Buon Ma Thuot, a city of coffee and hospitality

 VietNamNet Bridge – I arrived in Buon Ma Thuot, the capital of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and fondly referred to as the “Queen of Coffee”, after an eight-hour bus ride.

Van Don property market in Quang Ninh ‘scorching hot’

VietNamNet Bridge - The real estate prices in Van Don in Quang Ninh province began escalating after Tet in February, when transactions resumed. 

New tech and incentives helping to reduce costs

Vietnam’s Strategy for Renewable Energy Development hopes to triple the output of electricity produced from renewable sources from 58 billion kilowatts per hour (kWh) in 2015 to 186 billion kWh by 2030.

Lecturer inspires students to pursue research

As a lecturer, Vong Binh Long juggles two jobs: conducting research in pharmaceutical materials used to treat cancer and teaching classes to students at the University of Science in HCM City.

German translator longs to promote Vietnamese literature

Prof., Dr. Gunter Giesenfeld, Chairman of the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association, is a famous German writer and translator. Since his first visit to Vietnam in 1976, he has returned the country 21 times and has translated ...

German translator longs to promote Vietnamese literature

 Prof., Dr. Gunter Giesenfeld, Chairman of the Germany-Vietnam Friendship Association, is a famous German writer and translator.

Vietnam’s GDP forecast to expand in Q2 at same pace as in Q1

 Vietnam’s GDP of the second quarter will likely grow at the same pace as the first quarter at 6.79% year-on-year, according to Viet Dragon Securities Company (VDSC). 

Cyber thugs shouldn't be kids' idols

A 26-year-old YouTube star was arrested in northern Bac Ninh Province on Tuesday for alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring, drug abuse and possession of deadly weapons.

Stunning flame of wild flamboyant flowers in Hue City

In recent days, flame of wild flamboyant flowers, scientifically known as delonix regia, start to fully bloom along the Huong river and Vong Canh hill, creating romantic scenery around the ancient imperial city of Hue.

Dinh Nguyen’s exhibition marks opening of Matca photography space

 “A Little Bit of This and That” as a solo photo exhibition by Dinh Nguyen will open on April 12, marking the opening of Matca space for photography after two years of work.

A boy driven by love

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over the past week, the story of a 13-year-old boy who cycled more than 100km to visit his hospitalised little brother went viral on social media.

Lecturer inspires students to pursue research

As a lecturer, Vong Binh Long juggles two jobs: conducting research in pharmaceutical materials used to treat cancer and teaching classes to students at the University of Science in HCM City.

Tan Phong Islet – A tranquil oasis in Tien Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Phong Islet in Cai Lai District, Tien Giang Province, is located on Tien River. Boasting a tranquil atmosphere, the islet is an ideal get-away destination for tourists.

Amazing photos of “Lonely Trees” in Vietnam

With a passion for his craft, Vietnamese photographer Cao Ky Nhan has impressed the public with the release of his magical photo collection “Lonely Trees”. 

Tax collections from online content creators remain challenging

 An increasing number of Vietnamese YouTubers, such as the short-lived ‘idol’ Ngo Ba Kha alias Kha Banh, earn large amounts of money from the social network but some YouTubers might be trying to evade their personal income tax.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 7/4

Forestry product exports pick up 18 percent in Q1, Exports help push up trade surplus in first quarter, Exports help push up trade surplus in first quarter, Q1 retail revenue reaches US$50 billion

Vietnam prepares to avoid commercial disputes on environmental regulations

Vietnam’s membership in free trade agreements is expected to bring big economic development opportunities to Vietnam. However, experts have warned of the challenges Vietnam will face as it has to observe commitments on environmental protection,

Vietnam to ban toxic weed killer

 Head of the Plant Protection Department Hoang Trung affirmed at a yesterday press brief that Vietnam will ban the use of glyphosate.

Vietnamese platforms among most visited e-commerce sites in region

 Among the top 10 most successful e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia in 2018, based on average monthly web traffic, five operate in Vietnam - Lazada, Shopee, Tiki, Thegioididong and Sendo, according to new findings from iPrice research.

Vietnam prepares to avoid commercial disputes on environmental regulations

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s membership in free trade agreements (FTAs) is expected to bring big economic development opportunities to Vietnam. 

National Drama Theatre introduces Vietnamese traditional culture to the world

A delegation of artists from the Vietnam National Drama Theatre, led by Meritorious Artist Xuan Bac, have gone on a tour to European countries to serve Overseas Vietnamese.

Reasons to make Vietnam car finance market post record growth by 2023

 Growing middle class is picked up among reasons attributed to the record growth of nearly US$6 billion by the year.

Tan Phong Islet – A tranquil oasis in Tien Giang

VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Phong Islet in Cai Lai District, Tien Giang Province, is located on Tien River. Boasting a tranquil atmosphere, the islet is an ideal get-away destination for tourists.

 

 

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.

 

Reasons to make Vietnam car finance market post record growth by 2023

Vietnam’s car finance market is projected to reach more than VND135 trillion (US$5.87 billion) credit disbursed by the end of 2023 thanks to stronger purchasing power of middle class, lower interest rates.