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Thousands make pilgrimage to Yen Tu Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people are flocking to the Yen Tu Spring Festival, the largest annual festival in northern Vietnam, which began Sunday in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province.

'Mini-tumours' created to battle cancer

 Scientists have been able to predict how cancer patients will respond to therapy by growing miniature versions of their tumours in the laboratory.

Opportunities for newcomers

 The real estate market is often full of grand visions of luxurious urban areas. However, industry experts say real opportunities often lie in the affordable segment that reaches more homebuyers.

Ten divestments in spotlight for 2018

 After 2017’s significant state capital divestment deals, the Vietnamese market is expected to see some of the most anticipated sales in 2018.

Private equity investments in Vietnam take off in Year of the Dog

 Vietnam has kicked off the Year of the Dog with major investment deals in private equity, showing investors’ confidence in the fast-growing sector.

Vietnam indecisive about visa waiver extension program

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam exempts Visa’s for travelers from more than 100 countries, it will lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year. 

Documentary about renowned Buddhist monk to hit Vietnam’s screens

 The documentary film on Vietnam’s famous Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will be screened in Vietnam beginning March 1st this year.

Over five tonnes of fish released to Red River

 Thousands of people attended a releasing ceremony in Hanoi with more than five tonnes of fish set free into the Red River.

Organic rice production models to affirm Vietnam’s export status

 The Mekong Delta is one of Vietnam’s key agricultural hubs, producing masses of rice, seafood, and fruits. Currently rice production occupies 54% of the total farm land in the region.

Viettel to enter Myanmar this quarter

 The Viettel Group, the largest mobile network operator in Vietnam, said it will launch services in Myanmar next month, which will become its tenth foreign market and joining Cambodia, Laos, Mozambique, and elsewhere.

Huong Pagoda boat trip safety fears

 Boat operators have been loading as many as 40 people on small boats as visitors flocked to Huong Pagoda Festival in Hanoi during the weekend.

Vietcombank prepares to sell 10% stake to foreign investors

 Vietcombank is expected to sell more than 350 million shares, or 10 per cent of its charter capital, to foreign investors during the first half of this year after receiving the green light from the government. 

Himalayan rock salts popular in Vietnam

 The Himalayan rock salts is becoming more and more popular for its health benefits in the past recent years in Vietnam, attracting many buyers and profiting businesses.

Safeguard dogs in the Year of the Dog

 The country has welcomed the Lunar New Year, and 2018 is the Year of the Dog.

VN U19 team to compete in South Korea

 Viet Nam national U19 team have been invited to compete in the Four Nations Tournament to be held in South Korea on April 18-22.

VN central bank urges property lending caution

 State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has asked credit institutions to limit their lending to the real estate and construction sectors to better control bad debts.

Interest in VN food, beverage sector

 The food and beverage sector remains a highly attractive one for both foreign and domestic players, many of whom have announced expansion plans.

Auto imports plummet over Government’s Decree 116

 Automobile imports in Viet Nam plummeted in the first month of 2018, also the time before Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Binh Son refiner to trade on UPCoM in March

 Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company (BSR) will trade shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) with code BSR on March 1.