North Korea missile launch fails: US

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US military officials say three North Korean short range ballistic missiles failed, in first known launches since July.

Latest launch comes during an annual joint military exercise between the US and South Korea [File: Kim Won-Jin /AFP]

Three North Korea short range ballistic missiles failed on Saturday, a temporary blow to Pyongyang’s rapid nuclear and missile expansion, US military officials said.

The US Pacific Command said in a statement that two of North Korea’s missiles failed in flight after an unspecified distance, and another appeared to have blown up immediately. Tiếp tục đọc “North Korea missile launch fails: US”

Rohingya flee for Bangladesh as fresh violence erupts in Myanmar

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Displaced Rohingya people from Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state are gathered at the border town of Ukhiya after Bangladeshi border guards stopped them from entering Bangladesh on Aug 26. efugees towards Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP/STR)

Former Thai PM Yingluck fled to Dubai via Cambodia, Singapore: Party members

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BANGKOK: Thailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled to Dubai, senior members of her party said on Saturday, a day after she failed to show up for a negligence ruling in which she faced up to 10 years in prison.

Puea Thai Party sources said Yingluck left Thailand last week and flew via Singapore to Dubai where her brother, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra who lives in self-imposed exile to avoid a 2008 jail sentence for corruption, has a home. Tiếp tục đọc “Former Thai PM Yingluck fled to Dubai via Cambodia, Singapore: Party members”

Vietnam economic future uncertain as it still relies on FDI: experts

Last update 08:00 | 25/08/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s economic growth is still heavily dependent on foreign invested enterprises (FIEs), especially conglomerates. vietnam economy, business news, vn news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, vn news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news, Vietnam breaking news, FDI, FIA, MPI

According to a report from the General Statistics Office (GSO), in July, Vietnam exported $17.5 billion, a decrease of 1.7 percent compared with the month before. Of this amount, Vietnamese enterprises exported $4.9 billion, and FIEs $12.6 billion.

Compared with exports of the same period last year, Vietnam’s export turnover increased by 17.9 percent, including 13.1 percent from Vietnamese enterprises and 19.9 percent from FIEs. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam economic future uncertain as it still relies on FDI: experts”

Bac Son valley attractive to tourists in rice harvest season

Last update 11:25 | 28/07/2017

 In late July and early August, Bac Son valley, Lang Son Province becomes very attractive with its ripening rice fields. It is an ideal time for travellers and photographers to capture the beautiful moments of the year.

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From the peak of Na Lay Mountain, visitors can view the whole of cloud-covered Bac Son valley. Tiếp tục đọc “Bac Son valley attractive to tourists in rice harvest season”

Must-try cuisines in Saigon

Last update 09:00 | 24/06/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – The best food in Saigon is well regarded as nutritious, savoury, and hearty, enjoyed at any time of the day. 

Some of the defining traits in Vietnamese cuisine include rice, noodles, seafood, pork and beef, as well as various fresh herbs and spices, all of which result in robust flavours and unique interpretations.

Although the city is evolving into a cosmopolitan landscape with sprawling shopping malls, fine-dining restaurants and luxury hotels, you can still find plenty of roadside eateries, vibrant street market, and street food carts to satisfy your appetite for authentic Vietnamese delicacies.

Dining in the city is not just limited to Vietnamese pho and coffee, as you can also enjoy fresh seafood, noodles, rice, spring rolls, and meats prepared with an array of cooking methods.

Here are the best food that you should try in the city:

Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich)

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Available almost everywhere in HCM City, banh mi is a quintessential Vietnamese dish that you should never miss out on. This baguette sandwich is priced between VND 10,000 and VND 20,000, with pickled vegetables, pate, butter, soy sauce, cilantro, chilies, and hot peppers. Tiếp tục đọc “Must-try cuisines in Saigon”

Vietnam urged to create second export wave

Last update 12:00 | 24/08/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – A ‘second export wave’ has been mentioned by Vietnamese experts as a response to technical barriers from importing countries. 

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Director of the Import/Export Department Nguyen Phu Hoa said at a export forum held in early August that Vietnam is likely to obtain export turnover of $200 billion this year, an increase of 13 percent over last year.

He emphasized that exports to countries with which Vietnam has FTAs have been increasing, which shows that Vietnam can exploit opportunities from the agreements. However, he said big difficulties are ahead for Vietnam’s exports as the global economy has been witnessing big changes. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam urged to create second export wave”

Will floor mark policy help improve teacher quality?

Last update 07:40 | 25/08/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) has vowed to improve the quality of teachers by setting up a floor mark for pedagogical schools, but education experts do not think the measure will help. vietnam economy, business news, vn news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, vn news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news, Vietnam breaking news, high school finals, pedagogical schools, MOET
MOET decided to remove the floor mark from the 2018-2019 academic year, but it will set up the floor mark for teacher training facilities in order to ensure teacher quality.

