Ca Mau at risk of forest fire

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 33,000ha of the U Minh Ha National Forest in the southern province of Ca Mau is at risk of fire.

Quality physical education at schools difficult to obtain without more funds

VietNamNet Bridge - Replying to criticism, educators said that with a lack of money, facilities, teachers and curricula, ensuring high quality physical education was an impossible goal.


VGA and EPGA to promote golf among youngsters

The Viet Nam Golf Association and the Els Performance Golf Academy — the first international golf academy in Vietnam — on Monday signed a co-operation agreement to promote golf among young people in Vietnam.

Nine cozy homestays in Quy Nhon perfect for a weekend getaway

Ca Home, Confetti House, and Life's A Beach are among the popular homestays in Quy Nhon city not to be missed while paying a visit to the coastal province of Binh Dinh.

Tuyet Nga wins Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2019

Singer Tuyet Nga beat off competition from 100 other contestants to be announced as the winner of the Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2019 during the grand final which was recently held in Singapore.

CPTPP opens up opportunities for Canadian, Vietnamese firms

 As theCPTPP has taken effect, Vietnam and Canada can boost cooperation across multiple fields such as agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure and clean technology, according to a Canadian official at a workshop on March 11.

SAV auditor general justifies conclusions on tax arrears of Unilever, Sabeco

 The conclusions of the State Audit of Vietnam on the forced collection of tax debts from Unilever Vietnam and Sabeco are reasonable and are not cause for lawsuits, the local media reported, citing SAV auditor general Ho Duc Phoc.

FIDE President set for Vietnam visit

 Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), is currently on a tour of various Asian countries and is due to pay Vietnam a visit on March 13.

National volleyball champs to start in April

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty men’s and women’s teams will take part in the National Volleyball Championships which are scheduled to start on April 3.

Ha Noi still on top despite draw

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi FC drew and Becamex Binh Duong lost in the second round of group stage matches in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup yesterday.

Creative folk carvings of Cu Lan Village

Cu Lan Village in Dalat is not only renowned for its peaceful beauty but also for its wooden statues that are as rustic and unpretentious as the people of the region.

Canadian speakers to bring power of healing to Vietnamese audience

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three generations of the “Angelic Family” from Canada are in Vietnam to spread the values of emotional intelligence and symbolic language.

Film screen celebrates George Simone’s 30th death anniversary

The Viet Nam National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio in co-operation with Wallonie Bruxelles will be screening films and displaying posters to honour writer Georges Simenon to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.

HCMC should take prudence over stalled projects in prime land: experts

 The HCMC authorities should review the prevailing legal frameworks and the financial capacity of investors while seeking investments in projects on the city’s prime sites.

New bridge to be built connecting Hai Phong and Thai Binh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a new bridge to replace the downgraded Song Hoa floating bridge connecting Hai Phong City with Thai Binh Province.

First phase of Long Thanh Airport can be completed in three years

 The construction of the first phase of Long Thanh International Airport may be completed in just three years, two years ahead of schedule, which is supposed to start in 2020 and complete in 2025, if the land for the project is made available.

Pen Tower at Hoan Kiem Lake to “turn green” on March 16

 The area of But (Pen) Tower at Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be lit up green at 8pm on March 16 in response to Ireland’s “Global Greening” campaign, which aims to observe the Irish national holiday, St Patrick’s Day (March 17).

Banking sector bad debts under microscope

 Local credit institutions have been praised for combating bad debts last year, challenging other private and state lenders to follow suit.

Sacombank sell two big real estate projects to deal with bad debts

 To resolve bad debts, Sacombank has just decided to discount two real estate plots it previously put on sale by nearly VND1.812 trillion ($78.78 million).  

2019 New Zealand Education Fairs set for landing late this month

 More than 50 of New Zealand’s education institutions will be travelling to Vietnam to showcase their country’s world-class learning environment at the New Zealand Education Fairs in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on March 23 and 24, respectively.

Golden Gate chairman recommended for Mobile World management board

 Mobile World’s bachhoaxanh.com food store chain is seeing good prospects thanks to the co-operation with Golden Gate, which owns more than 300,000 restaurants across the country. 

Treasury stock buyback may leave Yeah1 little profit

 The decision to use all reserve funds to buy back 600,000 treasury stocks may leave Yeah1 (code: YEG) skint of profit.

Vietnam fights against loan sharks and shadow banking

 Officials vowed to fight against loan sharks who are wrecking thousands of lives across Vietnam.

Hanoi to pilot motorbike ban

Hanoi authorities have proposed to pilot a ban on motorbikes on Nguyen Trai or Le Van Luong street. 

Festivals feature unique culture of ethnic people in Dak Lak

 Several festivals were recently held during the ongoing seventh Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.