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Vietnam's central bank seeks to weaken currency

Since the beginning of the year the State Bank of Vietam has been increasing the reference rate of the đồng against the US dollar, and the Vietnamese currency has appreciated 0.43 per cent as a result.

Lack of finances forces Bong Mieu gold mine to close

 Despite officially going bankrupt, Bong Mieu Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (BMGMC) has yet to close the mine and restore the area due to a lack of finances.

Market for beverage ripe for change

 Many provisions set out in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement would directly and positively impact the Vietnamese market for spirits, making it one of the most promising markets in Asia.

Three or more eggs a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says

It's been debated for years: Are eggs good or bad for you? People who eat an added three or four eggs a week or 300 milligrams of dietary cholesterol per day, have a higher risk of both heart disease and early death compared with those ...

Ly Son island, a living museum of folk culture

 Tourist arrivals on Ly Son island in central Vietnam have surged in February and March, when the weather is nice. Local authorities are working on ways to lure even more holidaymakers to the island.

Vietnam wins awards at Asian film festival

 Overseas Vietnamese director Leon Le and his movie “Song Lang” have been honoured at the third edition of the Sharm El-Sheikh Asian Film Festival in Egypt.

Roses turn mountain-side families into millionaires

 Thanks to planting roses, many people living by Langbiang Mountain in Lac Duong town, Lac Duong district, Lam Dong province have been provided with a stable income – some even going on to become millionaires.

Full steam ahead for cruise tourism sector

 Vietnam’s sea tourism sector has reported annual growth of only 2 percent to 3 percent, while other Asian countries have witnessed robust growth in cruise tourism in recent years.

New rival in e-payment service market anticipated

VietNamNet Bridge - The PM has approved a pilot program on using telecommunication accounts for payments for digital content services and small-scale e-commerce transactions. 

Hoi An – a safe, friendly destination

 Alongside My Son, Hoi An Ancient Town is one of two world cultural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO in the central province of Quang Nam – making it a must-see destination for international travellers visiting Vietnam.

Librarian donates books to remote areas’ children

 VietNamNet Bridge – A librarian in Ha Tinh Province has devoted herself to bringing the joy of reading to disadvantaged children in remote areas.

Linh wins Dalat Victory Challenge

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Dinh Van Linh won the Dalat Victory Challenge 2019 cycling tournament’s men’s 70km race yesterday in Lam Dong Province.

Saigon Heat win against Singapore Slingers at ASEAN Basketball League

VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat defeated Singapore Slingers 81-69 in their third meeting this season in the ASEAN Basketball League yesterday in HCM City.

Hanoi claim U19 football title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Nam Truong scored the only goal to help Hanoi beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 1-0 in the final of the National U19 Football Championship yesterday in the Central Highlands city of Pleiku.

How is the new VietNamTa social network faring?

VietNamNet Bridge - It’s still too early to tell if VietNamTa, which means ‘our Vietnam’, will be popular among Vietnamese, but it is getting more users day by day.

M&A wave set for Vietnam's banking sector in 2020

 2020 is believed to be a do-or-die year for banks since the SBV has decreed that they must all meet global capital adequacy norms, according to analysts. 

FDI inflow promises bright prospect for property sector

 The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into property in the first months of 2019 promises to bring many new opportunities for the real estate market.

Efforts to improve capacity of natural science graduates

Hanoi University of Science under Vietnam National University on March 16 held a seminar in Hanoi to connect former students and recruiters within the field.

Vietnam to lead Asia-Pacific in foreign arrivals over next five years

 Based on the average annual growth rate of foreign arrivals, Vietnam, Laos and Papua New Guinea are expected to become the leading travel destinations in the next five years, according to the latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2019 - 2023 report.

Apple Watch app could save your life by detecting irregular heartbeat, study says

 Has a new bar been set for wearable technologies? An Apple Watch may detect heart rate irregularities that subsequent medical tests confirm to be atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary findings from a new study.