The Golden Dragons can leave the Asian Cup 2019 with their heads held high following a series of impressive displays.

 On the occasion of 2019 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam Deborah Paul talks on the Canada – Vietnam relationship in 2018 and hopes for an impetus in 2019. 

 Indian Ambassador to Vietnam said he enjoyed shopping at Tet markets in Hanoi where unique traditional handicrafts, ceramic and brass items from various provinces are sold and these are not available during the rest of the year.

 Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have helped many foreign investors enter the Vietnamese market rapidly to cash in on the potential outlet.

 With the ongoing Industrial Revolution 4.0, smart city has become indispensable for the development of urban areas, especially cities with rapid urbanization like Hanoi.

 The vehicle can also run underground to check and measure data to detect illegal discharge of waste water into the sea.

 The National Traffic Safety Committee said that on February 7 (the third day of the Lunar New Year), 32 road accidents occurred nationwide, causing 15 deaths and 40 casualties.

 Well, everything has its own story and with the wedding season vibe in the air, today’s story is about Phu The cake – one of the symbolic specialties of Vietnamese wedding culture.

 Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai’s left-footed free-kick effort against Yemen has been named the Best Goal at the 2019 Asian Cup.

 Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Jose Graziano Da Silva has expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s development achievements, especially in poverty reduction and food security. 

 The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will trial 5G mobile technology around the country over the next 12 months.

 The Dong Ky firecracker procession festival - one of the 15 national intangible cultural heritages recognised in 2016, opened in Tu Son district in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 8, attracting thousands of locals and visitors.

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) buying net 4 billion USD in January may be the way to lower Vietnamese dong lending rates.

 Vietnam has climbed one place from 100th to 99th in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to its outstanding performances at the Asian Cup 2019, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). 

 After a tough 12 months, competition in Vietnam’s lucrative pharmaceutical industry is forecast to heat up in 2019, with domestic and international players in a race to reap the benefits from local policies and new free trade agreements. 

Restructuring in agriculture, forestry and fisheries has had a positive impact but efforts must be ongoing.

 Financial inclusion has been a long-term national goal in Vietnam and where dedicated programs and financial technology are key.

 Increasing foreign capital inflows into the market are thanks to more tolerance in housing ownership, significant investment in smart cities, and geographic advantages.

 Lee Won-Il is a South Korean chef and television personality. His cooking classes are always welcomed by Vietnamese people, especially youngsters.

 IPOs of private companies in Vietnam performed well because there was more transparency in the process, management meetings, prospectus and book-building process.