Ninh Hoa grilled meatball

 Many people know about Ninh Hoa District, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, through its famous Sour Meatball.

Can Vietnam take full advantage of preferences in VN-EAEU FTA?

With the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) having taken effect, many Vietnamese export items now enjoy a zero percent tariff. However, it will be not an easy task to boost exports. 

Autumn Meeting 2016 returns to Da Nang

The annual international cinema event offering a rare glimpse of the country's fast-growing film scene "The Autumn Meeting 2016" will return to the central coastal city of Da Nang and the picturesque UNESCO world heritage city of Hoi An

HCM City sees fall in bus passenger numbers

 Bus service operators in HCM City are struggling to retain passengers although the service has continued receiving a subsidy to keep fares affordable.

New policies to speed up state divestment present opportunities for investors

The raft of new policies that would reduce the number of fields exclusively operated by the government as well as those that would make more flexible and accelerate state divestment are going to create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for investors.


East Sea: Forcing China to pay for any expansionist actions

 VietNamNet Bridge - All countries are related to the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) disputes need a new approach to counter these attempts to change the status quo of China.

Will the state lose money in the auction of state assets?

Although we have advocated equitization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and have a Securities Law, independent expert Nguyen Gia Hao still worries about losing state money in auction of public assets.

APEC 2016: Seeking a new direction for regional integration

After the British people voted for Brexit and American people for Donald Trump, and President Barack Obama decided to abandon efforts to call for ratification of TPP, the APEC Summit shouldered a bigger responsibility for the region.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/11

 No sign of housing market cooling in HCMC, Turkey imposes anti-dumping duty on Vietnam plywood, Vietnam needs 1.8 million tons of gas next year, Industrial production index up 7.2 percent in 10 months

Social News 1/11

 Deadly shortcomings in fire protection revealed, HCM City Techmart 2016 opens this week, Can Tho to host the 2nd Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange, Growing demand for organic food, New cold wave to hit northern region

Pop singer Justin Bieber after walking off stage: 'I'm not a robot'

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber said his abrupt departure from the stage during a recent concert in England was an act of frustration and not anger as his screaming fans made it difficult to connect with them. 

Tourist route to be opened to Con Co Island

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has accepted an initiative by the People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri on opening tourist routes to its Con Co Island District.

Ministry's report confirms safety of Vietnam's fish sauce

Fish sauce made in the country is generally safe for consumption despite recent public confusion and apprehension about its ingredients, a new report says.

Clip titled NA chairwoman visits hometown pure fabrication

 A video clip titled ‘57 vehicles follow one another taking National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for a visit to her hometown in Ben Tre province’ is pure fabrication.

Tarriff exemptions for Chinese, ASEAN goods

 The zero per cent tariff under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) will bring more goods from ASEAN and China to Viet Nam, especially Chinese fruits.


VN photo wins int’l photography awards

A photo of a woman making fishing nets in Phan Rang City, Vietnam has come first in Open Colour category in Siena International Photography Awards 2016.

Kido ups the ante for vegetable oil company

 Foodstuff producer Kido Joint Stock Company (KDC) has showed determination in buying the stakes in Tuong An Vegetable Oil JSC (TAC) by raising its offer.


ANZ’s operations in Vietnam remain unchanged

ANZ announced it would strengthen its focus on running a world class Institutional Bank in a number of countries in Asia following an agreement to sell its Retail and Wealth business units in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.

HCM City draws up reservoir plan to fight flooding

VietNamNet Bridge - HCMC has proposed a network of water-regulating reservoirs which would help solve the worsening flooding in the city.

Vietnam capable of building modern battleships, experts say

“Vietnam is quite capable of building large modern battleships. What we need is good design,” Do Thai Binh, Vice President of the Society for Science and Technology of Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry, said recently.

Universities with partial autonomy struggle with finances

VietNamNet Bridge - Some universities have been given autonomy, or the right to determine their training plans and financial issues, but still cannot make important decisions which affect their survival. 

Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' debuts at top of Billboard album chart

 Lady Gaga notched her fourth chart-topping album on Monday as her rock-infused record "Joanne" debuted at the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, outpacing new entries by Michael Buble, Pentatonix and Leonard Cohen.

The richest, most powerful businesswomen in the stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - Holding key positions in major enterprises, the most powerful women in the Vietnamese stock market hold huge assets. 

S.Korean president's confidante placed under emergency detention

Choi Soon-sil, a longtime confidante of South Korean President Park Geun-hye suspected of having meddled in state affairs, has been placed under an emergency detention

Photos of Vietnam that enchant foreign tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge - Buzzfeed recently posted beautiful photos ofVietnam, including its landscapes and people.