‘Hot seats’ at banks change hands

VietNamNet Bridge - Big changes in key personnel at banks have occurred recently, though they have not always been made public.

Dung crucial to team at AFC Women’s Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung is one of the eight important players at the upcoming Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018.

Ocean plastic tide 'violates the law'

 The global tide of ocean plastic pollution is a clear violation of international law, campaigners say.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF

HCM City’s eastern region targeted to become innovative hub, Industry growth predicted to hit over 6.8 percent in Q1, SMEs to benefit from State support policies, Positive outlook for Hanoi and HCM City's office rental market

‘Living within one’s means’ and lessons about urban development

Discussing urban development programming in HCMC, economist Tran Du Lich commented that the ‘living within one’s means’ principle must not be applied to the city’s infrastructure development. If so, residents will pay a heavy price in the future.

IoT to be applied to agriculture

 According to Professor, Dr. Chu Pham Ngoc Son, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations, there is no way to improve production but to implement technology.

Social News 21/2

PM attends festival marking Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory, Overseas Vietnamese host activities to welcome Tet, Function of former revolutionists held in HCM City, Over 18,000 people pay tribute to Uncle Ho during Tet

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 21/2

Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar report high on-time rates on Tet occasion, Ðà Nang to invest in clean vegetables, Sunseap International enters solar co-operation with InfraCo Asia, Bright prospects for fruit and veg in 2018’s high value markets

Autism: Scientists take 'first steps' towards biological test

 Scientists have taken the first steps towards what they say could become a new blood and urine test for autism.

Permanent office of UXO steering committee set up

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, head of the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences, has signed a decision to establish the committee’s permanent office.

11.1 percent of flights delayed, cancelled in January

As many as 2,665 flights, or 11.1 percent, were delayed or cancelled in January, a positive sign reflecting recent efforts of the aviation industry to improve the flight punctuality.

Huong Pagoda Festival opens

Despite the drizzly weather, thousands of pilgrims and tourists flocked to Huong Pagoda in My Duc district, Hanoi, on the first day of its Festival on February 21.

2017- a record year of FDI attraction

 Vietnam’s total newly registered capital and share buying in 2017 has valued at nearly US$36 billion and implemented capital reached nearly US$20 billion. This is record growth for FDI capital in Vietnam in 10 years.

The strawberry whisperer with a BA in economics

 After graduation from Hanoi’s National Economic University, Bachelor of Economics Vu Van Luc decided to return to his homeland in the northern mountainous province of Son La to realise his dream of cultivating strawberries.

Global powerhouses to back circular economy

 Vietnam’s ambition to build a circular economy has attracted the participation of several foreign firms. However, in order for this new economic model to grow, state support is needed.

Startups seek to change game in smart agritech

While many people scoff at the thought of working in agriculture, a slew of local youths are pursuing smart farming support methods with the hope of making meaningful changes in the agricultural sector.

A digital future for Vietnam’s medium-sized enterprises

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution surging globally and impacting Vietnam, enterprises in Vietnam will have to change themselves to adapt.

Walmart shares fall 10% as online sales slow

 Walmart shares suffered their biggest percentage fall for more than three decades on Tuesday after reporting disappointing online sales figures for the Christmas period.

Locals still struggle with adapting to Industry 4.0

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has become a buzzword in Vietnam, but locals rarely regard it as a technology that helps them make more money online and improve their daily lives.

Dust storm blankets Australian town in orange

 An Australian town has been hit by a dust storm that covered the outback community in orange dust.

Bumper catches make Tet doubly sweet for fishermen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fishermen in the central region have seen bumper catches and big profits during Tet (the Lunar New Year).

Loi wins national motor racing champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doan Truong Loi of Phu Yen triumphed in the professional category of the National Motor Racing Championship, which concluded in the southern province of Can Tho on Monday.

International support important to Vietnam’s development

International support is of great importance to Vietnam’s national liberation struggle and development.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on February 19-25

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on February 19-25 

Bulgaria Rose Festival to take place in Hanoi next month

 The second Bulgaria Rose and Friends Festival will be held in Hanoi next month with 1,000 rose trees imported from Bulgaria to be displayed.