VietNamNet’s annual concert entitled “Things Everlasting” 2018 was held successfully on the afternoon of September 2, Vietnam’s National Day. The Hanoi Opera House was fully occupied. Among the audiences were famous intellectuals, scholars and artists. Belows are some pictures captured at the concert:Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Hoang Vinh Bao delivered the opening speech.The audience and the distinguished guests stood up to celebrate the national flag.VietNamNet Editor-in-chief Pham Anh Tuan shakes hands with former Vice Minister of Information and Communications Mai Liem Truc. VietNamNet Editor-in-chief Pham Anh Tuan welcomes distinguished guests before the concert. Distinguished guests meet with VietNamNet Editor-in-chief before the concert.The artists and the organizers greet the audience. Vice Minister Hoang Vinh Bao presents flowers to conductor Le Phi Phi. Singer Phuc Tiep performs "To Quoc Toi Chua Dep The Bao Gio" (My … [Read more...] about VietNamNet’s Things Everlasting 2018 Concert in Pictures
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VietNamNet e-newspaper to merge with Vietnam Post newspaper
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The electronic newspaper VietNamNet will merge with the Vietnam Post newspaper to become VietNamNet newspaper under a new decision issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on May 30. Accordingly, VietNamNet newspaper will be a public non-productive entity operating under the Press Law and relevant regulations. It has the headquarters in Hanoi and has an international transaction name as VietNamNet. It will offer VietNamNet and Vietnam Post printed publications, and maintain the current Infonet e-newspaper as the electronic version of the Vietnam Post newspaper. Other publications include newspapers under associations that wish to be part of VietNamNet newspaper. VietNamNet newspaper is entitled to inherit all legitimate rights and obligations of Vietnam Post newspaper and VietNamNet e-newspaper. The decision will enter into force on September 1, 2018.-VNA … [Read more...] about VietNamNet e-newspaper to merge with Vietnam Post newspaper
More universities hire leaders with business backgrounds
VietNamNet Bridge - A junior college in Vietnam, after experiencing tough years because of low enrollment, is now thriving after hiring the sales manager of a phone distribution chain as the head of its enrollment division. A debate on the rise of university leaders with ‘non-traditional backgrounds’ began following an article in a local newspaper citing a report that more than half of colleges in the US now have leaders who are not from academia, but are former businesspeople or officials. In most universities in Vietnam, leaders are those who were either prestigious lecturers with high academic titles in the past or high ranking state officials. However, more and more high-ranking university leaders have come from business. Nguyen Thanh Nam, for example, who was CEO of the FPT Group, one of 13 founding members of the largest information technology corporation, is now holding the post of vice rector of FPT University, and founder & rector of Funix … [Read more...] about More universities hire leaders with business backgrounds
Stem cell banks face shortage as demand rises rapidly
VietNamNet Bridge - The clinical application of stem cell therapy in Vietnam remains modest because of a shortage of stem cell products and high costs for research and application. The clinical application of stem cell therapy in Vietnam remains modest In 2017, a four-month-old patient was hospitalized with a severe infection and increased pulmonary artery pressure due to prolonged mechanical ventilation. To date, about 500 patients have been treated with the umbilical cord blood therapy in Hanoi and HCMC, and the treatment process has been recognized by the Ministry of Health An MOH report says there are 34 stem cell application centers, including institutes, universities, hospitals and enterprises. Stem cells have been used to treat about 20 different kinds of diseases. RELATED NEWS Stem cells breathe new life into spastic kids Vietnam performs world’s first stem cell transplant in treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia Chi Mai … [Read more...] about Stem cell banks face shortage as demand rises rapidly
Vietnamese fashion brands wither away as designs remain stagnant
VietNamNet Bridge - The appearance of foreign fast-fashion brands in Vietnam has dealt a strong blow to Vietnamese brands. Youth are willing to spend more money on foreign made products Seeing a dress at Zara, Ngan, a bank officer, promptly decided to buy it for her daughter’s birthday, though the product was priced at VND800,000. There are three groups in the world market, including powerful economies like the US, cultural center with deep value like Italy and France, and markets with specific character like Japan and South Korea. Ngan’s choice shows a growing tendency in Vietnam: youth are willing to spend big money to buy foreign-made products instead of Vietnamese. RELATED NEWS How are Vietnamese fashion brands faring? Domestic fashion brands seek foothold in $3.5 billion market Mai Nam … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fashion brands wither away as designs remain stagnant