E-commerce dominates purchasing habits

 With the rapid evolution of technology and the internet, consumers are changing their attitudes and behaviours.

Steering committee for traffic jams prevention in Hanoi, HCM City

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed the establishment of a steering committee to prevent traffic jams in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

SBV official clarifies MA concerns in banking sector

 Viet Nam will have one more wholly foreign-owned bank if the merger and acquisition (M&A) deal on OceanBank is finalised, a State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) official said on Thursday.

Attracting investors: PM shows the way

 To “attract eagles”, Ben Tre needs to build nests first, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told an investment promotion conference held by the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province on Thursday.

Local firms not well prepared for Fourth Industrial Revolution

 The core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is “smart manufacturing plants”. However, Vietnamese enterprises are not fully prepared to access the revolution, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Cao Quoc Hung has said.

Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington dead in apparent suicide: coroner

 Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, was found dead on Thursday of apparent suicide a week before the California alt-rock band was due to embark on a U.S. tour.

Beijing aims to curb city's use of coal by 2020

 China's capital city Beijing is aiming to cut its coal consumption to below 5 million tonnes by 2020 and limit the use of coal in smog-prone areas, a document issued by the Beijing Municipal Government showed ...

Moscow in talks with U.S. to create cyber working group: RIA report

 Moscow and Washington are in talks to create a joint cyber security working group, Russia's RIA news agency reported on Thursday, citing Andrey Krutskikh, 

Strong quake off Turkish and Greek coasts kills two, injures scores

 A powerful earthquake killed at least two people and injured scores when it struck near major Turkish and Greek tourist destinations in the Aegean Sea early on Friday, 

Vietnamese-Korean groups gear up for autumn festival

A Vietnamese - Korean cultural festival set for HCM City this autumn is gearing up for another extravaganza of free cultural delights, showcasing the diversity, multiculturalism and integration between the two countries peoples.

Phuong, Thinh in Junior Circuit final

 Nguyen Van Phuong and Huynh Thinh made the final of the ITF Junior Circuit – HCM City’s boys’ doubles tennis tournament on July 20.

15 killed as Vietnam dengue outbreak spirals out of control

 A crisis is rapidly unfolding in Vietnam as the number of people killed by the dengue outbreak in the Southeast Asian country has now reached 15, says the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam commits to better bear preservation

 The Vietnam Administration of Forestry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AnimalsAsia on building plans to better protect bears.

Vietnamese exports rejected as exporters don’t understand US laws

VietNamNet Bridge - A  number of vegetable and fruit export companies may have their consignments refused as they are unaware of the requirements set by the import country.

Tram Chim National Park a top destination in Dong Thap

 Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is a highlight in the local tourism map, according to Nguyen Ngoc Thuong, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam – China border tourism booms

 Tourism in Vietnam – China border areas has been thriving in recent months thanks to favourable visa policy and prices, said authorities in the Chinese region of Guangxi’s Dongxing city.

Hope for merger and acquisition push in 2017

 Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market is seeking a big push as signs of a deceleration have crept up this year.

Harsh report issue on Vietnam’s urban environment

Vietnam’s urban environment, especially in big cities, is facing numerous challenges, including air and water pollution, solid waste treatment and flooding.

PM orders close watch on market when US applies Farm Bill

 The Prime Minister has urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to monitor on the market situation when the US applies the Farm Bill in September 2017.

Easy win for U15 Vietnam against Australia

 Vietnam beat Australia 2-0 in the semi-final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U15 Championship at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand on July 20.

New plant species found in Son Tra Nature Reserve

The Southern Institute of Ecology has discovered three new plant species unknown to the world in the Son Tra Nature Reserve during a three-year research and revaluation of its biodiversity.

SOM 3 to continue with APEC cooperation issues

The third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related meetings (SOM 3) will continue accelerating the implementation of cooperation contents of APEC, said the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

Central Bank of Vietnam issues bills to shore forex reserves

The State Bank of Vietnam unexpectedly resumed the issue of central bank bills worth VND8 trillion ($350.9 million) this week, a move aimed at increasing the nation’s foreign exchange reserves.

Tourism market offers opportunities for start-up businesses

 Vietnam’s tourism market offers huge opportunities for start-up companies if they promptly seize technological trends to create special and unique tourism products, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20.

Vietnam’s embassies work hard to protect citizens

The Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines is closely coordinating with competent Philippine agencies to complete necessary procedures to bring home the body of a Vietnamese citizen.