VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 313 people were hospitalised due to incidents involving firecracker during the nine days of Tet (Lunar New Year), nearly doubling last year’s figure, 

 Maritime sector focuses on administrative reform, Vinalines Logistics’ profit growth projected at least 10 percent, Vietnam’s textile-garment industry hopes for breakthroughs in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – A celebration to mark the 230th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi–Dong Da victory against Chinese Qing invaders took place on Saturday morning, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

No epidemics broke out during the Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday from February 2-10, according to the Ministry of Health.

Islanders living in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago have been benefiting from the installation of a solar and wind energy system to replace the limited power supplied by diesel generators over past decade.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has permitted Ho Chi Minh City to amend its master plan with a view to bolstering local development.

 The number of Vietnamese guest workers abroad has been rising, hitting 142,860 in 2018, exceeding the yearly target by 30 percent.

 The Indochina Rail Tourist Service Company plans to restore the operation of steam trains travelling between the central city of Da Nang and Hue to serve tourists.

 The People’s Committee of Hanoi has set a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 7.4-7.6 percent and an export growth of 7.5-8 percent for the capital city in 2019.

 Quan Ho love duet singing has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. Bac Ninh province has made efforts to preserve the art to implement commitments to UNESCO on conservation and development of Quan Ho.

 Analysts believe banking credit growth will ease off next year, but since lending activities will mainly be focused on the economy, growth will not be affected.

 Provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta have set to develop  high-quality agriculture combined with eco-tourism, services and industry as their ambitious targets this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Son Island is probably the one place on earth where you will never find any vampires… because this is the Kingdom of Garlic!

 Experts have predicted a banner year for merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in 2019 thanks to recent positive developments.

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is working to strengthen the monitoring of origin verification for made-in-Vietnam electric bicycles.

 Stone formations with stalagmites and stalactites, underground rivers and lakes, together with delicate flora and fauna have made mammoth Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh one of the world’s most captivating destinations.

 The threat of macro-economic headwinds dragging global growth should be the impetus ASEAN needs to push its reform agenda harder in 2019, according to a report recently released by the HSBC Group.  

 Despite their physical challenges, Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have striven with outstanding efforts and gained remarkable results at regional and international arenas over the years, bringing glory to the nation.

 The benchmark VN-Index on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose by 10.54 points to reach 919.21 points in the morning of February 11, the first working day after the nine-day Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. 

 The traditional Tich dien (ploughing) festival was held in Doi Son commune of Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam, on February 11 to pray for bumper harvests and prosperity for all.