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Many expectations put on newly elected Minister of Education

VietNamNet Bridge - Phung Xuan Nha has taken the mission of working as the ‘supreme commander’ of the education & training sector. Many tasks are awaiting to be done during his tenure.

Finance Ministry attempts to raise taxes as budget face shortfall

VietNamNet Bridge - The receipts from tax collection are increasing steadily year after year, but are never enough to cover expenses. Experts have warned that higher taxes and fees will burden people and businesses.

Teenager invents machine which converts saltwater into fresh water

VietNamNet Bridge - An eleventh grader in Ben Tre City has successfully created a solar panel-run machine which can convert saltwater into fresh water.

Scientists warn about shrimp farms' effects on environment

VietNamNet Bridge - The rapid development of shrimp farming has contributed to serious environment pollution and mangrove forest devastation.

Government asked to stop giving preferences to oil & gas companies

After asking for the government’s help to ensure sales for oil refineries, the national oil & gas group PetroVietnam has once again sought the government’s support for the sale of Polyester Dinh Vu’s (PV Tex) products.

International economists optimistic, Vietnamese pessimistic about economy

VietNamNet Bridge - While Vietnamese experts show big concerns about Vietnam economy, pointing out that too many problems still exist, foreign economists have a positive outlook about Vietnam.

Chinese technology blamed for substandard products at biofuel plants

VietNamNet Bridge - Four out of seven biofuel plants have been found using Chinese technology, while three others using technology imported from China and other countries such as the US, Denmark and India.

Education Ministry tries in vain to offer vocational training at general school

VietNamNet Bridge - General school students all have vocational training, but the knowledge learned is rarely used in reality.

Mekong Delta’s life depends on upstream waters

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have warned that the serious drought is just the ‘overture’ for a succession of blows that natural calamities and human activities will have on the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam learns to live without ODA

VietNamNet Bridge - Relending ODA (official development assistance) capital instead of allocating capital is one of the methods Vietnam could use the capital source more effectively as ODA for Vietnam will be cut in the near future.

CAAV’s plan to build airports in northwest raises controversy

VietNamNet Bridge - Aviation experts believe that it would be a waste to spend VND10 trillion to build three airports in the northwest.

Legal loopholes allow illegal building in national parks

VietNamNet Bridge - Many illegal buildings in national parks have been discovered even though investors have paid fines.

Vietnam loses big money on iron ore export ban

VietNamNet Bridge - The iron ore export ban has caused Vietnam to fail to collect tens of trillions of dong, while the continued steel production from iron ore has caused the environment to be seriously polluted.

Teachers complain about outdated textbooks

VietNamNet Bridge - Teachers and students still have to use textbooks which contain outdated and inaccurate  information. 

Students' research on iris biometrics technology recognized in journal

A research work by two Vietnamese university students on iris biometrics has been recognized by the Journal of KIIT, a prestigious scientific publication, which is heartening news for the Vietnamese community of young scientists.

How much do VN's top businesspeople earn?

VietNamNet Bridge - Holding important positions and huge amounts of shares, many businessmen have received salaries and bonuses of hundreds of billions of dong for 2015.

What are Asian holding companies doing in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that four Asian conglomerates are powerful enough to make big changes in some Vietnam’s industries if they succeed with their M&A deals.

Little-known facts about VN Prime Minister’s advisory team

VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister’s advisory team includes 13 members who are experts in many business fields.

Asian conglomerates show power in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Four giant conglomerates from Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines have been expanding their investments in Vietnam, raising both joys and concerns.

Even without Daewoo Hotel, Hanel still attractive to investors

VietNamNet Bridge - The news that Hanel sold Daewoo Hotel soon after it acquired the hotel four years ago has disappointed investors, but the hotel remains attractive thanks to the large land fund it holds.