Apple faces iPhone slowdown legal action

 Two lawyers in Vietnam have started a movement to sue Apple over software that slows down older iPhones.

Electronic health insurance to be issued in 2018

 The Social Insurance Agency of Vietnam announced it will implement issuance of electronic insurance cards in 2018.

Vietnam cooperates with WHO to address health priority issues

 The Prime Minister has approved investment policy for a health cooperation programme with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the fiscal year 2018-2019.

Vietnam files complaint to WTO about US anti-dumping duties on fish

 Vietnam has filed a complaint to the WTO over US anti-dumping measures on Vietnamese fish exports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced on January 14.

AFC President congratulates Vietnam on fabulous win over Australia

AFC President Salman Al Khalifa extended a congratulatory message to VFF Standing Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan right after Vietnam achieved a historic 1-0 win over Australia at the ongoing AFC U23 Championship 2018 in Jiangshu, China.

CES 2018: How social media has reshaped WWE wrestling

 Stephanie McMahon is a more hands-on executive than most. As well as being World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) chief brand officer, she has been a regular fixture inside the ring since her on-screen debut in 1999.

Da Lat coloured with pink prunus cerasoides blossoms

 Thousands of prunus cerasoides cherry trees in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat are in full bloom with pinkish white blossoms, creating a magnetic attraction to the locals and visitors.

SBV trims OMO rate after four years

 Open market operation rate cut by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent per annum.

Real estate sector short of skilled personnel

 Latest Navigos Search report highlights dearth of candidates with skills needed in real estate sector.

Starbucks continues to promote Vietnam Da Lat coffee

 Global icon Starbucks has announced the return of Vietnam Da Lat coffee to its motherland, Vietnam. The limited-quantity coffee is now available at all Starbucks stores in the country.

Finger reader for the blind wins EduHackathon 2017

 The Curiosity team with five members from Danang Polytechnic University won the first award at EduHackathon 2017 for a finger reader for the blind.

Arrest warrant on former head of Dong A Bank

 Nguyen Huynh Dang, former head of the business division at the headquarters of Dong A Bank (DAB), is wanted for “intentionally violating state regulations on economic management and causing serious consequences” (Article 165 of the Criminal Code).

Holland maritime at a glance

Every two years, major players in maritime industries and shipbuilding all over Vietnam gather at Vietship, one of the largest and most prestigious maritime trade shows in Vietnam.

Facebook plans major changes to news feed

 Facebook is to change how its news feed works, making posts from businesses, brands and media less prominent.

Binh Son Refinery stake sale attracts huge attention

 4,080 investors registered to buy 652 million shares in Binh Son Refining and Petroleum Co., Ltd., the operator of Dung Quat Refinery. The registered share purchases make up 2.7 times the offered share volume.

Hawaii told to fix its alert system after false missile alarm

 The US state of Hawaii has been told it did not have "reasonable" safeguards in place to prevent the false missile alert that caused panic on Saturday.

Hanoi Old Quarter suffers graffiti tag rash

VietNamNet Bridge - Many streets in Hanoi Old Quarter are covered with graffiti. Let's see the following pictures taken by VietNamNet reporters.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 15-21

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 15-21 

Boring curriculums contribute to university dropouts

 Lecturers have said hundreds of students had been either being expelled or left universities because of boring curriculums and a lack of interest.

Tet bonuses likely to be higher

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s year-end bonuses at enterprises nationwide are expected to be higher than last year. The average bonus is expected to be higher than the usual one month’s salary,

Peer-to-peer lending gaining traction in VN

 Lendbiz Joint Stock Company, which uses a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending model, was recently set up in Hanoi.

PV Oil stakes entice eight foreign investors

 Eight investors have registered to become strategic shareholders of the Vietnam Oil Corporation (PV Oil) as of January 10, PV Oil CEO Cao Hoai Duong confirmed on the sidelines of the corporation’s roadshow.

VN airlines fight for direct US route

  National carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch the first direct route between Viet Nam and the United States (US) this year, with the destination being either San Francisco or Los Angeles in California.

VN wants footwear, bags to yield $20b

 Viet Nam has set a goal of earning between US$19.5 billion and $20 billion from footwear, bags and suitcases in 2018, up 10 per cent and 12 per cent from 2017.

Seafood sector continues to thrive

 The seafood sector will strive to exceed this year’s export target of US$8.5 billion set by the Government, the head of the industry’s main business group has said.