Vietnam has been listed as one of top 20 most beautiful countries in the world by Rough Guide.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Van Dung, chairman of the State Securities Commission, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the securities market’s prospects this year following negative growth in 2018.

 Driven by impressive growth in 2018, Vietnam’s aviation sector is expected to be more buoyant this year, with more newcomers queuing up and conditions to be altered to facilitate businesses and investment from overseas. 

 Con Cung JSC, the well-known mum and baby retail store chain has been fined for VND25 million ($1,086) for departing from its promotional programme plans submitted to the authorities.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quang Thanh, deputy general of the State Audit Office of Viet Nam, speaks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about the key missions his agency will be focusing on in 2019.

 According to statistics on pageviews in the fourth quarter, Lazada has been overwhelmed by Shopee and Tiki, and is threatened to be overtaken by Thegioididong and Sendo in the time coming.

 Indian pharmaceutical companies are keen on broadening partnerships with Vietnamese firms in order to serve the growing local healthcare industry.

 Local companies are trying to improve service quality to avoid losing market share to foreign players who are breaking into the high-end baby and mother products market in increasing numbers. 

 Four foreign investors are looking at a private offering of 75.72 million shares in Minh Phu Seafood Corporation this year.

 The HCM Stock Exchange has announced the first update of the year to the blue-chip VN30 Index, a basket of 30 stocks with the largest market capitalisation and highest liquidity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of provinces across the country including Lai Chau, Nghe An and Tay Ninh are taking precautions to prevent forest fires as the dry season begins.

 PV Oil’s locking of the foreign ownership ratio at 6.6 per cent is a temporary measure before the Government endorses its new capital divestment plan, according to the company’s general director Cao Hoai Duong.

 The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) will rank credit institutions and foreign bank branches operating in the country in a move to ensure the safety of the banking system and protect legitimate rights of depositors.

The trade deficit will be a big challenge for the economy this year due to tax incentives the lower the price of imported goods on the Vietnamese market.

The share of job seekers who are using formal channels is growing in Vietnam, but still accounts for a minority of the job search channels used. Most jobs in the country today are filled through personal contacts, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has set a target to reduce hospital violence by between 15 and 20 per cent by 2020.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many students complain about choosing majors at school because they and their parents cannot find a common voice.

 VietNamNet Bridge – From the Asian U23 Championships a year ago through the Asian Games, the AFF Cup and now the Asian Cup, Vietnamese footballers have shone on the international stage.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sugarcane farmers in the Mekong Delta are facing losses during the harvest of the 2018-19 sugarcane crop because of low prices and yield.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viettel FC on Wednesday introduced their new head coach Lee Heung-sil, who has signed a two year contract.

Ha Dong flower village is one of the three most popular flower villages that can be found in Da Lat city, enticing visitors with a diverse range of flowers.

Vietnam boasts a range of spectacular tourist attractions where young people can enjoy a holiday getaway and pure air during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VietNamNet Bridge - Amazon and Alibaba’s presence in Vietnam could create a heated battle for customers. 

The flower market on Hang Luoc Street in Hanoi has become overcrowded with customers flocking to buy beautiful peach blossom branches or trees to welcome in the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Huy Chu High School teacher Nguyen Kim Anh has assigned her students the task of helping their parents with preparations for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.