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Foreign investors to return in second half of year

VietNamNet Bridge - The continued net sales by foreign investors has raised big concerns. However, experts have said the net sales would end by June.

Medical intermediate schools rush to upgrade into junior colleges

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) decision to stop recruiting health workers with intermediate schools (2-year training) from 2021 has upset the calculations of all students, schools and hospitals as well.

iPhone SE not seen as a must-buy as it is inexpensive

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese have expressed their disappointment about the newly marketed iPhone SE. Distributors think iPhone SE won’t cause a buying ‘fever’. 

Is the franchise boom over?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many investors who once intended to start up business with franchise contracts have given up because of the high investment rate.

Who is the owner of Daewoo Hotel?

VietNamNet Bridge - For years, people believe that Hanel was the owner of Daewoo Hotel after it bought hotel’s shares from the South Korean investor.

Vietnam gains modest achievements in fighting dollarization

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has been taking a series of measures to stop dollarization, but the newly released 2015 financial report shows that the goal is still far away.

What’s behind Doan Nguyen Duc’s trillions-of-dong loss?

VietNamNet Bridge - Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group of Doan Nguyen Duc, an influential businessmen, suffered the first quarterly loss since 2008. Duc also lost VND5 trillion over the last year. 

Farmers fear Chinese chicken will bring misfortune

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese agencies are considering allowing the import of Chinese poultry meat. The inews has been published on the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MARD) Department of Animal Health’s website.

Universities lure learners with attractive scholarships

VietNamNet Bridge - Both State-owned and private schools are trying to attract students with scholarships. 

HCM City still looking for flood-prevention solutions

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Anti-flood Program’s Management Board plans to buy 63 specific vehicles to pump water in floods, but scientists say the solution is ‘anti-scientific’ and not feasible. 

Vietnam’s textile & garment industry feared to fall into foreign hands

VietNamNet Bridge - Textile & garment companies reject the opinion that textiles & garments would be the biggest beneficiary of the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) Agreement.

High risk of bankruptcy exists for iron & steel manufacturers

VietNamnet Bridge - Iron & steel manufacturers can anticipate a tough year 2016, when low-cost products, especially from China, will flow to Vietnam.

What are foreign investors targeting when buying Vissan’s shares?

VietNamNet Bridge - The initial public offering (IPO) of Vissan, a foodstuff processor, shows stiff competition in the Vietnamese distribution market.

Should Vietnam build military submarines?

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts are pessimistic about Vietnam’s capability of building military submarines, others believe that building the ships is within reach and that Vietnam needs to build its own subs.

Child abuse cases discovered

VietNamNet Bridge - Many child abuse cases have been discovered just within one month. On education forums, parents are expressing their anxiety about the unsafe schooling environment.

HCM City: data on environmental pollution unreliable

VietNamNet Bridge - The pollution situation in HCM City has no effective warning system that would allow the city authorities to take timely action.

Will Con Dao Island stay green?

VietNamNet Bridge - Con Dao residents, who take pride in their green island, are worried about the news that 40 hectares of forest may be cleared to make room for a road through a national park.

More students decide not to pursue university education

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports by local education and training departments all show a sharp decrease in the number of students registering to study at university.

2016 digital marketing trends

VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate and cigarette distribution are business fields which seem to have no relation with e-commerce. However, digital marketing is now being seriously considered. 

Petrol distributors to contribute to environmental risk prevention fund

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) plans to ask petroleum traders to pay 0.5 percent of their annual sales to the environmental risk prevention fund.