Legal barriers hinder businesses from entering foreign bourses

VietNamNet Bridge - To fulfill the dream of listing shares on foreign bourses, businesses have to overcome many barriers.

K-pop band Block B to perform in HCMC in November

 Well-known K-pop band Block B will travel to Ho Chi Minh City for a performance in the Ho Chi Minh City-Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2017 in November.

Local pottery workshop keeps the fire burning

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dai Hung Pottery Workshop has kept its fire burning for nearly 160 years. 

Social News 18/7

 Man detained for illegally transporting explosives, Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam-Laos traditional relations, Memorial services for soldier remains repatriated from Cambodia, International conference spotlights sustainable transport solutions

Da Nang sees mash fish death again

 Authorities are investigating the mass fish deaths on floating farms in a section of the Co Co River in Da Nang's Ngu Hanh Son District, officials said on Monday.


Cambodia’s Minister of Cults and Religion Him Chhe visits Long An

 Cambodia’s Minister of Cults and Religion Him Chhe visited Vietnam’s Long An province on July 18, during which he affirmed that no enemies can make corrupt use of religion to undermine the solidarity between Cambodian and Vietnam people.

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong welcomes Laos Vice President

Vietnam and Laos should continue working to deepen their political ties, coordinate closely in defence, security, and external affairs, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has said.

Party official greets special advisor to Japanese PM

 Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on July 18 for Kawai Katsuyuki, Special Advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 

Philippine police seize suspects in kidnapping Vietnamese sailors

 The Philippine police arrested four people suspected to belong to the Abu Sayyaf group which has linked to the kidnapping of Vietnamese sailors in 2016.

ACV to invest $528 million in upgrading three airports

Airports Corporation of Vietnamyesterday said that it would invest nearly VND12 trillion (US$528 million) in upgrading three airports namely Cat Bi in Hai Phong city, Phu Bai in Hue city and Chu Lai in Quang Nam province.

Heavy rain flattens summer autumn rice in Mekong Delta

 Continuous heavy rain has drenched part of the Mekong Delta and flattened vast summer autumn rice area in some provinces, slowing harvest and posing a danger of loss for local farmers.

Calls for 6 more countries to access visa exemptions

The government should add six more countries to the list of those with visa exemptions: Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Positive prospects

 The opportunities available in Vietnam’s real estate market continue to catch the eye of foreign investors.

Two more book streets to open in HCMC by year-end

 Apart from the current book street on Nguyen Van Binh road next to the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, HCMC is expected to open two more book streets by the end of this year to meet high demand of readers.

Lang Co – an ideal hideaway for beach enthusiasts

Once taking a sightseeing tour to the central cities of Hue and Danang, beach lovers should not miss a chance to drop by Lang Co Beach, an attractive tourist destination renowned for wonderful landscapes, long white-sand dunes and blue seawater.

Hanoi draws up plan to withdraw sub-standard three-wheelers

 Hanoi’s Department of Transport has proposed a roadmap to the city’s People’s Committee to withdraw unqualified three-wheelers from the city.

Vietnamese student-gymnasts win three golds at ASEAN Games

 Vietnamese gymnasts won three gold medals at the ongoing ASEAN Schools Games in Singapore on July 17.

Vietnam theatre to stage masterpiece

 Viet Nam National Drama Theatre’s artists will stage Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. The global masterpiece will debut in October. 

The world through the eyes of Vietnamese children

Children emotionally connect through play. True experiences whether they be racing, giving a sibling a piggy back ride, playing in water, cuddling a pet or any other passion brings us all moments to remember.

Competition in upscale lodging industry heats up

 With an expanding room inventory and more on the development schedule, the competition in the upscale lodging industry in Vietnam will likely heat up over the next two-three years, says Grant Thornton.

Local healthcare industry excites foreign investors

 Foreign investors are keen on Vietnam’s healthcare industry and seeking to tap into local patients’ spending power.

Vietnam's stock market to remain strong in second half of 2017

 Vietnam’s stock market will rise higher in the second half of 2017 provided macro-economic conditions remain positive as they were in the first half, experts have said.

Solar power attracting billions of dollars investments

 In recent years, the solar power industry has become a lucrative and sustainable field for investors.

Combo tours favored as travelers save money

VietNamNet Bridge - Marketed later than other tourism products, combo tours have quickly become the favorite choice for travelers as they can reduce costs.

Vietnam imports 51,000 vehicles for $1.04 billion

 Vienam spent US$1.04 billion to import some 51,000 various vehicles in the first half of this year, according to statistics of the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.