Eye diseases becoming health burden in Vietnam as population ages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Degeneration of the macula, which is the small central area of the eye’s retina that controls visual acuity, is the leading cause of vision loss among people over 50 years old. 

Fitting together

Vietnamese employees are presented with good opportunities when working at South Korean companies but the lack of skilled workers in an issue for the latter.

A cake from a land of cultural confluence

 The confluence of three ethnicities in Soc Trang Province, that of the Kinh, the Hoa and the Khmer, makes it a great place to discover the beauty of different cultures and observe distinct customs.

Ethnic minority people forced to seek work in cities

Ca Thi Xoa, from Chieng La Village in the mountain province of Son La, decided to go to Hanoi to search for a job after her husband went away without saying a word.

Patriotic music to fill the Opera House

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful tunes praising the fatherland and patriotism will be presented during a special music show to welcome the new year on January 6.

Expressway robbers could get 7-year prison term

A group of 11 youngsters, who used knives and scimitars to stop vehicles and “ask” for money last Friday night on a section of Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway passing through Phu Ninh District, could be sentenced

Tropical low-pressure system heading to East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – A tropical low-pressure system is quickly moving west at 30-35km per hour and heading to the East Sea.

Vietnam’s trade surplus hits US$2.7 billion in 2017

Vietnam maintained a trade surplus of about US$2.7 billion this year, the same figure as 2016, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Is there a third investment wave in Vietnam banks?

While some analysts note that a number of foreign banks have withdrawn capital from Vietnam banks, others see signs of a third investment wave from foreign investors.

HCM City builds on 2017’s remarkable achievements

The significant socio-economic-cultural accomplishments that Ho Chi Minh City gained in 2017 will create a firm foundation for its stronger development in 2018 and the following years.

Vietnam real estate market after 30 years of FDI

While some analysts think that attracting too much FDI into real estate is a problem, others believe that the real estate market has benefited from FDI flow because it helps create infrastructure for economic development.

2.2km Hanoi road most expensive to date

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 2.2km stretch of road in the capital city has become the most expensive one in the country so far, being built at a cost of 3.5 billion VND (152,000 USD) per metre.

HCM City enhances use of IT disease surveillance

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will expand the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology this year for surveillance of infectious diseases, such as hand-foot-mouth, 

SMEs pick up short end of supermarket stick

Small and medium sized firms are being crushed and elbowed out in the increasingly fierce competition to become a supermarket supplier.

Entrances to city centre gridlocked after New Year holidays

 VietNamNet Bridge – People from different localities have flocked to Hanoi after New Year holidays causing heavy traffic congestion.

Coach Rodrigo calls 20 futsal players for tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – A squad of 20 players has been listed to prepare for the Asian Futsal Championship.

Women footballers prep for Asian Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Mai Duc Chung has called 24 players to prepare for the Asian Women’s Cup 2018 in Jordan.

Tourist arrivals in Hanoi, Thua Thien-Hue up during New Year holiday

Up to 228,900 visitors arrived in Hanoi during the New Year holiday 2018 from December 30 – January 1, up 11 percent annually, according to the municipal Department of Tourism. 

Models enthral in Do Manh Cuong’s designs

A large number of celebrities gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for Do Manh Cuong’s fashion show featuring 100 signature outfits from the collections that have led to the designer’s fame over the last 10 years.

Real estate association claims HCM City won’t face real estate bubble

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) predicted stable development for the city real estate sector and claimed that there would not be a real estate bubble in 2018.

A modest end to 2017 transactions sets up big for 2018

 This year’s merger-and-acquisition movement is coming to a somewhat quiet close in terms the fourth quarter of completions, but deals that have been stuck in due diligence or with approvals are finally moving forward.

VNA selects 10 outstanding economic events in 2017

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has selected what it considers to be the 10 most outstanding economic events of Vietnam in 2017.

VN Index expected to surpass 1,300 points in 2018

Viet Nam’s benchmark stock index, VN-Index, could exceed 1,300 points in 2018 due to the positive outlook for the country’s economic growth and a strong inflow of foreign investment.

A science news preview of 2018

 From next steps in the commercial space revolution to a rocket-powered supercar, there's much to look forward to in 2018.

Viet Nam News looks at the most 10 outstanding events of the year

Viet Nam U20s qualify for their first U20 World Cup, held this year in Cheonan, South Korea. Viet Nam was the third South East Asia country to make an appearance in this tournament