Founder of Sacombank to return after five years

 In recent days, potential candidates have been lining up to participate in restructuring Sacombank, one of the largest joint stock commercial banks in Vietnam, drawing avid attention from the public. 

Companies' registration reaches record high in first quarter of 2017

New companies registered in the first quarter of 2017 dwarfed those of the same period in the past five years both in terms of number, total capital registered and average capital per company.

New international air routes open

 Every week Vietnam Airlines operates three flights from Hanoi to Sydney, while Jetstar Pacific now conducts three flights from Da Nang to Hong Kong.

KAfe Group now a subsidiary of Hong Kong company

 The KAfe Group startup has become a subsidiary of a Hong Kong enterprise.

Savills releases Logistics Megatrends report

Evolving technology, combined with changing consumer habits, will transform the way e-tailers distribute and deliver products to European shoppers, according to Savills’ latest report.

The nouveau riche in the real estate market

VietNamNet Bridge - As newcomers in the real estate market, they are known as ‘upstarts’ thanks to their rapid increase in capital and implementation of huge projects.

Fitch affirms stable outlook for five Vietnamese banks

 Fitch has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating (IDR) for Agribank, VietinBank and Vietcombank at “B+” and for Asia Commercial Bank and Military Bank at “B”.

Gov’t launches website to receive administrative feedback

 Citizens can now voice opinions on mechanisms, policies and administrative procedures to the Government on website nguoidan.chinhphu.vn, Minister and head of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said on Monday.

Must-see old assembly halls in Hoi An

Hoi An is home to a number of must-see old assembly halls. If you plan a trip to the city, do not miss the following interesting places.

Vietnamese photographer wins Sony World Photography Awards

Vietnamese photographer Ngoc Mai Nguyen has been named the first-place winner in the National Awards category of the Sony World Photography Awards 2017 with her photo of two bean sprouts.

Ly Hoang Nam misses Davis Cup after injury

 Top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam cannot attend the Davis Cup 2017, Asia/Oceania Zone Group 2 because of injury, according to General Secretary of Vietnam Tennis Federation (VTF) Doan Quoc Cuong.

Ly Son – the pearl in blue sea

Ly Son or Cu Lao Re in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, is a beautiful island in the sea and becoming an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.

VN's real estate sector sees positive sentiment in 2017

 The real estate market has been recovering since late 2014, said Dang Phuong Hang, managing director of CBRE Vietnam, and it will remain buoyant this year but challenges will begin emerging.

Vietnam, Brunei develop trade relations

 The presence of the Sultan of Brunei at APEC Summit in November in Vietnam is expected to help tighten bilateral relations and bolster two-way trade towards the target of US$500 million by 2025.

Ca Mau tackles climate change

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is taking measures to cope with climate change and rising sea level as the impacts have become more pronounced in recent years.

Scientists uncover 3,000-year-old cemetery in Tuyen Quang

Researchers have found traces of a cemetery dating back 3,000 years at a cave in a karst mountain in Thanh Tuong Commune, Na Hang District of the northern province of Tuyen Quang.

Northwest tourism to be developed

Viet Nam has targeted turning tourism into the spearhead economic sector of the northwest region by 2030, deputy head of the Northwest Steering Committee Hau A Lenh said yesterday.

Terraces Home in Vietnam featured on Archdaily

 A terraces house in Ha Tinh province has recently showcased by world's most popular architecture website, the Archdaily.

Most expensive hotel rooms in Vietnam

 The cheapest stay at the most luxurious hotels in Vietnam will still set you back nearly US$330 a night, according to a recent travel report.

Vietnam’s efforts in ensuring equality spotlighted at IPU session

NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in tackling inequality and ensuring fairness for all at the plenary session of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 3.

Card payment compulsory soon for e-commerce businesses: Trade & Industry Ministry

 E-commerce businesses may have to accept card payments as a way to offering more options to pay when shopping online, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Mother Goddesses worship receives UNESCO’s recognition

 The worship is based on an ancient system of beliefs in the incarnation of various deities channeled through mediums and believed to provide good health and prosperity.

Amazon brings its business marketplace to Britain

 Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday launched its business marketplace in Britain, selling products like office supplies, power tools, cleaning materials and lab equipment targeting an online sector worth $120.44 billion a year.

Digital device distributors march toward rural areas

VietNamNet Bridge - Rural areas, which digital product retailers have ignored in the last five to seven years, have now become a major ‘battlefield’.

US$127.5m anti-drought mega project underway in Ninh Thuan

 Ninh Thuan Province authorities are rushing to complete the Tan My reservoir and weir system on the Dinh River near Phan Rang-Thap Cham City in order to deal with drought and saltwater intrusion.