of the relationship.

 India's Ken Research releases report noting key factors in development of Vietnam's freight forwarding industry.

 The Government earned VND198 trillion (US$8.49 billion) from divestment and privatisation of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the past three years.

 The Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has issued a document requesting its branches in provinces and cities to improve the operation of financial companies, complying with the regulations and ensuring the legitimate interests of customers.

 About 30% of the Vietnamese population have mental health problems, of which 25% are dealing with depression, according to a shocking new National Institute of Mental Health report.  

 Divestment from State-owned enterprises and groups is an inevitable trend brought about as the consequence of rampant investments through “powerful blows” during the years in the late 2000s and early this decade.

Of the 15 wind power projects approved in Ninh Thuan province, only three have been implemented as promised by investors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – For years, social housing has been a hot issue in Vietnam. Living in decent, affordable housing in a reasonable location is one of the most important goals for all Vietnamese people.

There are certain things that are a sure sign that Autumn is in the air. Here are several sights and flavors that will make you realize Summer has left, and autumn has rolled into town.

A large number of Hanoians have been gathering in front of Bao Phuong cake shop on Thuy Khe street to purchase mooncakes for their families.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on September 23 to pay homage to President Tran Dai Quang, who passed away on September 21 at the age of 62.