Even though the total foreign-invested capital of the whole year was a bit lower than the last year, the disbursed capital and investments in M&A saw a marked increase.

 South Korean giants are entering the Vietnamese financial and banking market by mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or directly compete with indigenous financial institutions in Vietnam.

 Mergermarket report shows M&As growing in Vietnam and Asia-Pacific.

Circular providing guidelines on self-inspection took effect on January 1.

Salaries for local IT workers will continue to rise but companies will still struggle in recruitment, according to latest report from TopDev.

With almost one month to go before the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, local people are rushing to Quang An flower market in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, to find the perfect decorative item for their home.

VietNamNet Bridge - The bad debt trading market is getting busy as properties used as collateral for bad loans are selling more quickly now. 

 The assembly segment will remain dominant in Vietnam, even if Foxconn relocates its iPhone assembling facility from China.

 Vietnam is now making great efforts to develop its own smart energy industry. Koos Neefjes, director and climate change expert from Climate Sense Company, provides an insight into how Vietnam can realise its potential.

 The face of retail banking in Vietnam is changing due to digitalisation, prompting banks to restructure themselves in a way to meet the demands of customers and bringing the payment experience to a whole new level with their virtual facilities.

 State-owned banks are struggling to raise capital to improve their capital adequacy ratio (CAR) in line with Basel II requirements.

 The state budget will save hundreds of billions of VND thanks to the State Bank of Vietnam's (SBV) policy of not issuing fresh banknotes with the value lower than VND10,000 in the 2019 Lunar New Year.

 VTV’s plan to divest digital satellite television K+ will be put on a temporary halt due to the government’s decision to clarify its finances, which has been regularly reporting losses for many years.

 When it comes to vaccinating yourself -- or your kids -- against the flu, there are two options in the United States: a traditional shot or a nasal spray.

 Retail licensing requirements written with cigarettes in mind could be helping lower the risk of teenagers using other tobacco products such as e-cigarettes.

Vietnam is undergoing attempts to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in urban areas. Adam Ward, the representative for Vietnam at the Global Green Growth Institute, gives an insight on how the nation can accomplish this mission.

 Vietnam and India are Samsung’s two leading destinations to develop its next mobile phone factory after its decision to close its factory employing 2,600 workers in China’s Tianjin city on December 31.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Each padded jacket designed by Trinh Bich Thuy represents a reminder of traditional culture. Her latest collection was released on Saturday in Hanoi.

 Vinamilk has lost its appeal to foreign investment funds, with many beginning to sell down their holdings. Or are they just making space for the two largest foreign shareholders, Platinum Victory and F&N?

 Two customers of Vietnam Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (VietABank) in Hanoi have just discovered the disappearance of VND170 billion ($7.4 million) from their savings books.  

 While almost all bubble tea brands in Vietnam are part of franchises, several brands fail in their oversight and management of their shops, leading to varying quality and taste across shops.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos from a couple’s wedding album have been causing quite a stir online. The newlyweds, from HCM City, posed in matching prison uniforms to mark their nuptials. 

 Vietnam’s improved business climate, along with a number of external factors, would enable the country to receive a boost in foreign direct investment coming from China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Salt producers in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre have yet to begin their harvest one month into the 2018 -19 season because of unseasonable rains.

 The Law on Cybersecurity entering into force requires cross-border platforms to establish representative offices or branches in Vietnam, but challenges for local tax authorities are far from over.