VietNamNet Bridge – Eco Box is a distinctive flea market in HCMC because old containers are used as stalls to sell goods instead of canvas tents as seen at normal markets of this type.

The moves taken by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) recently, since the day the new Governor took office, show that obtaining high GDP growth rate is the top priority for the bank when regulating monetary policy.

Up-skilling the workforce is seen as key to improving Vietnam's workplace competitiveness during integration into the ASEAN Economic Community.

 Marion Vigot, founder of Ma Belle Box – the first beauty subscription box in Viet Nam, aspires to revolutionise how Vietnamese women explore the world of beauty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s pharmaceutical industry has consumed about 60,000 tonnes of traditional or herbal medicinal materials, of which between 80 per cent and 85 per cent was imported from China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the country’s economic hub, HCM City is where the action is for many industries, including property.

 The World Bank (WB) on Tuesday forecast that Vietnam would grow at an average of 6.3 per cent in 2016-18.

Dao Duy Cuong, deputy director of Ha Noi Drainage Project Management Board speaks to Infonet online newspaper about the effectiveness of the Ha Noi Drainage Project capitalised at VND6 trillion (US$268 trillion). 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minhwa or Korea’s folk painting is an integral part of Korea’s culture. It is known to convey the mythology, religion, and views of the Korean people. This month, more than 40 pieces of Minhwa art are on display at an exhibition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Doctor Nguyen Van Tuyen, director of the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, spoke to Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) newspaper about motivating young scientists.

VietNamNet Bridge - The petrol price increase was the major cause behind the higher consumer price index (CPI) in April, the highest increase in the last five years in the same period.  

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many years after their coronation, Thu Thuy, Ha Kieu Anh, Nguyen Thi Huyen and others are still praised for their beauty.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Public property tasks, rights and responsibilities need to be clarified, according to Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Launched 20 years ago, the royal room at a hotel in Hanoi has been used by over 70 heads of state and senior leaders of many countries.

 The government is doing its best to keep the budget deficit at less than 5 per cent of total GDP; a level approved by the National Assembly.

US imposes anti-dumping duty of 113.8% on Vietnamese CWP, Vietnam Airlines opens Da Nang-Bangkok route, Pledged ODA, concessional loans soar in H1, Australia asked to check alleged antibiotic residue in Vietnam fish

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located 30km from the northern port city of Hai Phong, Bao Ha Village in Vinh Bao District has been well-known for its carved wooden statues for 700 years.

 New rhino protection campaign turns to local youths, Vinh Long suggests Israel cooperate in climate change response, Man infected with Streptococcus suis saved, HCMC sets up working group to remove canal houses

 The HCM City Department of Transport is seeking the municipal people’s committee's approval for a local company to pilot 100 electric cars.

 The Government has approved a national plan on air quality control until 2020 with a vision towards 2025, which will force 70% of steel plants to install automatic emissions monitoring systems.

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Home Affairs has submitted a plan to the Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee to recruit directors, deputy directors, and department managers in Committees at both the city and district level.

 The World Bank has downgraded its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4 per cent from the 2.9 per cent it projected in January.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Viet Thai, PhD from the Viet Nam Diplomatic Academy spoke to the newspaper Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) about the situation in the East Sea following the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Associate Professor, Dr Hoang Manh An, director at the Military Hospital 103, has successfully transplanted a patient’s pancreas and kidney simultaneously, making it the first such case in Viet Nam.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese exporters continue to sell catfish at low prices to maintain their edge as the world's top catfish exporter.