Digital economy: new driving force for VN’s development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Living life in a digital age is a key component for the future growth of Vietnam.

Vietnam urged to become a factory for the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam must become a factory for the world and foster a good investment environment for all economic sectors in order to develop production and boost growth.

Energy transition could be VN’s next Doi Moi: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Increasing energy efficiency together with developing renewable energy is critical for Vietnam to ensure energy security, 

Milestone changes to IPRs protection regime

 On November 12, 2018, the Vietnamese National Assembly ratified the CPTPP, which came into effect on December 30, 2018 for the first six ratifying members, and on January 14, 2019 for Vietnam.

Pre-Tet, high-end smartphone prices plummet but old models remain popular

VietNamNet Bridge - Retailers have slashed the prices of many smartphone models, but sales are still going slowly in the peak sales season of the year.

Vietnam through to AFC knockout

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is through to the knockout round of the 2019 AFC. The team snatched a late, late ticket just minutes ago after narrowingly qualified over Lebanon on fairplay points. 

Vietnam ranks 18th in the world for expat careers: HSBC survey

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has climbed eight places to 18th in the world as the best place for a career for expatriates, according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey.

Live concert highlights lullabies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Songwriter Duong Thu will host a live concert featuring A-list stars at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi on January 19.

Vietnam’s stock market expects more foreign capital inflow in 2019

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign capital inflow to Vietnam was still higher than outflow by $1.8 billion, or VND41 trillion, an increase of 60 percent over 2017.

Vietnam growth structure transformed in 2018: Experts

 The economic growth quality has been improved towards sustainability.

Dam Long ecotourism

 Coming to Dam Long, visitors will be immersed in the fresh nature, and experience the high quality services, modern facilities that create relaxation.

Social News 18/1

 USAID-funded project supports people with disabilities in Thua Thien-Hue, Over 1,200 storm victims benefit from UNDP’s project, Spring Fair 2019 opens in Da Nang, Overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year, 

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/1

VN's exports to Africa surge by 10%, Minh Phu Seafood reports positive business results despite lower prices, Work on $60.5m King Crown Village project, Mekong Delta firms look to Japan

Government News 18/1

 Vietnam can grow fast and sustainably: Prime Minister, ASEAN senior officials prepare for AMM Retreat, NA leader calls for Hungary’s support of EVFTA approval, PM asks industry-trade ministry to promote autonomy, self-reliance

Illegally built 5-star resorts, villas on mountains, hills in Nha Trang causing landslides

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of resorts and villas, illegally built on mountains with designs that do not observe the laws of nature, are potential threats to residents in Nha Trang City.


Private sector a key driver for 2019

 With its great contributions to the country and strong development over recent years, the private sector has been regarded by the government as one of the key priorities of the economy this year. 

CPTPP to boost trade and investment between New Zealand & Vietnam

 Ambassador of New Zealand to Vietnam, H.E. Wendy Matthews, tells VET how the CPTPP will offer more opportunities for Vietnamese and New Zealand businesses.

Nhat Tan peach blossoms boast beauty ahead of Tet

 As there is only one month left before the Tet (lunar New Year) holiday, Nhat tan villagers in Hanoi are gearing up to prepare peach blossoms to meet customers’ demand for the traditional festival.

Japan - an attractive labour market for Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam talks to Vietnam News Agency about Japan’s visa policy for Vietnamese guest workers.

Bamboo Airways receives Airbus A321neo

 Vietnam's newest carrier takes delivery of new generation aircraft on January 16.

MoMo receives Series C funding from Warburg Pincus

 E-wallet and digital financial services platform secures undisclosed funding from leading global private equity firm.

Venture fund ties up with accelerator to finance VN start-ups

 Venture capital fund Insignia Ventures Partners has signed an agreement with Topica Founder Institute (TFI) to support start-ups in the country.

Hanoi opens more bus routes to suburbs

 The Hà Nội Transport Corporation (Transerco) on Thursday officially introduced two new bus routes to strengthen links between the central city with suburban areas.

ASEAN tourism ministers convene 22nd meeting in Quang Ninh

 The 22nd Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 17 as part of the ongoing ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019.

Vietnamese workers killed, injured in RoK fishing ship incident

 One Vietnamese worker was killed, while another was wounded while working on a fishing vessel which caught fire off the coast the Republic of Korea (RoK) on January 17.