Coc Coc to avoid direct confrontation with Google

VietNamNet Bridge - Coc Coc is well known in Vietnam as a browser on par with the world favorite Chrome. However, its founders initially planned to develop the company as a search engine.

Female student plans project to save Son Doong Cave

VietNamNet Bridge - A female student studying in the U.S. is leading a project to protect Son Doong Cave from work that may affect the local ecosystem.

Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Company to sell five ATR aircraft

Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Company will next month put up for auction the five turboprop ATR-72-500s currently leased to Vietnam Airlines as the national carrier will end its short-haul aircraft lease four years ahead of schedule.

Veteran author To Hoai’s books reprinted

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three books by To Hoai, winner of the Ho Chi Minh Prize for Literature in 2006, have been reprinted by two leading publishers in HCM City to celebrate the writer’s second death anniversary.

Hanoians face water pipeline break heartache

 People in some areas in Hanoi are facing serious water shortages again after a major pipeline that transports water from the Da River Plant broke for an eighteenth consecutive time on July 11.

Top 10 M&A deals in Vietnam revealed

 The value of M&A activities in the first half of 2016 in Vietnam reached $1.551 billion in 20 deals, according to the “South East Asia M&A Trend Report H1 2016”.

15 workers complete moving 800-tonne building 35m

An 800-tonne building has been moved 35m from its original position in the central Nghe An Province.

Hoi An ancient town to expand walking area for tourists

Hoi An will expand the area for walking streets to Hoang Dieu and Hoi An market – outside of the old quarter – in an effort to create more space for tourists and ease the crowding of tourists in old quarters.

Super-committee will face several challenges: experts

The Government's establishment of a special committee to manage capital at State-owned enterprises (SOEs) is necessary, but it is likely to face significant challenges in its work, experts said.

Vietnamese talent awards 2016 launched

  The Vietnamese Talent Awards 2016 were recently launched in Ha Noi with theme of "For the quality of life".

SSC allows 100% foreign ownership in Vinamilk

 The State Securities Commission of Viet Nam has allowed Viet Nam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) to increase its foreign stake to 100 per cent.

PCA’s ruling holds historical significance: Japanese expert

 The recent ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the Philippines’ s lawsuit against China concerning disputes in the East Sea is of historical significance, a Japanese expert has said.

Vietnam, Slovakia enhance relations

 Over the past 65 years, the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between Vietnam and Slovakia have been further consolidated.

Lawmakers vote on National Assembly leading positions

Procedures to elect the Chair and Vice Chairs of the 14th National Assembly and members of the NA Standing Committee were conducted on the afternoon of July 21, the second day of the 14th legislature’s first session.

Authenticity of Vietnamese rare paintings is on debate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Museum officials, artists and experts announced after attending a private meeting on Tuesday that 17 paintings of collector Vu Xuan Chung displayed at the recent exhibition Paintings Returned from Europe

Men’s Futures to kick off in Binh Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southern province of Binh Duong will host the Men’s Future tennis series, Becamex Cup 2016 on July 25.

Ancient tomb unearthed in central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A boat-shaped tomb made from a tree trunk dating back to the 13th century has just been discovered at a construction site in a mountainous area in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Ideal camping destinations in Ninh Thuan

With warm climate all the year round and beautiful landscapes, Ninh Thuan province is an ideal destination for tourists to go camping in spring. Here are locations in the province you should not miss.

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VAFI insists on punishing former minister of industry and trade

The Vietnam Association of Financial Investors (VAFI) on July 19 listed five reasons why former Minister of Industry and Trade, Vu Huy Hoang, violated regulations and failed at his job.

Celebrity fake wedding PR stunt raises controversy

A dramatically choreographed ‘artistic’ wedding between famous MC Thanh Bach and the owner of Thuy Nga Productions has been criticised as a crass PR opportunity.

Two more multi-level marketing companies sanctioned

One multi-level marketing firm was fined and one has license revoked by Vietnam Competition Authorities for violations in business activities.

U Minh Ha National Park reopens to public

 The southermost province of Ca Mau has reopened the U Minh Ha National Park. The forest was closed after six months during the dry season when there is a high risk of fire.

HCM City to host VN's largest motor show

 The Vietnam International Motor Show (VIMS 2016), the largest show of car importers, will take place in HCM City from October 26 to 30.

Vietnam ICT Comm 2016 officially opens

  Vietnam ICT COMM 2016, an exhibition on products and technologies from the telecommunication, IT and communication sector officially opened in the capital city on July 20.