Bittersweet aftertaste

The protracted saga at Nam Trung Yen Primary School in Hanoi finally unfolds, but the outcome can hardly be claimed as a happy ending though the school’s leaders have been dismissed and justice has prevailed. 

Foreign investors step up local company acquisitions

 The total spend by foreign investors to acquire shares of domestic companies has nearly quadrupled since early this year compared to the same period last year, showed a Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) report.

Canadian Minister of Agriculture to visit VN next month

 Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay will pay a working visit to Viet Nam and India from February 26-March 10 to strengthen agriculture cooperation with the two Asian countries.

Over US$10 million for startup students

 A project worth VND239.2 billion (US$ 10 million) to help graduates start their business was initiated by the Ministry of Education and Training yesterday.

VNese photographers win 7 gold medals at WPG Grand Circuit 2017

 Vietnamese photographers have won seven gold medals at the International exhibition of Art Photography, WPG Grand Circuit 2017 that was held in Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Luxury segment dragging VN housing market

Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha recently said the housing market was facing an oversupply of high-end developments, detracting from the market’s attraction to investors.

Saigon's multi-storey car parks lose out to illegal parking lots

 The first two multi-story car parks in HCM City are facing losses as drivers prefer the conveniences of illegal parking lots.

Youth project traces back to Vietnamese ancient patterns

 Launched in 2016 by members of the Dai Viet Co Phong group, “Patterns of Great Viet”has created a rich database of typical Vietnamese patterns dating back from the Ly to the Nguyen Dynasties. 

Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 countries and territories without visas

 According to the latest released Passport Index report, Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 countries and territories without visas. 

Hotel business in Da Nang faces huge losses

 Many investors in the central city of Da Nang are seeking to sell their small and medium hotels to cut losses as the city has ample accommodation.

VN Central Bank removes father and son board members at Sacombank

 The State Bank of Viet Nam yesterday terminated Tram Be’s and Tram Khai Hoa’s membership in the management board at Sai Gon Thuong Tin Joint Stock Commercial Bank (Sacombank).

Farming start-ups need more help

 Pragmatic policies are needed for the Government to realise its goal of promoting start-ups in the agriculture sector.

Challenges in switch to E5 biofuel

 A new deadline – January 1, 2018 – has been set for the nation to make a complete switch from the popular RON A92 petrol to biofuel E5, but many obstacles lie in the path of achieving it.

Saigon Heat claim another win at ABL

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat have jumped to fourth place in the ASEAN Basketball League after their 78-74 win over Alab Pilipinas on their home turf at HCM City’s Canadian Interntaional School Arena yesterday.

VN national futsal event to see two recruits

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Futsal Championships this year, which will kick off from March 17 to June 24, will see two recruits Sanest Tourist Khanh Hoa and Kim Toan Da Nang.

Artisans call for preservation of Jarai epics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artisans in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) are asking for financial support from local authorities to preserve ethnic Jarai epics, oral folk literature that is now known by the elderly only.

Family perishes in Binh Duong house fire

 VietNamNet Bridge – A couple and their two children aged nine and three were killed yesterday after their house in Binh Duong Province’s Thu Dau Mot City caught fire early in the morning.

Picturesque Hydrangea flower field in Da Lat

Around 15km from the centre of the central highlands Da Lat City, the two-ha field of hydrangea flowers in full bloom look like a very wonderful picture appealing to numerous visitors.

Ly Hoang Nam to compete in China F3 Futures

 Vietnam young tennis player Ly Hoang Nam will vie in the China F3 Futures tournament set to take place on February 27-March 5 in Anning, Yunnan Province.

Initial preparations for Robocon Vietnam 2017

 Universities nationwide are going to hold the preliminary rounds of Robocon Vietnam 2017 on March 1-20 to shortlist 6 teams for the qualifying round scheduled to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on April 1-5.

“Keep Hanoi Clean” green up capital city

“Keep Hanoi Clean”, a volunteer group led by James Joseph Kendall, has been clearing household wastes and planting trees across the capital city.

Compilation of Vietnam encyclopedia begins

 A workshop was held in Hanoi on February 26 to launch a Vietnam encyclopedia.

APEC committees’ contribution to help fulfill Bogor goals: official

 Contributions from committees under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to APEC Year 2017 will help fulfill the Bogor Goals by 2020, Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has said. 

Will Vietnam’s fisheries weather the storms in 2017?

VietNamNet Bridge - So many big seafood companies have met with misfortune that some analysts have predicted the decline of the industry.

Vietnam, Belarus celebrate 25 years of partnership

Vietnam and Belarus have enjoyed sound relations in the past two decades, said President of the Vietnam-Belarus Friendship Association (VBFA) Nguyen Thai Lai.