Corruption ‘hurting' education
A skilled labor force is critical to the promotion of long-term economic growth. Yet the development of such a force requires a higher education sector that is efficient, effective, and widely accessible. In Viet Nam, however, corruption in the higher education sector undermines such an outcome.
Building data base a challenge
Building data base a challenge
Administrative reform was a critical step in developing a national data base on population management, Deputy Minister of Justice Le Hong Son told the newspaper Dat Viet (Viet Land).
Income not the only measure of poverty
Income not the only measure of poverty
Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.
Gains, losses in restructuring
Gains, losses in restructuring
Public investment is a lever for the country's development, Tran Van, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs, told Thoi bao Ngan hang (Banking Times) newspaper.
Fighting drugs at the border
Fighting drugs at the border
Deputy Head of Viet Nam Customs' Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department Nguyen Van Quy spoke to Hai Quan newspaper about how Viet Nam is trying to prevent drug trafficking at border gates.
What are pros and cons of having firecrackers during Tet again? 1   
What are pros and cons of having firecrackers during Tet again?
It is still more than half the year until the next Tet, but some Vietnamese people have recently become excited by the possibility that they may be allowed to use quiet and non-explosive fireworks when the Lunar New Year celebrations return.
Street food could serve up recipe for tourism success
Street food could serve up recipe for tourism success
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers their opinions on how to promote tourism through street food.
Environmental impact studies lacking impartial approach
Environmental impact studies lacking impartial approach
Deputy Director of the Viet Nam Environment Administration Le Ke Son spoke to Cong An Nhan Dan (People's Police) newspaper about environmental impact assessments for hydro-power plants.
Time to get serious about traffic fatalities 2   
Time to get serious about traffic fatalities
It is not uncommon in Viet Nam to see many households or whole villages in mourning because of a road accident that has wiped out several people.
Revised Bidding Law makes full disclosure compulsory
Revised Bidding Law makes full disclosure compulsory
Le Van Tang, head of the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Bidding Management Department, spoke with Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Vietnam Economic Times) newspaper on the revised Bidding Law.
Ha Noi petrol station safety upgrade urged
Ha Noi petrol station safety upgrade urged
A five-hour blaze at a central petrol station in Ha Noi last week underlined the hazards at hundreds of other filling stations in the capital. Viet Nam News reporters Quynh Anh and Khanh Van tried to come to grips with the problem.

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Corruption ‘hurting' education

A skilled labor force is critical to the promotion of long-term economic growth. Yet the development of such a force requires a higher education sector that is efficient, effective, and widely accessible. In Viet Nam, however, corruption in the higher education sector undermines such an outcome.

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Dear Editor,There is a rule that decrees a foreigner visiting Viet Nam on a tourist visa cannot legally rent a house and must stay in a hotel.

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Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

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First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves

The Vietnam-Korea Times – Viet Nam's first Korean language newspaper made its debut in Ha Noi yesterday.

New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms

Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.

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Vietnamese classical guitarist Nguyen Thi Kim Chung will perform famous melodies by Vietnamese and foreign composers in Ha Noi tonight.

Broadway revue back in business Broadway revue back in business

A Broadway-inspired revue which became a stage phenomenon in Viet Nam last summer is set to briefly return to Ha Noi next month.


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