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 Party, State leader: Vietnam moves forward with firm foundations, PM discusses Bac Lieu province’s performance with local officials, PetroVietnam requested to regain growth engine role

Stress, cyberbullying of students: the dark side of the digital era

One out of every three students is a victim of cyberbullying in Vietnam, according to a study by Tran Van Cong from the University of Education, a member school of the Hanoi National University, and his co-workers.

Trump says he had 'great conversation' with Putin, calls media reports 'nonsense'

President Donald Trump blasted recent reports by The Washington Post and The New York Times that raised questions about his private meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and revealed an FBI investigation ...

Korea-Vietnam concert welcomes New Year 2019

 Well-known Vietnamese pianist Dang Thai Son will perform with the Korean Symphony Orchestra at a concert in the Hanoi Opera House on January 14’s night.

Vietnam a great place to ‘spend less, enjoy more’

 Indian magazine Bold Outline says Vietnam’s the most ideal place for adventurous travel that does not break the bank.

Vietnamese automobile sector accelerates economy in 2018

 Besides record-breaking achievements, the automobile industry was a growth highlight of Vietnam’s economy in 2018, particularly with the introduction of a made-in-Vietnam branded car.

Bird sanctuary stands out in Ca Mau

 Inside the Cultural Park of Ca Mau city lies a breath-taking bird garden, drawing thousands of visitors to the country’s southernmost province. However, increasing pollution has threatened the survival of the local environment.

The taste of home without the hard work

 VietNamNet Bridge – For times when life gets a little too much, HomeTaste is a small restaurant offering homely cooking and a chance to press the pause button with friends. 

Vietnam’s economy: qualitative changes needed

VietNamNet Bridge - For a small-scale economy, high growth rates will not be enough to create big value, according to economist Tran Dinh Thien.

Knorr targets double-digit growth in VN this year

 Unilever’s food brand Knorr said it targets double-digit growth in the Vietnamese market this year.

Alpha King’s new cultural hub opens in HCM City

 Property developer Alpha King Real Estate Development on Friday opened its sales centre and cultural hub in HCM City’s District 1.

State banks ask for Gov’t support to raise capital

 Four large State-owned banks asked the Government to allow them to either retain their profits or pay dividends in shares rather than cash until 2020 to raise capital, enabling them to meet Basel II standards as required by the central bank.

Hanoi FC to compete in Leo Pre-season Cup

 V.League 1 defending champions Hanoi FC will compete in the Thailand’s most prestigious pre-season tournament next week.

CPTPP goes live in Vietnam

 Today the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP, enters into force in Vietnam after going live on December 30, 2018 for six Pacific Basin countries.

Nam Dinh to host national wrestling event

 The northern province of Nam Dinh will host the National Wrestling Tournament on March 15.

Beer used to save patient from alcohol poisoning, doctors advise caution

 A doctor in the central province of Quang Tri has been receiving widespread praise for having used 15 cans of beer (five litres) to bringing a male patient back from the brink of alcohol poisoning.

Bamboo Airways to operate first flights from January 16

 Bamboo Airways, the fifth airline to launch in Vietnam, will start operating flights from January 16.

Cruise operators oppose sudden Cat Ba fee rises

 The authorities of Haiphong City have decided to impose a sharp increase in fees for Cat Ba Island, sparking strong protest from cruise operators.

Catfish exports to reach $2.3bn

 The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters & Producers (VASEP) are optimistic about Vietnamese catfish exports in 2019, anticipating revenues of between USD2.2bn-2.3bn.

Australia to provide AUD 10 million to support innovation

 Australia has committed to providing AUD 10 million to help Vietnam strengthen the national innovation system.