Ca Mau to expand sustainable shrimp farming models

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southernmost province of Ca Mau, the country’s largest shrimp producer, plans to expand many of its sustainable farming models to fully exploit its potential.

PanNature, GreenID: environmental heroes

Vietnam is paying a heavy price – the increasing costs associated with soil, land and water pollution - for robust economic growth.

How will Bamboo Airways affect the aviation market?

The national flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines and the private Vietjet Air continue to dominate the domestic aviation market, but newcomers may begin to take away some market share. 

German conservationist’s love for Hue heritages

 58 year-old Andrea Teufel is a German specialist in restoring antiques. Over the past 15 years, she has been working to restore paintings in the world heritage site in the central province of Thua Thien Hue.

Original features of the Mong's New Year ceremony

 The Mong people are an important part of the community of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, with a population of about one million people.

Grammys can celebrate hitting flat ratings note

 The Grammy Awards were hardly perfect, but they offered their share of satisfying moments and buzzworthy miscues, as well as an eclectic mix of performers and winners. 

Agri-tourism attracts more visitors to Mekong Delta

Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have developed agri-tourism models that have not only increased their incomes but also contributed to sustainable agriculture and rural development in the area.

The Government supports innovative startups

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung talks to Tia Sáng (Ray of Light) Magazine about the support the Government has offered Vietnamese start-ups over the past four years.

Pu Mat National Park calls for support to stop illegal poachers

VietNamNet Bridge - Pu Mat National Park has always been a ‘hot spot’ of illegal poaching for many years. But local authorities say that measures to control poaching are not effective.

Dong Giao wood carving village in Hai Duong

Hand-carved products represent sophisticated features of the villages. Today, let’s go along to Dong Giao wood carving village in Hai Duong province.

H’Hen Nie achieves Top 8 finish in Miss Grand Slam 2018

Vietnamese beauty H’Hen Nie has been listed among the Top 8 of the Miss Grand Slam 2018 beauty competition as announced by Globalbeauties.

Vietnam takes action to reduce plastic waste

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is one of Asia’s five worst polluters of ocean plastic waste, according to international organisations. With 13 million tonnes of waste released to the ocean every year, 

Traditional spring festivals kick off across Vietnam

 An estimated 50,000 pilgrims flocked to Huong or Perfume pagoda in Hanoi on February 10, the first day of Vietnam’s longest festival. To reach the main pagoda, visitors must take a one-hour boat trip on the Yen stream.

A guide to the top items which bring luck for the year ahead

Vietnamese people often purchase items and dishes that they believe will bring them good luck and avoid bad omens on the first few days of the New Year.

Universities go modern, offer more dynamic courses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many universities plan to offer new courses to attract more students and meet the market demand for human resources.

Vietnamese cuists to vie for World Cup title in Turkey

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten Vietnamese billiards players are taking part in the World Cup three-cushion carom in Antalya, Turkey.

Boney M to hit the stage in Hanoi this March

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local music fans are grabbing tickets to see world-renowned disco bands Boney M and Joy perform live on March 8 in Hanoi.

Universities launch new majors to meet digitalisation demands

 VietNamNet Bridge – Universities have launched new majors to meet the demands of digital transformation in the 4.0 industry era. 

Ministry of Transport to accelerate North-South Expressway project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport plans to rush the implementation of the North-South expressway project in 2019, said Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The.

Time to invest in prime home sector: industry insider

 In the current climate, tremendous opportunities have emerged for long term investment in the luxury end of the local real estate market, according to Neil MacGregor, managing director of real estate service provider Savills Vietnam.

VND to remain on stable footing in short term

 The Vietnamese dong has remained stable against the dollar since the start of the year on the back of improving global risk sentiment, according to a unit of Fitch Group.

A broader view on Gov’t guarantees required

 VietNamNet Bridge – For many years, Vietnam’s Government has been acting as a guarantor for a lot of investment projects.

Fast set spends money on multi-billion VND motorcycles

VietNamNet Bridge - Having ‘more than enough’ money to buy luxury cars, many Vietnamese men still prefer motorcycles. 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 12/1

Ample goods, steady prices mark Tet in HCM City, Firms investing abroad urged to pay attention to corporate social responsibility, Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park capable of attracting major investors worldwide

Alicia Keys hits perfect notes as Grammys host

 Alicia Keys took us to "Club Keys" as host of the Grammys on Sunday night, and viewers seem open to becoming regulars.