The 17th Vietnam Poetry Day officially opened on February 17 in Hanoi, featuring a wide range of activities. 

 Vietnam’s U22 football team defeated the Philippines 2-1 in their Group A match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U22 Youth Championship, which kicked off in Cambodia on February 17.

Lieut. Gen Porfiry Ivashko, one of the first experts and advisors of the former Soviet Union sent to Vietnam right after the northern border defence war began in the country 40 years ago has asserted the just struggle of Vietnamese people.  

In the early days into the spring season, Hoan Kiem lake has experienced the transformation in colour of foliage of Barringtonia acutangula and maple leaves, creating a breathtaking natural scenery.

 Land in HCMC’s suburbs and surrounding provinces like Long An, Dong Nai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, and Binh Duong are abundant and rather cheap, offering investors various options.

Vietnam has experienced a year of exciting activities in real estate market with bustling transactions and additional stocks in major cities in 2018, Savills Vietnam has said in an overall view. 

 Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung talked about the year’s economic achievements, and the country’s new investment attraction strategy.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s aviation authorities are expected to receive a CAT1 aviation certificate soon, but the readiness of domestic air carriers is still unclear.

 Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The discussed with VIR strategies to garner private funding in the sector and the opportunities for foreign investors in 2019.

Travel companies are busy with rising demand for religious tours during springtime.

VietNamNet Bridge - Foxconn, one of Apple’s most important partners, is planning to set up factory in Vietnam, possibly in the northern province of Bac Giang.

 A community of 14 ethnic groups in the mountain district of Sin Ho, Lai Chau province is home to diverse and unique cultural values and ethnic community practices, reflected in its many legends, folk songs, and traditional festivals.

 Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong talked about the key reasons behind this impressive achievement, with an increase in overseas investment, and opportunities from new-generation free trade agreements.

 Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh talked about these achievements, and what the diplomatic apparatus will do in the new year as a raft of new-generation free trade agreements enter into force.

Jeff Paine, managing director at the Asia Internet Coalition, talked with VIR about opportunities for international investors in the Vietnamese market throughout 2019.

Impressive photos featuring traditional festivals and beautiful landscapes throughout the country were captured by Vietnamese photographers during the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam is making efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change via its policies and mechanisms. Dao Xuan Lai, UNDP assistant resident representative, writes about business opportunities and challenges for investors in the country.

Thousands of villagers and interested onlookers enjoyed a wrestling festival which took place in Sinh village in Phu Mau commune of Phu Vang district, located in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue Province on February 14.

 Lunar New Year is one of the biggest festivals of the year for Muong Vang ethnic people in Lac Son district, Hoa Binh province. On the first days of the year, Muong Vang people conduct traditional ancestor worship rituals.

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists have called for a rewriting of the rules to create a level playing field in which foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) and Vietnamese have equal opportunities.