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Giant cranes – new dangers in Vietnam’s metropolitan cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Along with fast urbanization and the appearance of skyscrapers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, giant cranes have become very common, posing potential danger to passers-by.

Vietnam’s investment in technology equivalent to 1/3 of Samsung's

Vietnam does not have any research institute as big as Samsung’s research institution. Annually Samsung alone spends more than $3 billion for research activities while Vietnam invests less than $1 billion for research projects in the country

Losses of 19 State-owned corporations total nearly $1.1 billion, report

 VietNamNet Bridge - In a report to the National Assembly on the operation of State-owned corporations, the government said that State-owned firms have a total equity of VND1,112,445 billion, up 6% compared to 2013.

US$2.5 million for restoration of Saigon’s 200-year pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities have decided to spend VND51 billion ($2.5 million) to repair the 200-year-old Giac Vien Pagoda in District 11, one of the unique religious architectural works in the city.

Three fined for insulting provincial chair on Facebook captures public attention

  The case that VietNamNet Bridge reported last week about three people fined for insulting the chairman of An Giang Province – Mr. Vuong Binh Thanh - on Facebook triggered controversies in the media and public.

Gov’t promulgates decree guiding Investment Law

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has promulgated Decree 118/2015/ND-CP to guide the implementation of some articles of the Law on Investment.

ACV to lease Phu Quoc airport passenger terminal

Airports Corporation of Vietnam is expected to lease the passenger terminal at Phu Quoc International Airport to a private firm, instead of transferring the right to operate the entire airport as earlier planned by the Ministry of Transport.

Use of flycam drones in Vietnam need rules

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of National Defence has sent a document asking concerned ministries, sectors and localities to strengthen their management of flycam drones to ensure airway traffic safety and social order.

Vietnam perfect after downing Singapore

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam beat Singapore 2-1 in the last Group A round match of the International U21 Football Tournament yesterday (Nov 24) in HCM City.

Thai Son Nam win second match at regional champs

 Defending champions Thai Son Nam of Viet Nam pocketed their second win at the AFF Futsal Club Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday.

Dong Nai River Protection Committee ineffective

Though Dong Nai River is being protected by the powerful Dong Nai River Protection Committee, it is still dying.

Where will SOE CEOs go after state’s disinvestment?

VietNamNet Bridge - There are two paths for the leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to follow after SOEs equitized, either becoming hired workers or civil servants at state agencies. In fact, there is another choice – retirement.

Increasing kidnapping cases worry parents

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of kidnapping cases have stirred concern over child safety in the country’s cities.

Bad debts eating bank profits

 A series of banks are facing towering bad debt provisions that ate up their profits for the first three quarters of the year, which had been promisingly reported.

VN browser Coc Coc dreams of going to the world

Coc Coc is a technology start-up that opened for business in 2013 with three Vietnamese founders. It is obvious that Coc Coc has great advantages favored by Vietnamese. But these are not enough for it to become famous worldwide.


VN modern retail not a promising land for all

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign retailers have been flocking to Vietnam because they see the great potential in a 90-million-consumer market. However, Vietnam has not been an easy playing field even for experienced players.

SMEs to face regional competition

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Viet Nam have paid little attention to the nearing formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, while larger companies with a "national brand name" are actively preparing for the regional integration process.

Vietnamese famous dish served on Vietnam Airlines’ flights

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pho bo (beef noodle soup), a Vietnamese traditional dish has been served on Vietnam Airlines flights from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City to London, UK, since September 2015.

Xoan singing to be removed from list of heritages needing urgent safeguarding

Xoan singing, a folk cultural product of people in the northern province of Phu Tho, no longer needs to be regarded as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding after four years of preserving and promoting cultural values

No time for exercise after work

 Female workers of Thai Binh northern province's Job Services Centre didn't know how to react to regulation that all workers have to take afternoon exercise at the office building's gym after working time.