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Child obesity spikes while malnutrition persists

When it comes to food policy, Vietnam faces a double health burden: The country has seen a rising number of children with obesity in urban areas, while the number of malnourished children remains high.

Vietnam’s stock market: when ‘big guys’ enter the bourse

VietNamNet Bridge - The listing of many large corporations recently has changed the VN Index and capitalization value, but also capital flow and ways of making investments.

Specialty of Nha Trang: Squid Pancake

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beautiful sea beach of Nha Trang not only lures visitors for its romantic nature and landscapes, but also for its culinary specialties, including banh xeo muc (squid pancakes).

VNG keeps quiet on US listing

 One year after online gaming and messaging firm VNG Corporation issued plans to list its shares on Nasdaq in the US, no information of progress has been disclosed.

Dreaming of an authentic performance space for Then singing

Born in That Khe town, one of the cradles of Then folk singing, 29-year-old artisan Nguyen Van Bach has developed a strong passion and attachment to the traditional art form of the Tay, Nung and Thai groups.

Government News 30/5

Party ties important to Vietnam, China, WB ready to help Vietnam develop transport infrastructure, Deputy PM okays plan to restructure industrial sector, Vietnamese and Chinese young officers hold exchange

Four of Da Lat’s most beautiful homestays

Da Lat has emerged as an attractive homestay destination in Vietnam. Here are 4 suggestions for budget travellers looking for genuine local immersion.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/5

 Can Tho prepares for large investment promotion conference, Tra fish export to US increases despite anti-dumping measures, Agro-forestry-fishery exports up 9.9 percent in five months

Social News 30/5

Almost 536 tonnes of rice offered to northern Ha Giang province, Lord Buddha’s birthday celebrated abroad, Tien Giang province breeds more tra fish on alluvial areas, Laos presents Labour Order to Viettel joint venture

The lenders and debtors in the 4.0 era

‘Debtors’ in the future in Vietnam will regularly connect to the internet and buy goods online, while ‘lenders’ will be fintechs which can take full advantage of high technology to approach targeted clients and design reasonable credit packages.

Two boys die of rabies

 Two ethnic minority boys in the northern provinces of Hoa Binh and Lang Son have died of rabies over the past five days, said Dr. Bui Huy Vu from the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.

New generation of students must deal with abuse on social media

VietNamNet Bridge - K.D, an 11th grader at a high school in Lieu Chieu district in Da Nang City, is one of the victims of school bullying. 

Long fall of Vietnam’s once iconic milk brand

 Four months after returning to trade on the stock market, once famous milk brand Hanoimilk once again faces the risk of compulsory delisting for being late with its audited financial reports.

Da Nang’s sea encroachment project worries environmentalists

Da Nang, the city in the central region with beautiful beaches, has once again become the center of the public’s attention as it plans a mammoth sea encroachment project.

The power of Vietnam’s software industry

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s software industry has high capability, great development potential, and a bright future, experts say. 

New vitality of Dao Thuc water puppetry

 More than ten years ago, Nguyen The Nghi at Thuy Lam commune, Dong Anh district, in Hanoi, began looking for ways to develop Dao Thuc water puppetry.

Vietnam Commodity Exchange: opportunities from a billion-dollar market

 Decree 51/2018/ND-CP on the establishment and trading on commodity exchanges, which will come into force on June 1, 2018, is expected to open a new era for both businesses and farmers to boost sales through this channel.

Siam Cement acquires 100% stake in petrochemical project

 Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) signed an agreement with Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) to acquire the latter’s equity stake in Long Son Petrochemical Co Ltd.

SSI leaders calm down investors

 Investors should not panic about the continuous fall of the stock market in recent times, said leaders of Saigon Securities (SSI).

VN to host Manhunt International 2018

 Viet Nam will host the Manhunt International 2018 event later this year, according to the organiser, the newly established Leading Entertainment Agency of HCM City.