Wild cat rescued from sale in Lao Cai, Hanoi hosts Spring Press Festival, Overseas Vietnamese across continents welcome Year of the Pig, Man to be fined for damaging stone bank

 Not only does climate change affect the people’s livelihoods but it also seriously threatens energy security. What is the solution to the problem of ensuring energy security without harming the environment?

 Thailand's Bangkok Airways will launch new air services linking Thailand to Van Don District of Quang Ninh Province and to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

 U.S.-based cruise line Princess Cruises is offering a special discount to Vietnamese tourists traveling on the Sapphire Princess, one of 17 cruise ships operated by the line. 

 Listed companies, those having half the charter capital owned by the State and those fully owned by the State must undergo an internal audit from April, according to the Government’s recently issued decree.

 The transportation infrastructure projects connecting Van Don Special Administrative-Economic Zone (Van Don SAEZ) are being implemented under the PPP form and make an ideal case study for successful development.

 Artists Karine Guillermin from France and Elena Osuna from the US are jointly holding an exhibition titled “Visions of nature” at The Hummingbird Cafe in District 1, HCMC.

 Tram mountain is of moderate height, suitable for hiking and camping.

 H’Hen Nie has been named among the Top 5 finalists of the Timeless Beauty award by Missosology and becomes the only Vietnamese representative to make it through into the award’s final stage.

 In Thien Son - Suoi Nga, you can rent a stilt house to relax and have food, or enjoy the specialties made from the forest ingredients at the restaurant. In addition, it also sells some souvenirs.

 The move would provide ThaiBev with a more transparent control of Sabeco, The Edge Singapore reported.

 The Law on Housing and the Law on Real Estate Business have partially lifted the barriers for foreigners investing in Vietnam’s real estate market and thus opened the floodgate for foreign investment in the sector.

 Unlike some other modern street circuits, Hanoi will be liked by drivers due to the high level of difficulties, according to F1 designer Hermann Tilke.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Transportation units at coach stations and airports as well as train stations in HCM City are busy meeting passenger demand for travel before and after the Tet (Lunar New year) holiday.

 Two police generals standing trial are among Vietnamese high-ranking officials brought to justice recently amid the corruption crackdown.

 The rising circulation of motorbikes has triggered concerns over consequences namely pollution and traffic accidents.

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 27-February 2

 Today, January 28 or the 23rd of the 12th lunar month is the Kitchen Gods’ Day when families across Vietnam bid farewell the Kitchen Gods to thank them for watching over their house for the year.  

 Vietnamese shares are likely to remain quiet in the final trading week of the lunar new year with trading liquidity predicted to remain modest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Mekong Delta are now harvesting their speciality fruits to meet market demand during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

 Vietnamese media company Yeah1 Group has bought out Thoughtful Media Group’s Thai operations.

 Viet Nam exported 120,000 tonnes of tea in 2018, earning revenue of US$219 million, a year-on-year decrease of 8.4 per cent in volume and 3.4 per cent in value, respectively.

 The billion-dollar retail industry is attractive to many businesses but the industry also presents a fierce competition playground.

 The food processing and drinks industry has seen growth of 7 per cent in recent years, with more and more foreign investors deciding to pour money into the sector.

 Various holiday activities have been scheduled to celebrate the lunar New Year (Tet) in Ho Chi Minh City.