MOET’s Phung Xuan Nha announced the decision at a meeting with presidents of pedagogical schools some days ago. The meeting was scheduled amid worries about the low quality of incoming students at pedagogical schools. Tiếp tục đọc “Will floor mark policy help improve teacher quality?”

Teacher recruitment out of reach of Education Ministry

Last update 09:50 | 24/08/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite sharp enrollment cuts, the number of teachers trained every year is still far higher than demand, as the Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) lacks control over hiring at the local level. 

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According to MOET, there are 1.1 million preschool and general school teachers. This includes 400,000 primary school and 140,000 high school teachers.

Vietnam seriously lacks teachers for preschool and needs at least 33,000 more. As for primary, middle and high school, it lacks teachers in some areas, but has too many in other areas. Tiếp tục đọc “Teacher recruitment out of reach of Education Ministry”

Vietnam ranks 27th in greenhouse gas emissions

Last update 08:05 | 25/08/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – China ranks first with 20.09 percent, while Vietnam is 27th in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, with 0.72 percent of total global emissions.vietnam economy, business news, vn news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, vn news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news, Vietnam breaking news, MONRE, greenhouse gas emission, backward technology

A conference discussing the Paris Climate Agreement was held by the Ministryof Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) on August 18 in HCMC. At the conference, Pham Van Tan, deputy head of the Climate Change Agency said that China, as of August, was ranked first among the 195 countries which signed the climate agreement in greenhouse gas emissions. Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam ranks 27th in greenhouse gas emissions”

First Vietnamese recognised as ASEAN Biodiversity Hero

Last update 14:29 | 24/08/2017

Prof. Dr Dang Huy Huynh, Chairman of the Heritage Tree Council and Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE), has become the first Vietnamese to be honoured as an ASEAN Biodiversity Hero.

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Prof. Dr Dang Huy Huynh has become the first Vietnamese to be honoured as an ASEAN Biodiversity Hero

He is also one of the 10 persons receiving the ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes Award on the occasion of ASEAN’s 50th founding anniversary. Tiếp tục đọc “First Vietnamese recognised as ASEAN Biodiversity Hero”

Woodblocks from Nguyen dynasty on show

Last update 16:58 | 24/08/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Woodblocks from the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), which have been recognised as World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO, will be on display at Temple of Literature from August 26.

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A woodblock from the Nguyen dynasty kept at the Centre of National Archive IV in Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province. Three woodblocks, which have been recognised as World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO, will be on display at Temple of Literature from Saturday. — Photo sggp.org.vn

The display is part of an exhibition on the topic: Access the World’s Documentary Heritage through the Nguyen Dynasty’s Documentary Heritage.

The exhibition will present three woodblocks of the Nguyen dynasty which helped to record official literature and history as well as classic and historical books. The exhibition will also present tens of woodblock printings, the Nguyen kings’ administrative documents, poems and parallel sentences carved on architectural building in the Hue Imperial City. Tiếp tục đọc “Woodblocks from Nguyen dynasty on show”

Central Vietnam hubs work to ‘revive’ dying river

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It is hoped that in the near future, tourists will be able to cruise along the watercourse that runs from Da Nang City directly to the ancient town of Hoi AnBy Tuoi Tre News

August 17,2017, 17:15 GMT+7

Central Vietnam hubs work to ‘revive’ dying river
The Co Co River, with Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Cluster, one of central Da Nang City’s icons, in the background. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The administrations of Da Nang City and neighboring Quang Nam Province have been making efforts to rejuvenate a ‘dead’ river which will serve as a ‘bridge’ to promote the two cities’ ecotourism.Over the past few years, authorities in Da Nang City and Quang Nam Province, home to the UNESCO-recognized Hoi An Ancient Town, have both agreed to give priority to the ‘revival’ of the Co Co River. Tiếp tục đọc “Central Vietnam hubs work to ‘revive’ dying river”

Ho Chi Minh City proposes ban on groundwater exploitation

Groundwater is not safe for consumption and its exploitation can cause subsidenceBy Tuoi Tre News

August 24,2017, 14:35 GMT+7

Ho Chi Minh City proposes ban on groundwater exploitation
A resident uses underground water from a well to clean dishes in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed a prohibition on underground water exploitation in certain metropolitan locations to ensure public health and prevent potential subsidence.The municipal People’s Committee has ordered the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to establish a map indicating locations where underground water exploitation could pose a danger to local residents. Tiếp tục đọc “Ho Chi Minh City proposes ban on groundwater exploitation”

APEC discusses experiences in simplifying business registration

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Update: August, 24/2017 – 17:35

Participants exchange information before the workshop. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan

HCM CITY – APEC members shared their experiences in assisting companies, especially micro, small and medium-sized ones, smoothly register for doing business at a workshop titled “Simplified business registration and incorporation according to international best practices” held in HCM City on Thursday.

Hosted by the US, the workshop attracted around 100 participants and experts from 21 APEC economies. Tiếp tục đọc “APEC discusses experiences in simplifying business registration”