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. 

Hanoi's free water taps prove a hit

 VietNamNet Bridge – In an effort to become a modern and smart city, Hanoi installed free drinking water taps on some streets, receiving an enthusiastic response from tourists and local residents.

Folk culture of the past inspires contemporary art

 VietNamNet Bridge – The contemporary shows Làng Tôi (My Village), À Ố Show and Ter Dar (Going in Circle) are unique circus performances using bamboo as the main prop. 

Vietnamese firms encounter numerous trade barriers in US market

 There have been 120 trade remedy cases which are mainly antidumping and anti-subsidy against Vietnamese exports by the US, the EU, India, Turkey and Canada by March this year.

Textbook prices go up in academic year 2019-2020

 The Vietnam Education Publishing House has just announced a hike in textbook price in the academic year 2019-2020 which was approved by the Ministry of Finance.

A six-year-old fashion star

 VietNamNet Bridge – On a cold night in Hanoi last week, a six-year-old girl’s striking outfit caught the eye of a jogger, and made her a social media star overnight.

East Ho Chi Minh City residential segment leads the market in 2019

 Despite a remarkable decrease of new supply in the rest of 2019, the east of Ho Chi Minh City remains one of the most popular areas among buyers, according to experts.

Airport expansion imperative

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dinh Viet Thang, director general of the ACV, talks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about the need to expand airport services.

Japan investors' growing interest in Vietnam banks comes natural

Due to the increasing number of Japanese companies expanding in Vietnam as well as growing domestic consumption, Vietnam becomes more attractive as an investment destination for Japanese corporations.