SEARCH RESULTS

Advanced search

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 13/5

Malaysia helps develop VN wind energy sector; Standard Chartered predicts 10.9 percent inflation this quarter; VietJetAir opens two new routes from Hanoi; Vietinbank issues international bonds; First-ever private firm receives ODA from Japan

Opportunities for risk-taking investors

As of April 17, statistics showed that stock prices of 80 loss-making enterprises had surged by 44% compared to earlier this year while those of the rest rose only 36%.

Forest savior from Canada

Sylvio Lamarche is a Canadian agriculturist. In 1994, he decided to take an occasional trip. His friend asked him to go to Vietnam and he agreed.

A Tay wedding night

The traditional Tay wedding boasts some of the most fascinating and romantic of all the ethnic minority marriage customs.

More businesses predicted to withdraw from market

 In the first four months of this year, nearly 18,000 businesses dissolved or suspended operations. However, the figure could rise higher as many businesses are hedging their bets on how to deal with difficulties.

Do Vietnamese people really need Vietnamese brands?

A lot of Vietnamese brands have appeared on the domestic market in recent years. However, experts have warned that since the brands have been built up in a too simple way, they would not survive for a long time.

Dangerous circus shows on the road

Below are photos of terrified ‘circus shows’ performed by drivers on Hanoi’s streets.

Va Temple helps trace roots of traditional Vietnamese culture

VietNamNet Bridge – The fresh breeze floating off the forest on Va Hill dispels the scorching heat of early summer. After travelling 50km by motorbike from the centre of Ha Noi under the unrelenting sun, I am glad to finally get to the Va Temple

Vietnam plans rice branding initiative

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Viet Nam Food Association want to develop an internationally recognised brand for Vietnamese rice by choosing and cultivating several high quality varieties.

Small firms yet to tap internet sales

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use social media sites to advertise products and trademarks, according to a recent conference of information and technology journalists on the role of the internet in Viet Nam's economy.

Vietnamese history goes viral

While many young Vietnamese find the subject boring at school, they have been using sites like Facebook to learn history on their own.

Students prepare for overseas university education 5 years beforehand

VietNamNet Bridge – The race of primary school graduates for reputable secondary schools has got fiercer year after year.

Compact camera forecast to disappear from market in 2 years

VietNamNet Bridge – The high grade smart phones with high quality cameras have emerged as the biggest rival for compact camera series.

Tourism promotion project begins

VietNamNet Bridge – The launching ceremony for a heritage tourism promotion project in central Viet Nam was held in Hoi An on Tuesday.

Harry Potter eBooks come to Amazon Kindle library

On-line retailing giant Amazon announced on Thursday that all seven Harry Potter eBooks will be added to its eBook lending library for owners of the company's Kindle devices starting June 19.

Deputy FM calls for NAM solidarity

Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Luong Minh has called on members of the Non-Aligned Movement to strengthen solidarity on the basis of the Bandung Principles, the United Nations Charter, and international law.

Dong Thap Muoi’s peasants

VietNamNet Bridge - Hereafter are nice pictures of farmers in the southern province of Dong Thap.

Japanese experts to train Vietnamese football talents

VietNamNet Bridge – Mr. Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, Chair of Japanese FC Azul Claro Numazu, will guide and select young football talents at the first summer football camp in Vietnam.

The “Vietnamese brand dream”

The warning that foreigners are attempting to swallow a lot of Vietnamese famous brands has caused big worries.

Many U.S. young adults at risk of skin cancer: reports

Despite warnings about the dangers of excess sun exposure, many U.S. young adults still get sunburned or use indoor tanning beds, which are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer,