Southern region plans to grow other crops on low-yield rice fields

 The Mekong Delta and the south-eastern region plan to grow other crops on more than 126,300ha of low-yield rice fields this year as a means of adapting to climate change and improving farmers’ incomes.

Vietnam aims for more competitive tourism industry

 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has issued an action plan with six tasks to improve the sector’s business environment and enhance national competitiveness.

Hanoi Stock Exchange eyes profit of $13.2 million in 2019

 The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) eyes 308 billion VND (13.2 million USD) in pre-tax profit in 2019, up 0.3 percent year on year, and 594.3 billion VND in total revenue, up 5.66 percent year on year.

120 finalists vie for MOS World Championship 2019

Surpassing over 1,000 competitors in the qualifications, 120 candidates across the nation joined the final round of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship – Viettel 2019 on April 7.

VN Central Bank resumes net injection to ease liquidity pressure

 The State Bank of Vietnam has resumed open market operations for the first time since Tet (Lunar New Year) to improve liquidity in the banking system.

Renewable energy: the future of power for Vietnam

Vietnam could meet its long-term energy demands by adding renewable energy sources and cutting-edge battery storage technologies to its arsenal of solutions, 

Renewable energy: the future of power for Vietnam

 Vietnam could meet its long-term energy demands by adding renewable energy sources and cutting-edge battery storage technologies to its arsenal of solutions, experts said.

Viettel plans to hire 500 IT engineers a year

Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group plans to hire around 500 IT engineers every year.

Viettel plans to hire 500 IT engineers a year

 Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group plans to hire around 500 IT engineers every year.

NA Chairwoman meets Chairman of Russia’s State Duma

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Chairman of the State Duma of Russia Vyacheslav Volodin agreed that parliamentary cooperation is one of the important pillars of Vietnam-Russia ties and it has made a lot of developments recently.

Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange to help foreign investors

 In 2019, the southern Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) will work on a special mechanism that allows foreign investors to trade shares of companies that have run out of room for foreign ownership.

120 finalists vie for MOS World Championship 2019

 Surpassing over 1,000 competitors in the qualifications, 120 candidates across the nation joined the final round of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship – Viettel 2019 on April 7.

Vietnam treasures ties with Qatar: NA Chairwoman

 Vietnam treasures ties with Qatar, considering the country an important partner in the region, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said.

Quang Tri moves 240kg wartime bomb from local school

 A wartime bomb, weighing 240 kg, was safely transported out of the Cua Tung secondary school in Vinh Linh district, the central province of Quang Tri, on April 7.

What are the real estate trends in 2019?

Despite ­facing challenges, the real estate ­market in 2019 is expected to continue on an upward trend, say both experts and ­investors.

The Model PPA shall be applied compulsorily

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) Circular No.02/2019/TT-BCT, which took effect in late February 2019, provides a revised model power purchase agreement applicable to grid-connected wind power projects in Vietnam.

Japanese-made amphibious vehicles to enter Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Car dealers say they are preparing to distribute amphibious vehicles made in Japan, though they are unsure about domestic demand.


Expat Corner: A survival guide for Vietnamese weddings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Weddings are joyous occasions worldwide, and each culture has its own way of celebrating love, usually with a good old-fashioned party.

Farewell to a heart-warming kitchen

When you write a review, you’d want to write about a new restaurant opening up, or a new menu at an age-old house with an established reputation, or a famous chef concocting a new fusion dish. 

Surge in woodwork exports Stateside raises concerns

Insiders have expressed concern over tighter control measures potentially being applied to Vietnamese imports, triggered by the recent influx of Chinese wood processors into the country.

Vietnam among countries with high rate of infertility

 Vietnam is one of countries with high rate of infertility according to the World Health Organization’s figure.

Shooting an artistic event: coach Nhung

With short hair, trendy clothes and accessories, people are often surprised by the appearance of female shooting coach Nguyen Thi Nhung. At the age of 54, the mother of two looks very young and very active.

Exploring pristine Bai Trang beach in Phan Rang

Located about 30km away from Phan Rang city, Bai Trang beach in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan is a popular attraction for visitors due to the beach’s pristine and unspoiled quality.

Academies key to nurturing golf in Vietnam

Legendary golfer and Viet Nam Tourism Ambassador for 2018-2021, Greg Norman, has accepted the position as supervisor of the newly-founded Viet Nam Golf Tourism Association (VGTA). 

University enrollment schedule, student quotas remain unclear

VietNamNet Bridge - Students have to register to sit the national high school finals and apply for universities from April 1-20.