VietNamNet Bridge - Seven groups of 100 red-shanked individuals of douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) could be affected by a tourism project to be implemented in the southwestern part of Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City.

The leaders of eight provinces in Vietnam have urged Japanese investors to ‘proceed quickly’ when making investments in their localities, saying that they may miss great opportunities if they remain cautious.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has seen a significantly growing inflow of investment from the US in the textile and garment sector in recent years, in anticipation of the potential from the Trans Pacific Partnership. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Economic experts have underscored the need for Vietnam to speed up reform to fuel economic growth and well ingrate into the world economy. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Malaysia was ASEAN’s largest foreign investor in Vietnam in 2015 with total pledges of US$2.47 billion, thanks to US$2.4 billion poured in the Duyen Hai 2 power plant in Tra Vinh province by Janakuasa Sdn. Bhd.

Approved by envoys from 195 nations attending the UNFCCC on December 12, 2015 in Paris, the Agreement is considered an historical accord after 20 years of negotiations, ushering in an energy revolution.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has been warned that China will import rice from Laos instead of Vietnam, but many Vietnamese in the industry do not believe this will occur in the near future. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The news that thousands of students have been expelled from school could indicated that schools are committed to not taking capable graduates.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese have been warned about potential risks of free wi-fi at high-end hotels after the Hyatt hotel in HCM City in Da Nang was attacked by malware.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many small textile and garment companies plan to merge with others, while big companies will have to try every possible means, including lowering selling prices, to retain clients. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – “King of trash” is the nickname of David Duong. The designate is in a sense appropriate since his life has been attached to waste management and treatment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trinh Minh Anh, Deputy Head of Office of the Intersectoral Steering Committee for Global Economic Integration discusses business integrity and transparency with Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Danang has issued a code of conduct for the tourism industry with the aim of maintaining its reputation as a safe and hospitable destination for both domestic and international tourists.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) divested State capital from 120 businesses in 2015, earning VND94.49 trillion (US$200.17 million) from a book value of VND1.68 trillion ($74.9 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam shipped abroad phones and phone components worth US$30.18 billion last year, up 27.9% from a year earlier, according to the General Department of Customs.

When import tariffs on fashion products fall from 20 percent to zero percent after the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) takes effect, Vietnamese fashion brands are expected to encounter significant challenges.

VietNamNet Bridge - Tens of millions of cards for use at bank ATMs have been issued but Vietnam remains a cash economy as millions of cards have been left unused.

Despite the strong cold spell over recent days, people have flocked to famous peach-tree gardens in Nhat Tan and Tu Lien villages to purchase a beautiful peach branch or tree to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year festival.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cu Chi Tunnel, Mekong Delta region, Phu Quoc, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Ha Long and Sapa are seen as favourite destination for foreign tourists coming to Vietnam,

“The Food Safety Law, containing overlapping provisions and legal loopholes, tends to protect the benefit of chemicals manufacturers,” said Dr Tran Tuan, director of the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD).