Masan opens beer brewery in Hau Giang province, Overseas Vietnamese investments important for development: official, Ca Mau sees 20 pct drop in seafood export, Most favourite Vietnamese brand names in 2015 announced

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai met Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, spoke with Vietnamese startups, and met with young game developer Nguyen Ha Dong and Truong Gia Binh, president of the Vietnamese largest information technology group FPT.

 A cultural extravaganza promoting ethnic minority groups’ vibrant traditional culture and customs will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay Town on the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1-3.

VietNamNet Bridge – The decrease of surface water on rivers, lakes and streams and the depletion of underground water, which has been caused by the massive construction of hydropower plants,

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese government’s flexible monetary policy contributed greatly to Vietnam’s macro-economic stability and socio-economic development.

 Impacts from the El Nino phenomenon have caused heavy damage to around 20,000 hectares of rice in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, according to the provincial agricultural agency.

 The national education channel-VTV7 will officially go on air on the first day of 2016, Vietnam National Television’s Deputy General Director Pham Viet Tien said on December 28.

 Agro-forestry-fishery recorded a trade surplus of 7.09 billion USD in 2015, despite a slight reduction in export revenue.

 Vietnamese singers and artists as well as international DJs will gather in Hanoi for stellar performances from December 31 to January 1 to welcome the New Year 2016, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

 Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung’s official visit to China contributed to strengthening political trust between the two nations, for mutual benefit, peace and prosperity of their people.

 Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov convened a press conference in Hanoi on December 28 to review Vietnam –Russia ties for 2015 when the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 30) were celebrated.

 The Directorate for Roads has said more than VND9.2 trillion (US$408.9 million) would be needed to build small bridges and maintain roads in Viet Nam in the 2016-21 period.

VietNamNet Bridge - As Kinh Do has sold its sweets manufacturing division to the US firm Mondelez, Vietnam has no company that can compete with foreign manufacturers in the sweets market.

VietNamNet Bridge - At an online conference of the central Government with authorities of all 63 provinces and cities today, Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang said the leak of state secrets was very serious.

 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" showed few signs of flagging over Christmas weekend, barreling past the $1 billion mark globally at a faster clip than any film in history.

Veteran film director's drama troupe experiments on stage, TV show promotes ‘cai luong', Hanoi exhibition features US artist Mark Cooper, The Empty Pockets rock out for charity, New-Year art program presents Vietnamese ethnic minorities’ cultures

It is 80 percent possible that Big C will be taken over by investors from Thailand, as Metro Cash & Carry has also been sold to a Thai group, BJC, according to Vu Vinh Phu, chair of the Hanoi Supermarket Association. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Toshyia Miura is confident about Viet Nam's chances at the upcoming Asian U23 Football Championship.

 The country’s population is estimated at 91.7 million this year, an increase of 974,900 people, equivalent to a 1.07% increase, compared to 2014.

 Four Vietnamese scientists – Nguyen Son Binh, Nguyen Thuc Quyen, Vo Van Anh and Nguyen Xuan Hung - have been listed in the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015 by Thomson Reuters.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many destinations in Vietnam including Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi, Mu Cang Chai and Ha Long Bay have been listed on foreign newspapers and magazines this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City government has signed up private firm Trungnam Group to carry out a massive anti-flood project in build-transfer mode.  

 Hundreds of households in the central coastal Khanh Hoa province's Van Ninh district have claimed compensation for their losses from the building of National Highway No 1.

 Vietnam Airlines’ 160 millionth passenger – a Republic of Korea citizen – landed at Noi Bai airport on December 27.

 The Vietnam – Malaysia – Thailand artist exhibition and exchange was opened at the Centre for Fine Arts and Photography in 29 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi on December 26.