Vietnam expected to continue to outperform Southeast Asia

Country's economic performance to be above regional trend, according to ICAEW's latest "Economic Insight: South-East Asia" report. 

Tran Anh officially delists from Hanoi Stock Exchange

Merging with Tran Anh may have been a big mistake by technology retail giant Mobile World, as the Hanoi Stock Exchange has just announced approving its decision to delist from the stock exchange.

Cab driver helps mum-to-be to give birth en route to hospital

 A cab driver in the central province of Ha Tinh had helped a mum-to-be to give birth in the cab on the way to hospital.

Man gets hospitalized after injecting penis with silicone

 A 30-year-old man in the Mekong delta province of Ca Mau had been taken to the Can Tho General Hospital as he reportedly injected silicone into his penis after being told that it could enlarge his penis.

Banks collect around $2.5 billion bad debts in first six months

 According to the Central Bank of Vietnam, in first six months of the year, commercial banks have collected VND58,800 billion ($2.5 billion).

Vietnam’s sugar industry in the worst slump of the last 15 years

VietNamNet Bridge - With profits down and inventory up, sugar companies are in their most difficult period of the last 15 years.


Floodwaters seen rising in Mekong Delta

 Floodwaters in the Mekong Delta region are forecast to surge in the coming days, threatening major dykes, according to the southern weather center. 

Smartphone export revenue surpasses US$31b in eight-month period

 Revenue from exports of smartphones and their components skyrocketed in the first eight months of this year, amounting to US$31 billion, shows data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions: official

 Vietnam has actively implemented the Montreal Protocol and measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to preserve the ozone layer, earning international recognition.

Milestones in Vietnam-Japan relations

 Vietnam and Japan have become important partners of each other since they established diplomatic ties 45 years ago (September 21, 1973).

PM approves road linking Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expy and Sapa

The Prime Minister has approved the construction of a road connecting the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and Sapa Town in Lao Cai, with estimated total investment capital of VND2.5 trillion.

Consumer finance growth cooling down to mitigate risks

 Local consumer finance firms have been slowing down development through tightening internal management processes and customer selection, aiming for a more sustainable growth path.

Telecom, retail sectors face far-reaching digital transformation

 Several sectors, including telecommunications, retail and financial-banking, have been greatly affected by digital transformation, according to a technology conference held in HCMC on September 20.

New wave of technology firms and co-working operators start

 Vietnam has been seeing a new wave of technology firms and co-working operators, creating new opportunities for the real estate industry.

A smarter grid for renewable energy needs

 Balancing variable power supply and demand has always been a challenge, but as the renewable share of total generation in many countries is growing, this challenge is becoming more critical.  

Philippines landslide victims 'sent texts from underneath rubble'

 A landslide in the Philippines has killed at least 21 people and left dozens missing, with some texting for help from under the rubble, say police.

Belgian jazz quartet to perform in Hanoi

 Vietnamese jazz lovers will have a chance to enjoy two concerts performed by renowned musicians including Steve Houben, Grégory Houben, Quentin Líegeois and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse.

Pha Lau – An exotic dish of Saigoneese

 Found in the list of the must-try street food in Saigon, Pha Lau is also supposed to be a specialty you should taste when coming to Ho Chi Minh city.

Artist dubbed Prince of Indie to hit the stage

 VietNamNet Bridge – One the country’s most beloved indie artists Thai Vu will organise a liveshow today in Hanoi.

E-medical records to be deployed nationwide by 2021

 By 2021, Vietnam will deploy electronic medical records in all medical examination and treatment establishments nationwide, heard a conference on smart healthcare, held by the Ministry of Health (MoH), on September 19.

More pharmaceutical firms want to remove FOL

Southern bourse member Pymepharco is the latest company to announce intentions to ramp up its foreign ownership limit to 100 per cent, following leading pharmaceuticals Duoc Hau Giang and Domesco.

Viet Nam Int’l Junior Fashion Week kicks off

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thang Long Imperial Citadel will become a catwalk for the Viet Nam International Junior Fashion Week 2018 on September 21-23.

VTF Pro Tour 4 to start in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Tennis Federation (VTF) Pro Tour 4 – Hung Thinh Cup 2018 is scheduled to start on September 23 at Phu Tho Tennis Club in HCM City.

Vietnam lose to Japan in quarter-finals of AVC Cup

Viet Nam national women’s volleyball team lost to Japan 1-3 (20-25, 25-23, 25-12, 25-23) in the quarter-finals of the sixth Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Women at the Chartchai Hall in Thailand on September 19.

Mid-Autumn Festival towards original point

 This year's Mid-Autumn Festival comes sooner for Hanoi children, and colourful of toys and drumbeats are everywhere.