More incentives for science, technology firms

 The Government has issued a decree creating more favourable conditions for the development of businesses operating in the field of science and technology.

Trade fights are pushing the global economy ever closer to the edge

 Mark your calendars. The world has just a few weeks to avert a dangerous slowdown in the global economy.

Trump will sign bill to avoid shutdown, then announce $8bil national emergency for border wall

 President Donald Trump plans to sign a compromise border security measure Friday and then announce that he is using executive action, including declaring a national emergency, to spend $8 billion for his border wall, 

Super-cheap cars advertised in Vietnam are made in China

The public in recent weeks has been stirred up by the news about super cheap cars, costing only VND240 million for a 7-seater model and VND40 million for a 1-seater model. The products are made in China.

Will coffee prices start to go up in 2019?

VietNamNet Bridge - The domestic coffee price has dropped to the low level of VND33 million from the peak of VND53 million in 2011.

The future that lies in artificial intelligence

There is no way around Industry 4.0. Each business and the country as a whole should prepare, plan, and build strategies for adaption. Every member of the society needs to change their mindset, strengthen links, and invest more in technology.

Palanquin procession prays for prosperity

On February 13 (the 9th day of the Lunar New Year), people gathered in Minh Khai commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province for the palanquin procession as part of the Phuong Vu temple festival.

 

Streamlining conditions for foreign investment

Manfred Otto, senior associate at Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, outlines what lies ahead for the country in terms of both legal challenges, and possible solutions.

Business bigwigs on 2019 prospects

Vietnam has entered the new year with strong intentions to drive the economy in a more efficient manner. Representatives of businesses and international organisations talked about how to make the country smarter in all sectors.

 

Better links with FDI firms can aid local businesses

 Over the past 20 years Vietnam has embraced trade and successfully integrated into key global value chains. Vietnam’s gross exports have expanded at an average rate of 18 per cent over the past decade,

Vocational schools, the flavour of the season

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2017, Le Van Quoc applied to the Cao Thang Technical College, one of the leading vocational training schools in HCM City, despite getting admission to a university.

Be my Valentine: flower, chocolate and jewelry merchants prepare for big day

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite Tet celebrations ending this week, shops, restaurants and entertainment centres in HCM City are becoming increasingly busy as couples rush to buy gifts for their partners for Valentine’s Day.

Nhue, Day rivers seriously polluted

 VietNamNet Bridge – Water in the Nhue and Day rivers in the northern province of Ha Nam is heavily polluted, according to the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Dien Bien murderer to be prosecuted

Dien Bien Province Police have decided to prosecute Vuong Van Hung, who was accused of robbing and killing university student Cao My Duyen on February 4, Major General Sung A Hong announced on Wednesday.

Spring festival all around

 Soc Temple, Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi. Phu Dong Temple, Phu Dong Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi- Running from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 12th of the fourth lunar month (February 10- May 16) 

FILMstoryteller presents award-wining French docu

VietNamNet Bridge – FILM Storyteller by Heritage Space will present a documentary To be and To Have (Être et avoir) by French director Nicolas Philibert on Saturday, February 16.

Nam Long acquires 70 per cent stake at Waterfront City from Keppel

 Nam Long Investment Corporation has recently announced the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in Dong Nai Waterfront City Limited Company from Portsville Pte., Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore’s Keppel Corporation.

Property firms opt for bonds as bank loans dry up

 Last month, property developer Vingroup unveiled plans to sell 20 million non-convertible bonds at VND100,000 (US$4.39) each in two phases without any covered warrants or guaranteed assets.

DIY workshop and hot spring baths with FVH

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH), in collaboration with Zo Project, will host a craft workshop on dó (poonah) paper on Saturday.

Continued reform to upgrade education

 Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha talked with VIR about what the sector will do in 2019 to win more confidence from the public and improve educational and training services.

Lady Gaga supports Cardi B's Grammy win

 Lady Gaga is supporting Cardi B in the wake of negative reaction to the rapper's Grammy win.

Contemporary art exhibition opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition named Tranh Tối Tranh Sáng (The Twilight between Light and Darkness) has opened in Hanoi for fans of contemporary art.

Run4Self hosts free run in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Run4Self – a running community, will host the free Hoàng Thành Half Marathon on Sunday.

Red alarm on air quality: will Hanoi become another Beijing?

VietNamNet Bridge - If Hanoi doesn’t take action now to improve the air quality, it will face serious air pollution problems in the future that now plague Beijing, experts say.


Japan stays in lead in FDI in Vietnam

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Vietnam have upbeat prospects in 2019, with Japanese investors continuing to lead the countries and territories having investment projects in Vietnam.