The number of e-visa issues for foreigners entering Vietnam has seen dramatic growth month on month, said Major General Le Xuan Vien, head of the Immigration Management Department in a press conference on December 12.

There are many theories regarding its origin. Some say it started as a variation on pot-au-feu, a French beef stew dish. Others believe it’s the heir to a Chinese beef noodle soup or to a traditional Vietnamese dish of noodles

 VietNamNet Bridge – A young man’s passion and resolve inspires a team of dancers to put on a show that dazzles judges and audiences while lighting up the Asia Got Talent stage in Singapore, 

 Sumitomo strikes strategic partnership with Vietnamese wood company, Fierce competition forces firms to innovate, FPT starts work on university and software park in Can Tho, Major banks lower deposit rates

The State Treasury reports that it has fulfilled 84 percent of the year’s capital mobilization plan, but only 8.5 percent of the disbursement plan has been implemented. 

Startups in the agriculture sector are focusing on making products and ignoring projects on seed production.

VietNamNet Bridge - La Nina has returned this year but it won’t have a strong impact, according to the Central Hydrometeorological Forecasting Center.

 Thu Thiem new urban area now considered a viable alternative to existing CBD for company head offices, JLL reports.

VietNamNet Bridge - Under a draft law on higher education, the kind of training undertaken by a student would not be shown on bachelor degrees. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – While it helps deal with sexual dysphoria, sex reassignment surgery is not an option to be jumped at, Professor Doctor Tran Thiet Son, 

 Vietnam has enjoyed a record 11-month trade surplus, reflecting a strong second half of the year in firms’ export-import performance.

 New aid package targets flood-hit poor, near-poor families, American young political leaders council delegation visits Vietnam, Child stars to thrill capital audience, HCM City strengthens school fire safety

 Extensions to Dong Nai and Binh Duong to cost $943.7 million, according to Japanese research.

VietNamNet Bridge - US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink today launched Phase II of the Enhanced Capacity of the Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC) project.  

 As a veteran in the information and communications technology (ICT) business, Mr. Fan will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day business operations, ensuring that Huawei meets its commitment to delivering ICT products and solutions in Vietnam.

 Thai Beverage has emerged as the only investor that intends to buy more than 25 per cent of Vietnam’s leading brewery Saigon Beer.

 Chinese investors are looking to relocate manufacturing to Vietnam to avail themselves of the country’s favourable investment conditions.

 Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City is expected to total 5.2 billion USD this year, up 4.5 percent year-on-year, said an official of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

 Da Bac isle is becoming a tourist attraction in the southern province of Ca Mau. It is considered a pearl in the southern waters of Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A broken water pipe caused by serious floods in south central coastal province of Binh Dinh one week ago has affected nearly 3,800 households in Tuy Phuoc District, 

Tents and cosy wooden bungalows near the beaches of Lagi, Binh Lap,and Dai Lanh are ideal New Year’s trip options for travellers seeking their own seaside and island paradise for outdoor adventures.

 Vuong Ngoc Loan has been invited to represent Vietnam at Mrs World Noble Queen International 2017.

Vietnamese representative Phuong Le has been crowned Mrs World Peace 2017 at the grand finale of the pageant in the Philippines.

 The Vietnamese electronic supporting industry is considered too weak to access the global supply chain. Without linkages and collaboration, Vietnamese businesses will lose their market share.

VietNamNet Bridge - Traveling the US has become more realistic as travel firms have slashed tour fees.