Bright future ahead for private health care sector

 Amid dissatisfaction with the underperforming and underfunded public health care sector, Vietnam’s private health care sector is set to see significant growth in the years ahead, according to a market research source.

CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images during 2019-2023

 US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourism promotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on January 18.

Bison, pelicans discovered in central provinces

 Bison have been snapped by camera traps set up by the Viet Nature Conservation Centre in the central province of Quang Binh.

National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh concludes

 The National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh wrapped up with a ceremony which coincided with a gala cerebrating the success of the ASEAN Tourism Forum on January 18 night. 

Int’l runners join Vietnam Trail Marathon in Moc Chau

 The Vietnam Trail Marathon officially kicked off in Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Son La on January 18 evening.

Government News 20/1

 Hanoi respects and facilitates operations of religions: official, PM urges thorough preparations for 13th National Party Congress, India ready to cooperate with Vietnam in medical sectors

Vietnam attends first meeting of CPTPP Commission

 Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh attended the first meeting of the CPTPP Commission in Tokyo, Japan, on January 19, together with ministers in charge of economy and trade from 10 other member nations.

Vietnamese player Quang Hai among 10 best performers of Asian Cup’s third round

 Football website Fox Sports Asia has named Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai one of the ten best performers of the third round of matches as the group stage of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019 came to a close. 

Sixth Vietnam-Japan Festival kicks off in HCM City

 The sixth Vietnam-Japan Festival kicked off at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 1 on January 19 with the theme “Holding Hands Tightly”.

Folk singing a tourism hit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Among the dozens of tours being offered from Hanoi to the northern province of Phu Tho, tours to hear xoan folk singing has been among the best-selling for various travel agencies.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 20/1

 Vietnam Airlines among top 10 best firms in 2018, Aquatic exports target US$10 billion in 2019, Prospects look good for Vietnam’s economy in 2019, VIB’s pre-tax profit skyrockets in 2018

Ca Hom – Ben Ba sedge mat weaving village

Ca Hom – Ben Ba sedge mat weaving village in Ham Tan commune, Tra Cu district, Tra Vinh province provides the Mekong Delta region with hundreds of thousands of colourful sedge mats each year.

Vietnam's economic resilience holds

Dr. Suiwah Leung, Honorary Associate Professor of Economics at the Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, looks back on 2018 and ahead to 2019.

VN needs to continue economic success in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Investment and Planning, speaks to Việt Nam News Agency on the imperative need to accelerate economic activities to ensure the five year plan results in success.

Vietnam receives a better class of foreign investment

 To capture the high-quality investment inflow, Vietnam must improve its competitiveness significantly as it ranked 77th in the Global Competitiveness Report 2018, a position quite low compared to other regional countries

A day at dog school

 VietNamNet Bridge – The PDS Dog Training Centre in Gia Lam District was set up by the Ha Noi Agriculture University, PDS Company and other agencies.

The journey of a Mong minority to a brighter future

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 24, Khang A Tua, an ethnic Mong minority, has become one of 54 first students of the Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV).

Peace and quiet in lesser-known destinations in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – For people looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong features a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.

Phu The cake: An eternal symbol of the love of husbands and wives in Vietnamese culture

Have you ever been to a traditional Vietnamese wedding and happened to see a couple of small cakes wrapped in an attractive layer of green leaves? Well, everything has its own story and with the wedding season vibe in the air, ...

Towards financial inclusion

Mr. Vo Tan Long, Technology Consulting Partner at PwC Consulting Vietnam, tells VET how banks and fintech companies can play an even bigger role in making financial inclusion a reality.

Bonsai pomelo tree garden much sought by Hanoi customers

As Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches closer by the rise and fall of the sun, Vietnamese ornamental plant growers in Van Giang village, northern Hung Yen province, are busier tending and receiving a raft of orders for bonsai pomelo trees.

FDI firms drive Vietnam's trade turnover growth

 Foreign direct investment enterprises accounted for 65.22 per cent of Vietnam’s total trade turnover in 2018, representing a 11.7 per cent on-year rise, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Hanoi should move towards self-sufficiency in food

 VietNamNet Bridge – Architect Hoang Thuc Hao talks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on how to apply high-tech agriculture in high rises in Hanoi.

Auto prices still high despite zero import tariffs

 The prices of automobiles remained high in spite of the import duty on completely-built-up cars imported from ASEAN markets falling to zero from 30% in 2017. 

Appetite for Japanese cuisine flares

 The Vietnamese market remains an ideal destination for Japanese restaurant chains, as proved by the increasing number of Japanese companies looking for opportunities to expand to the country, particularly targeting the mid- and high-income segments.