FDI reaches $23 billion in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Viet Nam saw a year-on-year increase of 12.5 per cent in 2015 to reach US$22.76 billion, data from the General Statistics Office (GSO) revealed.

Japan poised for new wave of investment

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite high expectations for a third wave of investment from Japan into Vietnam, Japanese investment figures have fallen in the past few years. 

Vietnam telcos rush to provide 4G on trial basis

VietNamNet Bridge - The military telecom group Viettel has provided 4G on a trial basis in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province; VinaPhone has announced a 4G trial on Phu Quoc Island and FPT has unexpectedly said it will try 4G.

National Assembly fine-tunes legal system

Over the past 70 years, the Vietnamese National Assembly’s legislation has created a firm legal foundation for the building of a law-governed Vietnamese state of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Vietnamese education prepares for ASEAN integration

VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Economic Community will be officially established at the end of this month. Pursuant to signed agreements, ASEAN member countries will accept each other’s qualifications. 

Pictures: Scale model battleships created by a 12th grader

 Nguyen Chi Thanh, a twelfth grader in HCMC’s outlying district of Cu Chi, has a cheap hobby to build scale model battleships from scrap carton paper.

Economic hallmarks in 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - 2015 is still a difficult year for the Vietnam economy. However, there have been signs of recovery.

10 Vietnam travel experience tourists must try

 VietNamNet Bridge - Here are 10 fun and exciting experiences that visitors should definitely try in Vietnam.

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Criteria for recognition of high-tech agriculture zones, Economy may expand 6.7-6.8 percent in 2016, Deputy PM directs 2016 tasks for financial sector, Vietnam Railways records success in equitisation

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 Two men fined for smuggling rosewood, Anti-corruption fight requires high resolve: Deputy PM Phuc, Work on bridge spanning Red River set to start, HCM City surveys housing demand, South Binh Duong solid waste treatment project adjusted

Top ten visits by VN top leaders in 2015

 2015 saw a host of activities regarding external relations and people-to-people diplomacy at all levels, helping strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations between Vietnam and other countries across the globe.

Vietnam ranks 16th in Global beauties' list

 Vietnam ranks 16th in Global beauties' list, Kite Festival to be held on New Year’s in Ho Tram, Tattoo convention opens in HCM City to attract international artists, Photo exhibition to present an offbeat look of France at L'Espace

Vietnam's top 10 sporting events of 2015

 2015 was a good year for Vietnamese sports, and included many high points. Viet Nam News has selected the top ten events of the year.

Hanoi determined to limit personal vehicles

 The Government should work with Ha Noi to reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road in order to reduce traffic congestion.

Auto assembling industry to no longer receive preferences

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) believes that policies on giving preferences to the automobile industry must be removed because they did not help develop the industry in the last two decades.

Wildlife on alluvial grounds of Red River caught and sold to restaurants

VietNamNet Bridge - Bao meo (Prionailurus) that appear on the middle alluvial grounds of the Red River are often caught and sold to wildlife specialty restaurants.

Travellers take their time to give something back

VietNamNet Bridge – Volunteers travelling through the country are taking time out at their own expense to lend a hand and help Vietnamese students learn to communicate in English.

Unique records at Da Lat Flower Festival 2015: Pictures

The Da Lat Flower Festival 2015 which opened in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on December 30 has been the biggest event of this kind so far with a wide range of activities and unique records.

Vietnam's top 10 ICT events from 2015

 The Vietnam Information Technology Press Club announced the top ten domestic information and communication technology (ICT) events of 2015.

Vietnam to strengthen sustainable forest management

 VietNamNet Bridge – The forestry sector will focus on promoting the sustainable management and certification of forests in the coming years, according to Ha Cong Tuan,

Vietnamese competitiors falling out of VN Airports Corporation race

Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, the country’s third-largest lender by assets, is seeking governmental permission to cooperate with France’s Aeroport de Paris to jointly invest in Airports Corporation of Vietnam.

AEC brings opportunities, challenges for Vietnam’s tourism

 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) officially came into being on December 31, opening up opportunities for more intensive cooperation in various areas among member countries.

Unanimity to overcome challenges and move the country forward: VN President

 Another year has passed, another year has come. On the threshold of the New Year 2016, President Truong Tan Sang granted an interview to the press about the opportunities and challenges facing the nation in the coming time.

New faces join list of the richest billionaires in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Many new upstarts have emerged, causing big changes in the ranking of rich Vietnamese.

New development for Vietnam’s economy in 2015

 2015 has marked a new development step for Vietnam’s economy, with the outcomes achieved over the past years creating a solid foundation for the next five-year period towards greater and more sustainable growth.