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Vietnam IT firms told to target higher-value services

Vietnamese IT firms now have great opportunities from large markets such as the US, Japan, Europe and Singapore. However, most of them are focusing on low- and mid-end products.

Banks’ shareholder structure changes

VietNamNet Bridge - While institutional shareholders register to divest shares of listed banks, inside shareholders and relatives of the members of the board of management are rushing to collect shares.

Extreme weather affecting titanium exploitation

The National Institute of Mining – Metallurgy Science & Technology (Vilumki) found that climate change has had a significant impact on titanium exploitation, with output predicted to decrease by 30 percent.

Parents deprive children of play by sending them to school before six

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese who describe themselves as ‘progressive parents’ have criticized those who send their children to school before aged six.

God’s present

 It is said that children are a gift from God. But giving birth to a baby and providing proper care for him or her is another matter.

HAG Group: 2018 might be the turning point

 In the past year or so, core message private group Hoang Anh Gia Lai has revealed its intentions of financial restructuring to investors and declared shifting focus to the fruit segment. 

Special breakfast of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc with leaders of 20 corporations

 VietNamNet Bridge - During the breakfast with officials of 20 Vietnamese and international corporations and companies, the Prime Minister answered many issues related to the policies of Vietnam.

President Trump’s visit reflects US interest in bilateral partnership

 President Donald Trump’s participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and his State visit to Vietnam reflects the US’s interest in the partnership with Vietnam and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh receives Australian FM Julie Bishop

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had a bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop who is in Vietnam for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city on November 8.

APEC 2017: President meets with leaders of US firms

Vietnam regards the US as its leading important trade and investment partner, President Tran Dai Quang said in a meeting with representatives of more than 60 US enterprises in central Da Nang city on November 8. 

University leaders gather at APEC 2017

The APEC University Leaders’ Forum took place in Da Nang on November 8 with the participation of nearly 60 representatives from universities, businesses and State management agencies in the region.

Overseas Vietnamese say complicated procedures make it difficult to buy houses

VietNamNet Bridge - Many overseas Vietnamese, or Viet Kieu, have given up the plan to buy houses iand settle down here because they cannot meet required procedures.

Bulgarian journalist interviews MIC Minister Truong Minh Tuan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan was interviewed by a Bulgarian reporter at the APEC Media Center in Da Nang.

The rise and fall… and resurrection of bubble tea in Vietnam

 First appearing in Vietnam around 2002, bubble tea, a beverage made of tea, milk powder, fruit flavours and tapioca balls or jelly, soon become a favourite drink amongst young people.

Vietnam’s initiatives promote trade and investment liberalization in APEC

After 28 years of establishment and development, 23 years of implementing the Bogor Goals on Trade and Investment Liberalization, APEC has achieved many important achievements in all three pillars of cooperation.

Opera “Carmen” to be performed in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The well-known Opera “Carmen” will come to Hanoi on November 23-24, at the Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi.

29th APEC Ministerial Meeting opens in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge - The 29th APEC Minsterial Meeting (AMM 29) officially opened in the central city of Da Nang with the attendance of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Economics of 21 APEC member economies. 

The outcome of APEC Concluding Senior Officials Meeting

 VietNamNet Bridge - The APEC Concluding Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM), the first event of the APEC Summit Week, closed in the central city of Da Nang on November 7.

Minister Truong Minh Tuan visits APEC Media Center

 VietNamNet Bridge – This morning Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan examined the APEC International Media Center in Da Nang.

Vietnam has new billionaires as more companies enter bourse

VietNamNet Bridge - The list of the richest stock billionaires has changed recently with the appearance of many new names after their businesses listed shares on the bourse.