Household solar-power providers flock to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - As the electricity price is on the rise, solar power is becoming a popular choice for Vietnamese families.

Is research in social sciences in Vietnam lagging behind?

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of new authors who have had articles internationally published for the first time has increased rapidly in the last five years, a survey has found.


Red carpet for FDI, grey carpet for Vietnam’s environment

VietNamNet Bridge - The great achievements in attracting large amounts of FDI have been overshadowed by concerns about pollution risks.


Vingroup empire just keeps getting bigger and bigger

VietNamNet Bridge - Vingroup’s ‘tentacles’ have reached into many business fields and its brand is now everywhere, from apartments to education, from technology products to retail shops.


Social News 4/12

HCM City faces shortage of blood stock for Tet, Hà Nội to maintain operation of four major bus stations, Việt kiều conference urges HCM City to modernise education, Red Cross project encourages cornea donations

Smart transport: promising field for Vietnamese apps

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam wants to develop a smart transport ecosystem, which could be a breeding ground for Vietnam’s technology startups.

Special team formed to solve pressing issues: PM

 A special working group has been set up to address issues of public concern, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a regular Cabinet meeting today, December 3.

Sun Group launches new 5-star resort & villa complex in Phu Quoc

Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, a five-star resort and villa complex invested by Vietnam’s leading real estate developer Sun Group in Phu Quoc Island, was launched on December 1.

Innovative start-ups exploit technology to unlock tourism potential

 VietNamNet Bridge – What’s the best way to explore a city from a local point of view? For Vu Thai An, the CEO of a tourism start-up, it’s travelling with local people.

VN takes steps to prevent entry of African Swine Flu

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with authorities to prevent the infiltration of the fast-spreading African Swine Flu into Vietnam.  

Number of HIV/AIDS cases continues to fall

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of HIV/AIDS cases in Vietnam continued to be under control this year, with a reduction in new incidences of HIV/AIDS and mortality from AIDS, according to the Ministry of Health.

Tay Ninh to host the first traditional rice crepe festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first Trảng Bàng - Bánh Tráng Phơi Sương (dew-soaked rice crepe) Festival will take place in Tay Ninh Province’s Trang Bang District from December 20 to 25, 

City told Quest to cancel two months before festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – A senior city official has revealed the organisers of Quest Festival 2018 were well aware the event could not go ahead – two months before it was meant to happen.

Illegal sand exploitation to be strictly punished

Lai Hong Thanh, deputy director of the Viet Nam General Department of Geology and Mineral, speaks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about measures to manage the exploitation of sand and pebbles from river beds.

Hoan Kiem pedestrian streets expect diverse cultural, sports events in Dec.

A wide range of cultural and sports events will take place at pedestrian streets close to Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi in December. 

Coal sculpture survives in Quang Ninh

 Rough black coals are turned into beautiful sculptural pieces by skillful carvers. Coal sculpture done by hands prevails only in Quang Ninh province, which has been dubbed Vietnam’s coal mine.

Vietnamese citizens offered five-year visa by RoK

 Permanent residents of three cities, namely Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City will be granted with multi-entry visa valid for up to five years to the Republic of Korea.

Saigon Heat lose to Formosa Dreamers at ABL

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat lost to Formosa Dreamers 85-86 at the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) held at CIS Arena in HCM City yesterday.

Quang Nam brand really is as smooth as silk

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Intellectual Property Agency of Viet Nam, under the ministry of science and technology, in co-operation with Korean Intellectual property office (KIPO) and Korean Invention promotion association (KIPA), 

Stock dividends keep shareholders happy, enable banks to increase capital

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the third quarter of this year Techcombank decided to pay stock dividends for 2017 to its shareholders at a ratio of two shares for each share held.

Hanoi starts catching stray dogs to fight rabies

 The local authorities in Hanoi have started to catch stray dogs on the streets of Thanh Xuan District in an attempt to fight rabies.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/12

Retail banking boosts sector’s income, Court delays Vinasun lawsuit against Grab, HCM City companies ensure supply of goods for Tet, More work needed on VN tea exports,  Vietnam aims to attract more Turkish investors      

HCM City hosts week of Argentine cuisine and films

 A week of Argentine cuisine and films is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 3-9 to celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Argentina.

Visit to plan for future of Vietnam-RoK ties: ambassador

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan will visit the Republic of Korea from December 4 to 7, an occasion for the two sides to look back on their achievements over the last 26 years and set plans for the future of bilateral ties.

HCM City’s smart city development still lags behind region

 Ho Chi Minh City has great potential for smart-city development but lags far behind other Asian smart cities, according to a study issued by the HCM City-based University of Economics.