New circular enumerates admission criteria for universities

 VietNamNet Bridge – The education and training ministry has issued Circular 32, which stipulates the criteria for admission to higher education institutions.  

2015 Christmas celebrated throughout Vietnam

 Numerous people from all localities around the country flocked to streets and churches on Christmas Eve (December 24) to celebrate a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2016.

Vietnam among top 10 Performer of the Year: Missosology

Vietnam ranked 8th in the list of top 10 Big 4 Performer of the Year with 250 points thanks to outstanding performances of Vietnamese representatives at international beauty pageants in 2015, said famous magazine Missosology.

Da Nang stores fined for not serving Vietnamese

Authorities in the central city of Da Nang have fined two local shops that only serve Chinese and South Korean customers.

Apple asks court to make Samsung pay $180 million more in patent dispute

 Just over a week after Samsung paid Apple more than $548 million for infringing the patents and designs of the iPhone, Apple has asked a U.S. court to force its biggest smartphone rival to cough up even more.

U.S. retailers at risk of missing modest holiday sales goals

 Retailers are struggling to meet even modest forecasts for the holiday shopping season this year after the "Super Saturday" before Christmas failed to live up to its nickname,

Vietnam is fertile soil for tech startups: Google CEO

As a market of 100 million people with high smart phone penetration and high connectivity, Vietnam offers a lot of potential for tech startups according to Google’ CEO Sundar Pichai.

New breweries target high-end market segment

VietNamNet Bridge - Taking full advantage of the ‘break time’ spent by Sabeco, the ‘elderly brother’ busy dealing with its own problems, other breweries have been racing to get ahead.

Hanoi - four seasons in one day

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi is cold at night and in early morning with lower temperature. However, at noon and late afternoon, it is as warm as in summer. It seems to experience all four seasons in one day.

Enjoyable experience at Nam Cat Tien National Park

 VietNamNet Bridge – Watching waterfalls, century-old pines, and wild animals brings about unforgettable memories for visitors to Nam Cat Tien National Park.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai sign Francisco

 Hoang Anh Gia Lai and new striker Hoang Anh Gia Lai yesterday (Dec 24) signed a one-year contract with striker Moreira Jesuino Osmar Francisco.

Toyota Motor Vietnam recalls 3,810 Vios units in Vietnam

  Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) has begun recalling 3,810 made-in-Vietnam Vios cars to check and replace the inflator module of the front passenger airbag.

Vietnam, Laos hope for strengthened judicial bond

 Leaders of ministries of justice of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to bolster legal and judicial links in the coming time, thus deepening the traditional friendship between the two nations.

Hanoi to install cameras at bus stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 40 surveillance cameras will be installed at bus stations to assist authorities with traffic management, said a Hanoi Police official.

Exhibition showcases Da Lat City souvenirs

  An exhibition zone displaying more than 1,000 ancient Da Lat City souvenirs was inaugurated by Lam Dong Province's Culture Centre in Ly Tu Trong Street cultural centre on December 22.

Vietnam's IPOs underwhelm this year

 Vietnam's initial public offering (IPO) activity has been less than exciting in 2015 and that has been attributed to the lack of blockbuster deals.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung approves new administrators

 The appointment of the chairman of HCM City People's Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong, who was elected with an 85.1 per cent vote during a recent council meeting, has been approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

Vietnam’s first wildlife park launched in Phu Quoc Island

 The Vingroup officially opened the wildlife conservation park Vinpearl Safari in Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang on December 24.

Toyota continues to sponsor V-League 2016

 Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) and the Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF) signed on December 24 a contract to sponsor the national premier league, which will begin on February 20, 2016.

Vietnam aviation sector braces for New Year rush

Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport and airlines have begun to implement decongestion measures to cope with the expected rush during Lunar New Year in early February.

11 special Vietnam national relic sites recognised

 An additional 11 historical, architectural and archaeological relics nationwide have been listed as special national relic sites following a decision by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam's child protection programme for 2016- 2020 approved

The Prime Minister has approved a child protection programme for 2016-2020, with a view to protecting children from abuse and special circumstances.

Vietnam consumer prices rise 0.05% this year

 The average growth of the consumer price index in 2015 was 0.05 per cent per month, the lowest increase in 14 years, an official from the General Statistics Office said at a press conference in Ha Noi yesterday.

Tan Son Nhat Airport offers super-high speed Wi-Fi

 VietNamNet Bridge - To improve the quality of services at HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat airport, the taxi lobby at the airport has doubled in size and super-high speed Wi-Fi system will be installed.

Students lack psychological help

 VietNamNet Bridge – With an increasing number of students suffering from mental disorders, educational psychology experts urged schools to effectively manage psychological consultative centres.