Hoi An, biosphere under serious threat

VietNamNet Bridge – Too many hydropower projects, poor environmental impact assessments of their dams, and overexploitation of sand are haunting Hoi An City and surrounding areas. 

Farewell to Hanoi’s Cinema Paradiso

VietNamNet Bridge – For movie-lovers in Ha Noi, next Wednesday will be their last chance to watch films at the Hanoi Cinematheque before it closes its doors.

Modern Talking member stirs VN hearts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thomas Anders, former member of Modern Talking, melted audience members’ hearts with his friendliness and charming melodies during his concert on Saturday in Ha Noi.

Inspections fail to tackle violations at Hanoi's karaoke bars

VietNamNet Bridge – Regular inspections by local authorities have failed to curb law violations at karaoke bars in Ha Noi, heard attendees at a recent conference on managing karaoke bar operations. 

Vietnamese, Korean dancers to perform Myth of Woman at Opera House

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and South Korean artists will present a dance programme honouring women at the HCM City Opera House on Monday. 

Hanoi headache: steel house frames

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dilapidated houses and new buildings with illegal extensions of steel frames have become a headache for local authorities in Ha Noi, with the buildings at high risk of fire and difficult for firefighters to access.

Japanese small enterprises eye Viet Nam investment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Medium-sized and small Japanese enterprises are set to invest in Viet Nam in addition to capital expansion by many Japanese companies already operating in the country.

Vietnamese filmmakers to be ready for Tet holiday

VietNamNet Bridge – Tet (Lunar New Year) is usually the busiest season for the Vietnamese film industry, with a clutch of new movies releasing to entertain audiences during the long holiday. 

Vietlott announces 5th winner of $2.4m lottery

The fifth jackpot winner of the American-style lottery, with the prize worth over VNĐ54.8 billion (US$2.4 million), was announced last night by the Viet Nam Lottery Company (Vietlott).

Wonderful things to discover on Vung Tau-Phu Yen coastal road

Travelling on the 500km coastal line from Vung Tau to Phu Yen provinces, there are a lots of interesting things to discover through trips full of fun and challenges.

Two Vietnamese artists win WebTV Asia Awards

Vietnamese artists Chi Pu and Ly Hai were honoured with WebTV Asia Awards at a ceremony held on November 26 in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, attended by more than 700 singers, actors, actresses and guests from 12 Asian countries taking part in.

Campaign promotes Vietnam’s tourism potential in China

 A programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in China took place in the country’s Liaoning province – its last stop, drawing hundreds of travel and media agencies on November 23.

French cancer specialist Innate Pharma can remain independent, for now: CEO

France's Innate Pharma believes that its cash position and portfolio are sufficiently robust for the cancer drug company to remain independent for the time being and will seek co-development deals modeled on an agreement struck

Agro-forestry-fishery exports reach $29.1 billion so far

 Agro-forestry-fishery exports were estimated to reach 2.69 billion USD in November, pushing total figure so far this year to 29.1 billion USD, a rise of 5.9 percent over the same period last year.

Over 4,000 offenders to get amnesty

 More than 4,000 offenders who repented their crimes while serving prison sentences are expected to be granted amnesty this year.

Vietnam President’s visit to Cuba drives economic ties forward

 The recent trip to Cuba by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang has created new momentum for the two countries to enhance cooperation in economy, trade and investment, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc said in a press interview.

President’s visits to Italy, Vatican a success: Deputy FM

President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to Italy and the Vatican last week were a success, affirming the determination of both sides to forge stronger Vietnam-Italy ties, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. 

President back in Hanoi after working trip

 President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on November 28, concluding a two-week trip abroad to attend the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Peru and the 16th Francophone Summit in Madagascar. 

To raise funds, large corporations prefer bonds to bank loans

VietNamNet Bridge - Large corporations say they would rather issue corporate bonds to mobilize capital than borrow from banks because of the lower cost. 

Kenh Ga hot spring in Ninh Binh

90km from Hanoi, Kenh Ga hot spring was discovered and studied in 1940 by the French. The spring’s hot and salty water has a stable temperature of 53 degrees Celsius and contains Calcium and bicarbonate which is good for health.

HCM City seeks investors for Metro project

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is seeking US$1.9 billion for the second phase of metro line No 5, which extends from the new Can Giuoc Bus Station in District 8 to the Bay Hien intersection in Tan Binh District.

OTC market heats up on State firms

 Shares of many big enterprises have become hot commodities in recent days on the over-the-counter (OTC) market as investors bet on yet to list companies to be superstars on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).

FDI pledges for Vietnam decline in 2016

Total FDI registered in the country saw a year-on-year decline of 10.5 per cent in the 11 months of this year to $18.1 billion, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency.

Online tax refund soon in 13 cities, provinces

 The online tax refund pilot project would be implemented in 13 municipal taxation departments this year and expanded next year.

Thanksgiving sales surge online as shoppers stay home for holiday

 Online spending by U.S. bargain hunters climbed to above $1 billion by Thanksgiving evening, according to Adobe Digital Index, surging almost 14 percent from a year ago and reflecting a broader trend away from brick-and-mortar shopping.