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Quang Ninh struggles to protect aquatic resources

Quang Ninh provincial authorities are prohibiting fishery in the core area of Ha Long Bay and regenerating marine ecosystems in an effort to protect aquatic resources.

Banks’ profitability doubles compared to 2011: experts

Most banks have reported huge profits for 2018. VIB Bank led banks with the highest growth rate of 95 percent, while Vietcombank had the highest profit of VND18.356 trillion in 2018.

Will more FDI create another real estate bubble?

VietNamNet Bridge - The strong inflow of FDI into the real estate sector could be a problem rather than good news, analysts say.

Hanoi is well positioned to become a smart city: Ericsson exec.

 Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, talks to Hanoitimes on Hanoi’s readiness to turn itself into a smart city and the role of ICT in this process.

Stepping forward with high-tech

Leading Vietnamese enterprises have been sinking major investment into digital transformation given the low level of high-tech agriculture in the country.

"Banh Chung" - The soul of Vietnamese New Year

"Banh Chung" (square glutinous rice cake) is a traditional cake of Vietnamese people during Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays. For the Vietnamese, making Banh Chung is an ideal way to express gratitude to their ancestors and homeland.

 

Ha Tinh man trampled to death by elephants

 A man in the central province of Ha Tinh has been killed by an elephant at a local forest.

Hanoi celebrates 230th anniversary of victory against Chinese Qing invaders

The victory has gone down in Vietnamese history as an immortal and epic struggle for national autonomy, construction and defense.

Continued reform to upgrade education

Despite numerous achievements posted in 2018, much remains to be done for the Vietnamese education and training sector.

Hoa Ban Festival 2019 to be held in Dien Bien

Hoa Ban Festival 2019 – the popular spring flower festival of the north and northwestern region, will take place from March 6-18 in Dien Bien Province.

Hoi An city named top family destination

The central city of Hoi An has been ranked fifth among the top 10 family destinations by the international magazine Better Homes and Gardens.

Vietnam-made seasonal influenza vaccines available on market

The IVACFLU-S vaccines, which have been produced in Vietnam to protect against seasonal flu such as A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B, are now available on the market, according to the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals.

HCM City among world's top cultural destinations for 2019

Vietnam’s southern city Ho Chi Minh City has claimed a place on UK travel website Culture Trip’s list of the 12 best cities for culture in the world in 2019.

CPTPP to cause dramatic changes in domestic market in 2019

The domestic market is expected to see considerable changes in 2019 as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) became effective as from January 14, according to market watchers.

Bright prospects for Vietnamese sports in 2019

After a successful 2018, managers and fans are brimming with hope that Vietnam’s sportsmen and women will obtain more international successes this year. 

Standards needed for smart homes

‘Smart homes’ are becoming a new trend in Vietnam’s housing market, however experts say that standards for ‘smart’ projects are needed.

President Trump says US-DPRK summit to take place in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump has announced that his upcoming meeting with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un slated for late February will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

Vietnamese students abroad feel pressure because of cultural differences

A hot topic in recent days among students and parents concerns the case of a  Vietnamese female student in the US who suffered from depression and was expelled from the school. 

Hold-ups in green energy investment

 The growing demand for electricity and investment in Vietnam is catching the attention of renewable energy investors. However, existing procedures to resolve disputes seem to be giving investors trouble. 

Sailing Ba Be Lake on a winter day

 When the boat sails to Ba Goc Island, you will encounter Tay ethnic minority girls in the traditional costumes rowing the idyllic boat that has long been a symbol of tourism in Bac Kan province.