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Well-known chefs come to Hanoi for celebration

 A group of internationally renowned chefs will be present in Hanoi during the first week of October for a culinary extravaganza.

Huge wind power investment license revoked

A VND2.83 trillion (USD127.27 million) wind power project in the southern province of Tra Vinh has had its investment license revoked due to sluggish implementation. 

PM chairs first meeting of national e-government committee

 The national e-government committee made debut at its first meeting in Hanoi on September 20 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

Vietnam records 35 earthquakes in 2018 so far

 Vietnam has recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5-4.5 so far this year, according the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.

Environmental tax rise on petroleum products

 The National Assembly Standing Committee has approved environmental protection tax hike for oil and petroleum products from early next year.

VN smartphone dealers to sell iPhone XS Max for VND40 million

VietNamNet Bridge - Some retailers have predicted that iPhone XS Max may be priced at over VND40 million when it hits the Vietnamese market, the highest price ever for an iPhone.

Hanoians mull solutions to save the city’s polluted rivers

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi authorities have been trying many solutions to mitigate the pollution of the rivers in the city, but the effects remain modest.


Vietnam’s international publications in science on the rise

Though the number of Vietnam’s international scientific publications has increased significantly, Vietnam still lags behind other regional countries.

Small banks trigger a new interest rate race

A number of banks have rushed to raise the deposit interest rates in the last two months. The record interest rate increases are feared to have a negative impact on the market. 

Efforts made to promote Chu Dau pottery brand name

 The pottery of Chu Dau has been through some fluctuations in popularity, first flourishing during the 13th-17th centuries but facing a decline after this period. 

Boosted ties contribute to Vietnamese nationals’ success in Japan

 Along with the strengthened cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, over the past 45 years, many young Vietnamese have come to Japan to study, launch business and gain success. 

HCMC & Hanoi set to host New Zealand education fairs

 More than 30 New Zealand institutions will be present at the New Zealand Government’s agent-led education fairs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on September 22 and 23

Hanoi metro begins trial run

 The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi started its trial run today, September 20, after being delayed several times. 

A wild ride in the wrong place

VietNamNet Bridge – Elephants are considered humans’ best friends in the Central Highlands in Vietnam.

Vietnamese agriculture, but not as you know it

 VietNamNet Bridge – A herd of pigs runs up a high hill, in front of them, a vast farm spreads out, reaching the horizon.

Deer farming lucrative in south

 VietNamNet Bridge – Breeding deer to harvest their antler velvet, the soft skin that grows on top, is enabling farmers in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province’s Xuyen Moc District earn a steady income.

Knowledge sharing and environmental audit high on supreme audit institutions’ agenda: ASOSAI 14

On the sidelines of the ongoing 14th assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions in Hanoi, Vietnam News Agency talked to delegates about fostering co-operation between members

Nature education centre ready to welcome students

GreenViet and the Da Nang–based Centre of Biodiversity Conservation has started construction of the Son Tra Nature Education Centre on Son Tra peninsula to provide a space for students to explore the area’s biodiversity.

Supply overhang threatens condotel market

According to the Viet Nam Real Estate Brokers Association last year around 23,000 units of condotels, or condo-hotels, were offered for sale, and 65-70 per cent of them were snapped up. 

Italian Film Week makes Hanoi debut

 The first-ever Italian Film Week is set to get underway in Hanoi from September 20-23, as part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Italy-Vietnam diplomatic relations.