Treasury to issue VND65 trillion-worth bonds in Q1

 The State Treasury of Viet Nam plans to issue bonds worth VND65 trillion (US$2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2017.

VNPT to divest capital from Maritime Bank

 The Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will divest capital from the Maritime Bank.

VN triumph at futsal tournament for ASEAN embassies

Viet Nam won the futsal tournament for ASEAN embassies held in India on February 5, beating Thailand 2-0 in the final match.

10,000 Buddhists laugh and set a record

 Around 10,000 Buddhists set a Vietnamese record by laughing together at the opening ceremony of An Lạc Spring Festival 2017 at Khai Nguyên Pagoda in Hà Nội on Sunday.

First 40 e-visas issued under new pilot

Officials of HCM City’s Culture, Sport and Tourism Department on Saturday welcomed the first foreigner entering Viet Nam on an e-visa. 

2018 deadline set for Saigon flood-control project

 Politburo member and Secretary of HCM City’s Party Committee Đinh La Thăng has asked the contractor for the city’s tidal flood control project to complete construction by April 30, 2018.

Two Hanoi's kindergarten teachers dismissed for abusing kids

 Two teachers of Sen Vàng Kindergarten in Hà Nội’s Hai Bà Trưng District were dismissed on Sunday after a video clip recording their abuse against kids went viral on the Internet.

Public ignore stiff fines for littering

 Regulations imposing stiff fines on littering and urinating in public spaces took effect almost a week ago (February 1), but most Hanoians are unaware of this, a local report says.

Plum flower in full bloom in Son La

 During the first month of the lunar New Year, the northern mountainous province of Son La is widely covered with a white coat of blooming plum flower, thus attracting a large number of visitors.

Viet Nam lose to Hong Kong at Davis Cup

 Viet Nam lost to Hong Kong 2-3 following three days of competition in the first round matches of the Davis Cup’s Group II, Asia Oceania Zone.

Saigon Heat beat Alab Pilipinas at ABL

 Saigon Heat beat Alab Pilipinas of the Philippines 72-65 during the 2016-17 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) season at the Almendras Gym in Davao City in the Philippines on February 5.

People flock to buy gold on God of Wealth Day

Numerous people in Hanoi and HCM City queued up on the early morning of February 6 in front of gold shops to buy gold on God of Wealth Day which falls on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

Rail accidents spur Government to action

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has ordered urgent measures to increase safety at railway crossings.

Architect Vo Trong Nghia wins British Royal award

 Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been awarded with the RIBA International Fellows 2017 at a recent ceremony in London, the UK.

Vietnam faces strange steel shortage

 Though Vietnam possesses huge amounts of iron ore, there is a serious shortage of steel for the mechanical engineering industry and defense industry, said Truong Thanh Hoai, Director of the Heavy Industry Department.

Beijing vows 30 percent cut in coal use in 2017 to fight smog

 China's smog-hit capital Beijing plans to slash coal consumption by a further 30 percent in 2017 as part of its efforts to combat air pollution,

The Chicken - An inspiration to painters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Reminiscing of Tet in the old days, no-one can forget the image of chickens in the Dong Ho, Kim Hoang and Hang Trong folk paintings.

An ‘English community’ takes shape in Viet Nam

Thousands of people across the nation, including professionals, have improved and are improving their English language skills via activities organised by the IZI English Community for more than five years now.

Mekong set for tougher drought

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mekong Delta provinces have taken measures to counteract drought and salinisation as weather forecasts say that the region could face shortages of water due to a serious drought early in 2017.

VN's top marksman under pressure at Indian World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Xuan Vinh, the Olympic winner, must endure serious pressure when he competes at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in India.

Gov't to toughen penalties for in-flight violence

 The government said Friday that it will strengthen punishments for people causing violence or a disturbance during a flight, following a recent in-flight incident, source from the Yonhap.

Stock market expected to be strong in 2017

Thanks to the monetary policy maintained by the State Bank (SBV) in 2016, cash flow to the stock market was strong, which helped support the VN Index. Will the same trend occur in 2017?

Promise rekindled

The tourism sector exceeded expectations in 2016, providing a strong platform for greater development in 2017.

Finance Ministry looking at accusations against Agoda.com

Finance Ministry following up on accusations by local online hotel provider Vntrip.com regarding Agoda.com's tax affairs.

Outbound trips by Vietnamese residents increasing

 Vietnam is predicted to be ranked second fastest-growing market in the region.