ExxonMobil to kick off multi-billion dollar gas-to-power complex in October

ExxonMobil is completing the geological survey and build the design of the pipeline installation, aiming to conduct the construction of the onshore infrastructure of the Blue Whale gas-to-power complex in central Vietnam. 

Emma Stone ascends to top of Forbes' highest-paid actresses

 Fresh off winning her first Oscar, actress Emma Stone ousted Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday to claim the top spot on Forbes' 2017 list of the world's highest-paid actresses.

PM urges accelerating reforms

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stressed that reforms of administrative procedures must be accelerated to bolster growth, noting that the public and business community still complain about prolonged

Foreign investors register $1.2 billion for piece in VPBank

The capital volume registered by foreign investors to acquire Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank)’s shares reached a record $1.2 billion, marking the largest transaction on the stock exchange to date. 

Foreign brewers eye Vietnamese beer market

VietNamNet Bridge - With the consumption level of 3.8 billion liters of beer a year, the third highest in the world and the highest in SE Asia, Vietnam is a highly attractive market for brewers. 

Construction minister grilled over urban planning

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee yesterday held a session with questions for Minister of Construction Tran Hong Ha on several issues, 

TPD screens The Others

The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will screen The Others (2001) by Oscar-winning Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar tomorrow night.

SOEs facing divestment to be made public soon

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on Wednesday urged the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to quickly finalise the list of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that needed to be divested.

Tom Cruise breaks ankle in stunt, halts production on 'Mission' film

 Tom Cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt on the set of the upcoming "Mission: Impossible 6," causing production on the film to go on hiatus while the actor recovers, 

Belgium to seek damages over contaminated egg scandal

 Belgium will seek damages over a contamination scandal that saw millions of chicken eggs pulled from supermarket shelves there and in other countries, 

Finance Ministry proposes ‘reasonable’ tax hikes

MOF introduced a draft of amendments to laws on Value Added Tax, Special Consumption Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax and Natural Resources Protection Tax at a press conference on Tuesday.

Fed policymakers grow more worried about weak inflation

 Federal Reserve policymakers appeared increasingly wary about recent weak inflation and some called for halting interest rate hikes until it was clear the trend was transitory, 

Technology turns cashew-nut shells into “gold”

VietNamNet Bridge - Carnadol is much more valuable than raw cashew oil which can bring profits of at least VND2 million per ton.

New programme to tighten control of catfish exported to US

MARD has issued a safety control programme designed for Siluriformes fish (mainly tra and basa) and related products exported to the US market as part of efforts to adapt to new changes in the market.

VN egotism comedy on tour in Europe

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Drama Theatre is touring Europe to present a comedy criticising egotism.

Banks’ messy cross-ownership resembles ‘bamboo shavings’

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank of Vietnam is determined to get rid of cross-ownership status at banks, but  the achievements remain modest.

Ha Noi and HCM City intensify focus on stamping out dengue fever

Ha Noi has been taking efforts to stamp out the dengue fever outbreak which has plagued the city in recent months, with nearly 15,400 cases reported in 12 districts so far this year.

More erosion occurs along Hau River

Authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang on Tuesday discovered a newly eroded area extending 270 metres along the Hau River on An Thanh Islet.

Oanh wins first medal for Viet Nam at SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Archer Chau Kieu Oanh won a silver medal at the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia yesterday, Viet Nam’s first medal the this year’s Games.

Berry wins stage of Mekong Delta event

 VietNamNet Bridge – In heavy rain, Australian Josh Berry of Premium Cycling Vinh Long won the fifth stage of the Mekong Delta Cycling Tournament, the Hat Ngoc Troi Rice Cup, yesterday.

Mountainous district to host regular ginseng market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nam Tra My District in Quang Nam Province will host the first monthly Ngoc Linh ginseng market from September 29 to October 1.

Modern dancers tell old love story

The Viet Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will perform ballet, folklore and contemporary dances featuring the tale of My Chau - Trong Thuy at Ha Noi Opera House on August 23 & 24. 

Moody's: Diversified economy offers Vietnam greater resilience than Cambodia

While both Cambodia and Vietnam share strong growth prospects and risks related to their financial systems, Vietnam’s more diverse economy, stronger institutions, and higher incomes underpin greater shock absorption capacity.

Visiting Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

 Khmer pagodas host both religious ceremonies and non-religious cultural activities. Today we’ll visit some pagodas in Soc Trang province, which is home to a large population of Khmer people.

Local firm introduces lighthouse exploration tours

 ixRoad Travel Company specializing in adventure tours started operating in HCMC on Sunday, offering lighthouse exploration tour programs across the country.