No place like home for those moved over hydroelectric project

Many displaced by the Ban Ve hydroelectric power project in the central province of Nghe An have for years abandoned the resettlement homes built for them and returned to their old land.

Vietnam’s economic growth scenarios for 2019

VietNamNet Bridge - International institutions have predicted high GDP growth rates for Vietnam in 2019, but do not expect them to be more than 7 percent.


Health experts call on Vietnamese people for healthy lifestyle

 VietNamNet Bridge – Health experts called Vietnamese people to put their best feet forward, and walk 10,000 steps each day.

Scientists suggest using sea water to save Mekong Delta from inundation

In the face of the growing threat to the Mekong Delta, experts believe that the only solution is to restore natural aquifers.

Ha Noi victory takes them back into top spot

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi FC moved back to the top of the V.League after an impressive 4-0 victory over Song Lam Nghe An.

8th southern traditional cake fest to open in Can Tho

The 8th Southern Traditional Cake Festival will open in Can Tho, the largest city in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, from April 12 to 16.

8th southern traditional cake fest to open in Can Tho

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 8th Southern Traditional Cake Festival will open in Can Tho, the largest city in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, from April 12 to 16.

Young talent Phuong wins Pro Tour 1 title

Nguyen Van Phuong defeated veteran Pham Minh Tuan to win the men’s singles title of the Viet Nam Tennis Federation Pro Tour 1 which closed yesterday in Binh Dinh Province.

Vietnam builds policy in response to aging population

Vietnam’s population is in the process of rapid aging, with people aged 65 and above estimated to account for 13 percent of the total number by 2020, according to a report.

 

Vietnam to promote active lifestyles for better health

Everyone knows exercise is good for you. If you want to feel better, have more energy, or even add more years to your life? Just exercise!

 

PM Rutte’s visit to broaden economic ties with VN: ambassador

 Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte will pay an official visit to Vietnam from April 9 – 11 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

Scientists suggest using sea water to save Mekong Delta from inundation

VietNamNet Bridge - In the face of the growing threat to the Mekong Delta, experts believe that the only solution is to restore natural aquifers.


Digitalization to reshape the future of business

 Mr. Pham Hong Phong, Managing Director of Oracle Vietnam, shares his views with VET on the technology landscape in Vietnam.

Digitalization to reshape the future of business

Mr. Pham Hong Phong, Managing Director of Oracle Vietnam, shares his views with VET on the technology landscape in Vietnam.

LED market to reach $729 mn by 2022

 Market researcher Inholic Research releases latest report on Vietnam's LED market to 2022.

Life on Hanoi's floating guesthouse

 A boat on the Red River has become an ideal guesthouse for dozens of manual workers who try to save on their modest incomes in Hanoi.

Phu Quoc suffers rampant illegal property construction

 Many illegal construction works still exist on Phu Quoc Island despite the government’s instruction to deal with the problem.

Vietnamese travellers rush to book April 30-May Day holidays

Tour agents and airlines have reported rising demand during Reunification Day and May Day holidays.

Vietnamese, Cambodian universities cooperate in training, research

Kien Giang University of the southern province of the same name signed a memorandum of understanding on April 8 on training and research cooperation with Cambodia’s Royal University of Phnom Penh and Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear.

 

Hanoi’s longest pedestrian street officially opens

Four kilometers in length, the pedestrian street along To Lich River in the southwest of Hanoi is the longest of its kind in the capital.

Vietnam, China to promote parliamentary ties

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Vice Chairwoman of the China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Shen Yueyue pledged to promote bilateral parliamentary ties at their meeting in Doha yesterday.

SMEs’ online trading activities to see strong development

 Online import and export activities of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to develop further due to the low number of them currently embracing e-commerce, according to experts.

Vietnam’s tug-of-war games, ritual receive UNESCO’s certificate

A ceremony was held on April 7 to receive a certificate of UNESCO recognition of the sitting tug-of-war games and rituals at local Tran Vu temple as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

HCM City continues to speed up anti-flood works

 Ho Chi Minh City plans to carry out 218 anti-flooding works this year at a cost of nearly 8 trillion VND (345 million USD).

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 8/4

CPTPP to give boost to manufacturing - processing industry, Manufacturing enjoys strong growth in March, Nation’s industrial production surges 9.2 percent in Q1, First-quarter FDI attraction comes into spotlight