Non-life insurance companies record US$1.14 billion in owner’s equity

 Owner’s equity in non-life insurance companies was estimated to amount to a total of VND26.280 trillion (US$1.14 billion) last year, a 4.8 per cent rise against the previous year, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Finance.

Real estate wants further foreign funds

 Listed real estate ­companies in Vietnam are actively seeking out ­foreign investment for their portfolios.

New ways to work can make HCMC a more livable city

 “Anywhere working” could be the key to improving the livability of HCMC, which is predicted to become the second fastest growing city economy in Asia within the next three years, new research has found.

Inspections into condo buildings to be launched at end-March

 The Ministry of Construction will collaborate with the National Assembly Legislation Committee to launch inspections into the management and operation of apartment buildings in HCMC by end-March, VietnamPlus reported.

FPT signs IT collaboration agreement with MOET

FPT Group and the Ministry of Education and Training have signed a collaboration agreement to apply information technology into education and training in the period from 2019-2025.

International Chinese language School to be opened in HCMC

 Over the last 60 years, during war and peace, generations of border soldiers have fulfilled the tasks assigned by the Party and state.

New expectations for Vietnam’s stock market

After the lunar New Year, the Vietnam’s stock market has continuously advanced, gaining more than 80 points or more than 8 percent since the beginning of February.

Getting wealthier, Vietnamese favor trendy, sophisticated furnishings

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese furniture market is a promising industry, estimated to have value of over $4 billion, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (Hawa). 

Central province to investigate forged document

The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Nam is investigating a forged document circulating on social media that purported to show the provincial chairman’s signature on a form approving hotel, resort ...

Gau Tao festival - special feature of Mong ethnic people

 Gau Tao festival is the most important festival for Mong ethnic people. It is held annually in early spring to express gratitude towards gods and to pray for a prosperous and lucky year.

Walking dogs is sending older people to the ER, study says

 Maintaining an exercise regimen as you age is important, and having a pet who requires daily physical activity can be motivation to go for a walk. Unfortunately, walking a leashed dog can increase the risk of fractures in older adults, 

National action programme for women and children launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed the Vietnamese Party and State’s consistent policy of ensuring rights of people, including women and children.

Ministry calls on people not to boycott pork

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has told consumers there is no need to boycott safe pork products.

40 percent of primary-secondary school students in Hanoi and HCMC inactive

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some 40 per cent of primary and secondary school students in Hanoi and HCM City are inactive, a survey by the National Institute of Nutrition revealed.

The Big Fat Quiz Movies at Hive Saigon

 The Big Fat Quiz Movies night will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on March 21 at the Hive Saigon in 94 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, HCM City’s District 2.

Rio Carnival at Melia Hanoi Hotel

 For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hanoi to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste.

Violin Solo Recital to feature Kim Il Yang

 A Violin Solo Recital will feature Kim Il Yang at a concert at 8pm on March 16 at the Erato School of Music and Performing Arts on 107 Tôn Dật Tiên Street in HCM City’s District 7.

Sunspiration City Festival at Sala City Residential complex

 The Sunspiration City Festival will be held from 9am to 11pm on April 6 at Sala City Residential complex, 10 Mai Chí Tho Street in HCM City’s District 2.

Vietnamese win in qualifiers of junior Fed Cup, Davis Cup

 Vietnamese teams secured wins in the second round of the 2019 Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Junior Fed Cup and Davis Cup on Wednesday in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Van Don Airport bets high on international markets

Several co-operation agreements were inked during a recent on market expansion for the newly-launched Van Don International Airport in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh early this week...

Unexploded bombs continue to haunt Ha Giang

Residents of Thanh Thuy Commune in Vi Xuyen District said they are still occasionally startled by an explosion somewhere in the mountains nearby, a cruel reminder of a bloody border war 40 years ago.

Mobile payment service now ready for big changes

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts say the technological infrastructure in Vietnam is ready for the mobile payment boom.


Ha Noi beat Viettel 2-0 in capital derby

 VietNamNet Bridge – Captain Nguyen Van Quyet was sent off and goalkeeper Nguyen Van Cong saved a penalty in Ha Noi FC’s 2-0 win over Viettel in the capital derb, of the Wake-up V.League yesterday in Hanoi.

Vietnamese students shun physical education classes

The Ministry of Education & Training has announced the new general education program with detailed curricula for 27 subjects. Of the requirements, students must have 70 periods of physical education each academic year.

Hanoi Paragon Hill Resort wins three Vietnamese records

 The Hanoi Paragon Hill Resort in Van Hoa commune, Hanoi’s outskirts district of Ba Vi, has been recognised for setting three records by the Vietnam Record Association.