Remittance expectations fluctuate for 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite overseas remittances off to a strong start this year, experts have expressed concerns about “complicated fluctuations” likely at home and abroad.

Ministry of Transport names key expressways ready by 2020

 The Ministry of Transport has named important expressways that will be developed and put into use across the country by 2020.

First two months show reassuring FDI scene

  The surge of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in both the number of projects and capital in the first two months of the year suits the advancing impetus of attracting FDI to Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines to offer summer sale tickets

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will offer a summer sale on its airfares for both domestic and international flights from March 18-27.

Vietnam backs sincere dialogue between Myanmar and int’l partners

 Vietnam always supports sincere dialogue and substantial cooperation between Myanmar and international partner, the country said at the UN Human Rights Council’s dialogue with special rapporteurs on human rights in Myanmar.

Vietnam strongly condemns terror attacks in Turkey, Ivory Coast

 Vietnam strongly condemned the terror attacks in Antara, Turkey and Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, on March 13-14, which took the lives of many people and injured many others.

Binh Duong square off with Jeonbuk

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s Becamex Binh Duong will face an uphill battle for points in the Asian Champions League when they take on South Korean champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors away from home, this evening.

Ambassadors enjoy friendship spring trip

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 300 ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic corps made a friendship spring trip to Hanoi on March 13.

Why has Vietnam Airlines never been considered a national brand?

"You are proud of your coffee, but the worst cup of coffee I’ve ever drunk was in Vietnam. You are proud of your rice, but the worst meal I’ve eaten was served by Vietnam Airlines", a foreign expert on branding commented.

Mexico City issues pollution alert over high ozone concentration

Mexico City's government ordered traffic restrictions on Tuesday and recommended people stay indoors due to serious air pollution, issuing its second-highest alert warning for ozone levels for the first time in 13 years. 

Ministry announces new national intangible culture heritages

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released a list of seven new national intangible cultural heritages.

Memorial services for soldiers killed protecting Gac Ma Island

 Memorial services for 64 Vietnamese soldiers who fought to protect Gac Ma Island (Johnson South Reef), part of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, on March 14, 1988 were held in many localities across the country.

French NA President to visit Vietnam

 President of the National Assembly of France Claude Bartolone will pay an official visit to Vietnam in March, announced the National Assembly’s external relations committee on March 15.

Street robbery tarnishes Saigon’s image

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local newspapers have reported the latest case of street robbery in HCM City, aimed at a foreign tourist.

Vietnam Airlines issues warnings about fake tickets in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines said that some people recently offered for sale fake air tickets in Japan through a Facebook page.

Yen gains, Asian stocks at session lows after BOJ holds steady

 The yen advanced against the dollar and Asian stocks languished near the day's lows on Tuesday, after the Bank of Japan held policy steady as expected and offered a bleaker view of the country's economy in the face of lingering anxiety

Vietnam to have three beauty contests in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to three beauty pageants will be held in Vietnam this year, according to the latest information from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Singaporean investors pour over $36 billion into Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Singapore took the lead for foreign investment in Vietnam in the first two months of 2016, reported the Foreign Investment Department.

Romantic Hanoi streets in loc vung leaf changing season

VietNamNet Bridge - The leaves of loc vung (Barringtonia acutangula) trees on streets of Hanoi have changed to red and yellow, creating an European-like scene.

10 charming points of Hanoi in the eyes of foreign travelers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Crossing the busy street, wandering in the Old Quarter or tasting a glass of bia hoi (draught beer) on the sidewalk are unforgettable experiences of foreign visitors in Hanoi.

Putin says Russians to start withdrawing from Syria, as peace talks resume

President Vladimir Putin announced out of the blue on Monday that "the main part" of Russian armed forces in Syria would start to withdraw, telling his diplomats to step up the push for peace as U.N.-mediated talks resumed

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/3

 Accountant group meets in Vietnam, Former minister: TPP to help reduce dependence on China, Thai startup business, Getlinks expands investment to Vietnam, Viettel becomes first 4G services provider in Burudi

Kong: The Skull Island crew moves to Ha Long

VietNamNet Bridge – The film crew will come to Tuan Chau Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh on March 16, to start filming at Ha Long Bay.

Three foreign investors in race for purchase of Big C Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Bloomberg reported that Lotte Group (South Korea), TCC Holding and Central Group (Thailand) have applied to participate in the auction for the Big C Vietnam chain.

US$1.5 billion needed for drought and salinity controls

 Vietnam will need VND34 trillion (US$1.5 billion) to deal with the heavy damage caused by drought and saltwater intrusion, according to the Department of Crop Production.