Vo Nguyen Giap Cave to open this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The historic Vo Nguyen Giap Cave in the central province of Quang Binh will start welcoming visitors in 2019.

Four Vietnamese homes among Best Houses of 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Archdaily website has included four outstanding Vietnamese houses among the 80 most beautiful homes in this world in 2018.

Vietnam faces challenges in ensuring water security

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a growing population, increasing demand for water and the negative impacts of climate change, Vietnam faces major challenges in ensuring water security.

Keeper Lam signed by Thai team

 VietNamNet Bridge – National team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has been signed by Muangthong United FC of Thailand.

Urban consumers willing to pay more for safe food

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese consumers are getting choosier and are now willing to pay more for safe food.

Tropical storm Pabuk to cause heavy rains in southern region

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tropical storm Pabuk, the first to hit the East Sea this year, is heading toward the Gulf of Thailand but is still expected to cause heavy rains in southern Vietnam.

Cua Dai Beach continues to be damaged

 Hundreds of metres of Cua Dai Beach in the central province of Quang Nam have been eroded again due to big waves and strong winds.

Vietnam remains world’s second largest footwear exporter

 The export turnover in 2019 would increase 10% compared to 2018 to US$21.5 billion, accounting for 9% of Vietnam’s total export value.

Asian Cup champions set for bumper payday

 VietNamNet Bridge – The champions of the upcoming Asian Cup will win a cool US$5 million, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Vietnam, Laos look towards stronger comprehensive cooperation

 Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will attend and co-chair the 41st meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on January 5-6 in Hanoi at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

JLL: HCMC among 20 Asia-Pacific cities with highest office rents

 The office scene in HCM City is heating up with the presence of high-end tenants from outside of the country, according to data from global real estate consultants JLL.

Vietnam plans to set up weapons manufacturer

 The facility is part of the country’s efforts to modernize the weapons and the entire armed forces through 2025 and the years to come.

VN agriculture sector aims to earn US$43 billion this year

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has set an export revenue target of US$43 billion for this year, up US$3 billion against last year’s result.

VN Central Bank raises purchase price of greenback

 The Operation Center at the State Bank of Vietnam on Wednesday, January 2 unexpectedly raised the purchase price of the U.S. dollar by VND500 to VND23,200, according to a VnExpress news website report.

Vietnam Railways raise warnings over scam booking sites

 The Vietnam Railway Corporation has warned about several websites that are selling online tickets at high prices.

PM orders review of Sabeco's $136.1 million tax bill

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Tax Department of Ho Chi Minh City to hold back on enforcing a tax decision on collecting 3.14 trillion VND (some 136.1 million USD) from Sabeco for violations on special sales tax.

Vietnam prepares for ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020

 Vietnam actively contributed to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2018, which will serve as the foundation for the country to perform the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020.

Thousands of tourists flee Thai islands as Tropical Storm Pabuk approaches

 Thousands of people are fleeing Thai islands popular with tourists ahead of what could be the most devastating storm to hit in decades, 

Vietnam macroeconomy to remain stable but less favorable in 2019

 It is highly probable that the government still reaches its targets in inflation control, interest rate and exchange rate stabilizations.

Sacred temple on the "Big mountain of the South"

 The festivals worshipping The Saint of Tan Vien Son at many temples in Doai (West region) are held simultaneously on January 15th of the Lunar Calendar. According to legend, this is the anniversary of the birth of the Genie.

Hanoi heading to transform into a smart city

 Hanoi has implemented and approved 57/68 projects, reaching 83% of the planned coverage rate according to the approved number of projects, and 86% of the coverage rate by area.

Food processing seeks more foreign investment

 Vietnam’s food processing industry has experienced rapid growth over the past five years and further expansion is expected as it eyes additional foreign investment, according to the Singapore-based Food Navigator Asia news.

Ministry issues foot-and-mouth disease warning

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has warned that foot-and-mouth disease among pigs has spread to six localities.

Households to be moved out of Hue citadel

 Over 520 households living within the boundaries of Hue Citadel will be moved out this year as part of a campaign to restore the royal complex.

Crew of capsized fishing boat rescued at sea

 The Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue of the south-central province of Binh Dinh said that a fishing vessel drowned by high waves at sea has been rescued.