Asian powers map varied M&A plans

 Investors around Asia may share the same excitement about Vietnam’s M&A market, but their strategies are often quite different from one another.

Government urged to sell its stake in Sabeco soon

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that now is the the right time for the state to divest Sabeco shares because the shares are going for a good price.

VN’s first robotic surgery on liver cancer patient

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in HCM City have performed the country’s first robotic surgery on a liver cancer patient.

Railway breakdowns prompt investigation

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked concerned organisations to investigate two consecutive breakdowns in which a train was derailed twice at Yen Vien Railway Station 

’Serenity’ exhibition marks Thang’s return

An abstract painting exhibition by artist Tran Nhat Thang, titled Mien Thanh Than (Serenity), has opened on 16 Trang Tien, in the capital city, marking Thang’s return after nearly 10 years. 

Sculptures displayed in HCM City park

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forty-two sculptures in the themes of youth and love are on display at an exhibition in HCM City’s Van Thanh Tourist Park.

South African requested to stop rhino horn auction

Humane Society International - Viet Nam (HSI - Viet Nam) is calling on the South African government to honour its commitment to protect rhinos by refusing permits for an auction of rhinoceros horns.

Abundant attractive deals make huge contribution to M&A market

About $15-20 billion of state divestment, the strongly rising private sector, and a number of investment funds planning to divest, all of these promise to significantly contribute to the development of the sizable M&A market in Vietnam.

Galaxy Studio denies Galaxy Cinema sale rumours

 No negotiations took place over Galaxy Cinema , says Galaxy Studio.


HCM City leader blames ‘interest groups’ for pavement encroachment

Vice chairman of the HCM City's District 1 People's Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai, believed that shadowy interest groups are making huge profits from businesses on local pavements.

Da Nang beaches ravaged by pollution

 Complaints have continued about the waste water discharged directly onto Danang City’s beaches.

Mekong Delta during the flood season

 People in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam are busy fishing when the flooding season has come.

New Hanoi's pedestrian street plan halted

 The opening of the Trinh Cong Son Pedestrian Street near the West Lake in Hanoi will be delayed until October due to opposition from local people.

Vietnam-ASEAN trade up 7-fold in 20 years

 Total export turnover between Vietnam and ASEAN countries has increased seven-fold in the 20 years since Vietnam became a member of the bloc.

Project honours Vietnamese musical works from early 20th century

 Vietnamese music from the early 20th century will be honoured in the project “100 years of Vietnamese music” with a series of concerts at Tuoi Tre Theatre in Hanoi.

Taxi firms slam ‘impossible’ restrictions

 Taxi firms are bristling over a draft regulation that will place greater restrictions over their operations in Hanoi.

Ca Mau rolls out red carpet for investors

 Authorities in the southern province of Ca Mau should accelerate the administrative reform process and offer the most beneficial policies for investors, business leaders have said.

VN win eight gold medals at int’l maths competition

 Vietnam’s contingent of 77 primary and secondary students have won 56 medals, including eight golds, 16 silvers and 32 bronzes at the International Mathematics Competition 2017.

Performance of traditional Korean art in Hanoi

 A performance dedicated to traditional Korean art will be held at the Korean Cultural Centre on Saturday night.

Indian Cultural Centre hosts cookery show

 The Indian Cultural Centre in Hanoi will organise an Indian cookery show on Sunday.

US Consulate, Soul Live showcase American, Vietnamese musicians

 The US Consulate General in HCM City and the Soul Live Project will host a concert featuring American and Vietnamese musicians and artists on Friday.

DJs from Hong Kong, Paris to perform at The Observatory

 Jeremy Cheung of Hong Kong and Solange of Paris will perform with local DJ Hibiya Line at the Observatory on Saturday.

Ton Hoa Sen Cycling Cup begins early September

 The annual VTV International Cycling Tournament – Ton Hoa Sen Cup – will kick off on September 2 with the participation of 84 athletes.

Ly Hoang Nam sent home after losses in Thailand

 Yesterday was a bad day for Ly Hoang Nam as he lost in both his singles and doubles events at the Thailand F5 Futures tennis tournament in Nonthaburi Province.

HCM City launches 9th ICT Awards

 The HCM City Department of Information and Communications on Wednesday announced the launch of the 9th Information and Communication Technology Awards.