Giving birth on due date 'less risky' for older mums

 Stillbirth and newborn death risk could be reduced by offering more pregnant women the chance to give birth on their due date, experts believe.

Zimbabwe crisis: Army takes over, says Mugabe is safe

 The military has seized control in Zimbabwe but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is safe.

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay to host World Travel Awards & World Spa Awards 2017

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay has been chosen by the World Travel Awards as the venue for the most prestigious award ceremony of the global travel and spa industry: World Travel Awards Final Ceremony and World Spa Awards 2017.

Coffee shops in the clouds

It is an interesting experience for visitors to enjoy a cup of coffee and the stunning landscape in open spaces close to mountains and clouds in Sapa, Tam Dao and Da Lat.

Number of super-rich people boom, poor households on the rise

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is getting richer with an increasing number of ‘super rich’. At the same time, the number of poor households has been rising rapidly.

Miss International contestants gorgeous in national costume competition

 Vietnamese representative Thuy Dung and beauties in Miss International 2017 had impressive performance in the national costume contest on the final night in Tokyo, Japan on November 14.

US President Trump’s video clip begins with Vietnam image

 US President Donald Trump has uploaded a 44-second video clip ‘Thank you Asia’ on his Twitter which begins with the image of Vietnam.

The automotive giant behind stellar Vinamilk buy-in

The largest automotive group from Singapore, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited Company has announced that its subsidiary Platinum Victory Pte., Ltd completed the purchase of 80.28 million shares in Vinamilk.

Multibillion-dollar M&A wave targeting Vietnamese SMEs

 Instead of focusing on conducting M&A deals to acquire large-scale Vietnamese enterprises, the Republic of Korea's enterprises are now eyeing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in different sectors to conduct M&A activities in Vietnam.

Deforestation ongoing in Binh Dinh province

 Nearly 16ha of natural forests in Canh Thuan commune, Van Canh district, the central province of Binh Dinh, were recently chopped down, according to a report of the provincial forest protection branch.

Vietnamese exporters must defend against trade suits

 As importing countries impose trade barriers to protect their goods and products, they often utilise trade remedies against exporting countries. There are short-term solutions for exporters, like Vietnam.

Fishing with long rackets on Hanoi's Tich River

 When the water level lowers in Tich River, the residents in Hanoi's outlying district of Thach That will come out and submerge in the river with long rackets to catch the fish.

Man live streams film from cinema

 A young man in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau was questioned by police after live streaming a new movie on Facebook from the cinema.

Military helicopter crash survivor supported with artificial hands

 The only survivor of the MI-171 helicopter crash which killed 20 military personnel on board in Hanoi in 2014 has just been offered artificial hands.

People to benefit from basic healthcare package

 VietNamNet Bridge – In order to reduce pressure placed on central hospitals, the basic medical services package at commune-level medical facilities will be implemented from December, 2017.

Police identify man suspected of spreading fake news

 VietNamNet Bridge – The police in the central province of Khanh Hoa’s Ninh Hoa Town identified the person who posted a fake story about Da Ban dam being broken on Facebook.

More electric buses proposed for HCM City tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s Department of Transport has proposed to the city’s authority to begin the operation of electric buses to transport tourists from wharfs to hotels or tourism sites.

Zara and H&M herald Vietnam's retail market potential

 The opening of Zara and H&M in Hanoi after their success in HCM City has shown the thirst for international brands among Vietnamese people, especially young people.

Teams pitch smart cities solutions for Vietnam

Team GridComm along with their partner G Element, a 3D software company focusing on smart cities and buildings, won first place and a prize of US$5,000 at the Smart City Innovation Challenge Demo Day.

Vietnam scores in prime office market cost

 Vietnam has the advantage of low occupancy cost in the prime office market, according to Savills Vietnam.

PV Power shares to be sold at VND14,400 per share

 PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) shares may be sold at an initial price of VND14,400 (63 US cents) per share at its initial public offering (IPO). 

Single window in aviation to be implemented nationwide

 The General Department of Customs said aviation procedures for entries and exits of aircrafts at all international airports nationwide would be connected to the National Single Window system from November 15.

Finance Ministry proposes tax changes

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Law on Tax Management, aiming to enhance efficiency of tax collection from multinational companies, cross-border transactions and online businesses.

Vietnam promises export of safe nut products

 There is a growing demand for nuts, including cashew, and dried fruits globally, offering a good opportunity for the industry, the ninth Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous held in Phu Quoc heard on Tuesday.

Artists, ambassadors bringing back ao dai for men

Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vasilievich Vnukov will wear Vietnamese ao dai (traditional long robe) tailored from a 15m-long bolt of cloth at an event honouring the traditional costume.