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FOX Sports to show all of VN’s Asian Cup matches in Vietnamese

 Along with broadcasting the Asian Cup on its channels, FOX Sports will show all of Việt Nam’s matches at the upcoming Asian Cup final round with Vietnamese commentary.

Da Nang to host ATP Challenger Tour

 Top Vietnamese tennis players Lý Hoàng Nam, Trịnh Linh Giang and Lê Quốc Khánh have been awarded wildcard entries to compete in the Việt Nam Tennis Open Đà Nẵng City 2019 in the central city on January 6-12.

Stars shine in skating

 The Rising Stars From Ice 2018 event discovered talents who could become Việt Nam’s core ice skating athletes at international events.

Tra Boi Stream – the hidden charm of Quang Ngai Province

The sound of water flowing down, the singing of the wild birds – the symphony of nature resounds in the picturesque scenery of Tra Boi Waterfall.


Top 10 culture and tourism events of the year

 Top 10 culture and tourism events of 2018

State budget collection estimated to hit $60.2 billion

 State budget collection was estimated to reach $60.2 billion this year, 6 percent higher than the estimate, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung said.

Bomb attack in Egypt: Eight Vietnamese recover and could return home

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Tran Thanh Cong has affirmed that eight out of 12 Vietnamese people who were injured in the recent bomb attack in Cairo have completely recovered and could return home.

Drama and music shows to usher New Year in HCM City

 A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in HCM City will begin this weekend.   

Photo exhibitions celebrate 320th birthday of HCM City

 A photo exhibition on the formation and growth of HCM City over the past 320 years has opened at the Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in District 1.

Kids without birth certificates suffering at school

 Some children in the northern province of Sơn La lack birth certificates, putting them at a disadvantage at school.

Young science-technology talents honoured with Golden Globe Awards

 Ten young talents who have the most outstanding research projects or solutions in science and technology were presented with the Golden Globe Awards 2018 at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 28.

Countries condemn attack on Vietnamese tourist bus

 Many countries have condemned a bombing attack on a bus carrying Vietnamese tourists in the Egyptian province of Giza that killed four persons, including three Vietnamese on December 28 (Egypt time). 

Vietnam’s export turnover sets new record

 Vietnam’s export turnover is expected to set a new record in 2018, estimated at 244 billion USD, up 30 billion USD compared to 2017. 

Top 10 securities companies prosper amid competition

Large securities companies have made big leaps in their development. The total market share held by the top 10 securities companies increased from 40 percent in 2010 to 70 percent by the end of Q3 2018.

Vietnamese victims killed in Egypt bomb attack identified

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt has identified three Vietnamese victims who were killed when a roadside bomb blast hit their tour bus near the world-famous Giza pyramids at 18:15 on December 28 (local time). 

Banks shift to digital services to stay current with fast-changing market

VietNamNet Bridge - In the 4.0 era, commercial banks need to digitalize and work with fintechs and technology firms, experts say.

A strategic vision needed for Vietnamese sports

 Owing to continuous reforms in football and focused investments, particularly in Olympic events, Vietnamese sports have achieved significant breakthroughs in 2018.

Japanese firms on lookout for Vietnamese suppliers

 Vietnamese suppliers of home appliances and agricultural products have been the apple of Japanese businesses’ eyes thanks to their large export scale and steady growth in recent years.

Vietnamese faces make big impression on foreign media in 2018

A host of Vietnamese beauty queens including Miss International Queen Huong Giang, Miss Earth Phuong Khanh and Top 5 Miss Universe finalist H’Hen Nie have attracted attention and have won praise from foreign media outlets throughout the year.

Thermal power plant dumps slag, but city officials punish locals

Thousands of tons of ash and slag from Mong Duong 1 Thermal power Plant in Cam Pha City of Quang Ninh province was dumped into the environment early this month.