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Did Ministry intervene unnecessarily in telcos’ operations?

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has told Vietnamobile, a mobile network operator, to stop providing its Thanh Sim service package, which has been described as ‘super cheap’.

Agriculture Ministry urges use of organic fertilizer to ‘clean’ land

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists warn that the overuse of inorganic fertilizers will bring long-term consequences like land degradation, pollution and high toxic residue in agricultural products.

Grand welcome ceremony for PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Australia

A grand welcome ceremony was held with cannon salute for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-level delegation of Vietnam at the Parliament House on Capitol Hill, Canberra, Australia on March 15.

Bo lui – a Thot Not speciality not to be missed

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you ask a Thot Not District local about their food specialities, most of them will tell you that you must try bo lui (beef skewers) at Tu Huong Restaurant.

Pundits unruffled by slashed US tax

 The massive reduction in corporate income tax in the US may not have as strong an impact on the country’s ability to attract FDI as previously thought, thanks in part to Vietnam’s improving business climate improvements.

Vietnam trusts new CPTPP trade agreement

The newly inked Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to greatly help its member countries, especially  in the context of the spread of protectionism.

Rounding out a legal framework for vacation properties

 The development of vacation properties has given rise to a number of issues, including a legal framework needed for the condotel and hometel segments to rectify uncertainties in earnings commitments. 

Annual wrestling festival in Mai Dong Village

 On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, villagers hold a wrestling festival in front of the Nghe communal house in Mai Dong village (now in Mai Dong Ward, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi) from the fourth to the seventh day of the first lunar month.

Dan bau instrument: Vietnamese national treasure

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas Vietnamese musician Pham Duc Thanh has performed in a concert at the Ha Noi Opera House. The concert was a rare event held to honour the dan bau (monochord), a unique Vietnamese instrument.

Vietnamese spend more on imported beef

 Vietnamese people spent up to a total USD15 million to import beef from Australia and the US in the first two months of this year, according to the General Department of Customs.

Is our corruption glass half full or half empty?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Given their frequency, we should not be surprised, but we continue to be shocked each time an instance of corruption in high places comes to light.

HCMC tops Vietnam E-commerce Index 2018

 Ho Chi Minh City again leads the country in e-commerce, according to the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM)’s Vietnam E-commerce Index 2018, released at the Vietnam Online Business Forum 2018 on March 14 in Hanoi.

Sabeco charged $110 million in tax arrears

 Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) will have to pay nearly VND2.5 trillion ($109.8 million) in tax arrears, according to newswire Vnexpress.

Foreign consultant questioned over low forecasts for Tan Son Nhat Airport

 According to the HCM City People’s Committee, travel demand at Tan Son Nhat International Airport will reach an estimated 83 million passengers by 2025, much higher than forecasted by the consultant ADPi from France.

Suffering downstream of polluting coal plants

 The heavy toll taken by coal-fired power plants has prompted many pro-environmental international organisations to oppose banks in several nations that plan to provide loans for these plants in Vietnam.

Eximbank under fire after string of embezzlement

 The lawyer of the six customers from whom an officer of Eximbank stole VND48 billion ($2.1 million) ask for repayment in full before the case goes on trial in April.

Grab decries Vietnam's plan to regulate it as taxi service

 Grab expressed concerns over Vietnam's plan to treat it like a taxi company, not a tech company.

Organisations are not doing enough to protect data privacy: PwC

In today’s data-driven society, privacy, security and trust are more vital and intertwined than ever before. But many organisations are not doing all they can to protect data privacy.

Ha Long-Cat Ba Alliance discusses waste water

Waste water treatment and tourism management at world heritage site Ha Long Bay were among issues highlighted at the fifth leadership committee meeting of the Ha Long-Cat Ba Alliance in Ha Long City, 

Petrolimex and PV Oil oppose Saigon Petro's wish to return to RON A92

 Petrolimex and PV Oil - Vietnam's two largest petrol distributors, disagree with Saigon Petro Co., Ltd.'s proposal to return to selling RON A92 petrol after reporting low bio-fuel E5 sales.