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Apricot blossoms vibrant Phu Yen

 In such a village in the central coastal province of Phu Yen the beauty of apricot blossoms, one of the typical flowers of Vietnam in Tet holiday is attracting visitors.

Low CAR spells doom for state-owned banks

 State-owned commercial banks are growing concerned over the critically low capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of around 9%, which also hit the minimum required CAR for the Vietnamese banking system.

The ‘blockbuster’ performers of VN's 2017 stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Petrolimex, VP Bank and Vincom Real were the five ‘blockbusters’ that significantly increased the capitalization of the stock market.

HCM City to have its own textbooks in 2019

 HCM City authorities will work with Vietnam Education Publishing House to draft textbooks that suit the city's socio-economic development and pupil abilities.

Khen panpipe, a cultural value of the Mong

 Playing the Khen panpipe and dancing is a custom of the Mong. The Khen panpipe is a musical instrument that expresses deep feelings and connects this life to the spiritual world.

Angels find their calling in tech startup incubator

 The enthusiasm and passion for business found in much of the local youth could make Vietnam a future incubator for startups. Is this enough for the country to build up its own Silicon Valley?

Residents oppose pet ban at HCM City apartment buildings

 Residents in several apartment buildings in Ho Chi Minh City are complaining about the ban on keeping pets at their apartments.

Ly Hoang Nam knocked out of Hong Kong tourney

 Viet Nam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was defeated in the semi-final of the Hong Kong F6 Futures tennis tournament yesterday. 

Vietnam, UK forge strategic partnership

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted a reception for UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field in Hanoi on January 5, where they commended active developments of the Vietnam-UK strategic partnership. 

The last silver engraver on Po Ly Ngai mountain

Chang Thanh To living on Po Ly Ngai peak in Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province, is the single silver graver who can make 12 sets of traditional jewelries for Nung ethnic brides.

Noise pollution complaints follow Hoan Kiem Lake events

 People living around Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake are complaining about too many entertainment programmes being held there.

Vietnam’s fruit exporters prosper

 Last week, Vietnam exported 2 tons of star apples to the US for the first time. This marked a positive growth of Vietnam’s fruit sector in expanding its export market.

Three strategic breakthroughs for VN socioeconomic development in 2018

 The government has just proposed major measures to facilitate socioeconomic development in 2018, including the implementation of three strategic breakthroughs and facilitating the country’s progress in Industry 4.0.

Vietnam’s top 50 brands hit $11,279 billion

 The telecom sector made up 35 per cent of the value of Vietnam’s 50 largest brands, followed by food (15 per cent) and banking (11 per cent).

How will the Vietnam economy be in 2018?

ADB (Asian Development Bank) has predicted a 6.8 percent GDP growth rate for Vietnam in 2018, a figure which is much higher than the average growth rate in the region.

Intense competition awaits in 2018: property experts

 2018 is likely to be a fiercely competitive one for real-estate companies in Ho Chi Minh City since scores of new projects are set to hit the market, analysts said.

State-owned rubber giant not looking for foreign strategic investors

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue just approved the equitisation plan of state-owned Vietnam Rubber Group under which more than 11 per cent of the group’s chartered capital will be earmarked for domestic strategic partners, but not foreign ones.

Hanoi shimmering in twinkle night lights

The capital city of Hanoi at night is glittered in brilliant and colourful lights from streets and high-rise buildings.

Top 3 industries gain highest profitability rates in Vietnam in 2017

 Finance-banking, real estate-construction and consumer goods are three industries that gain the highest profitability in the securities market in 2017.

Impressive achievements in Vietnam’s exports in 2017

 Vietnam’s exports in 2017 were fruitful despite many difficulties caused by natural disasters and import markets.