The Vietnam Timber and Forest Production Association (VIFORES) has called on the forestry industry to keep a close eye on US-China trade war developments in order to be able to respond quickly. 

 The massive increase in the number of M&A deals involving foreign investors is putting pressure on Vietnam’s plastics industry.

 The 600-year-old citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa is facing serious erosion caused by heavy rains.

 Japan’s team took the first place in the overall rankings at the 32nd Open Golden Racket International Table Tennis Tournament 2018, which wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on July 7.

 Drug addiction among young people has remained high and is the main cause of crimes among them, with half of young addicts having committed crimes, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

 European firms continued to be optimistic about the business environment in Vietnam, according to the EuroCham’s latest Business Climate Index.

 Malaysia is well-known for its multi-ethnic culture, with the many ethnic groups maintaining separate cultural identities. 

  Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong will present a report on Vietnam’s progress in realising SDGs at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

 Commercial banks have yet to be allowed to hike fees for ATM cash withdrawals, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced on July 10.

As many as 65 cyclists of domestic and international teams will participate in the 19th edition of the National Women’s Cycling Open for the An Giang Television Cup, heard a press conference on July 10.

 The Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang, Cambodia on July 9 inaugurated a floating school for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) students who live on Tonle Sap Lake in Koh Kek village, Kan Dieng district of Pursat province. 

 After two months postponing the increase in service fees for ATM cash withdrawals as required by the central bank, some commercial banks have now resumed the plan, announcing that a new service fee framework will apply from the middle of this month.

 The rapid development of the internet has greatly benefited users but also exposed them to increasingly dangerous cyber-attacks, forcing organisations and businesses to look for ways to protect themselves.

 The first week of July witnessed an improvement in Hanoi’s air quality, according to the city’s Environment Protection Authority under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists agree that Vietnam may obtain 7.02 percent GDP growth rate this year, but there are challenges to overcome.

European firms remain optimistic about the business environment in Vietnam, according to EuroCham’s latest Business Climate Index (BCI).

After two months postponing the increase in service fees for ATM cash withdrawals as required by the central bank, some commercial banks have now resumed the plan, announcing that a new service fee framework will apply from the middle of this month.

VietNamNet Bridge - A ‘hotel road’ has taken shape in Da Nang as investors are taking advantage of the strong rise of the local tourism industry.

 In Vietnam, hand embroidery is a long-standing traditional craft and a unique cultural characteristic of the country.

 The total value of foreign and domestic investments in industrial and economic zones nationwide fell slightly in the first half of 2018.