Despite the convergence of many opportunities, the Central Highlands region is still facing plenty of challenges as it aims to become one of seven key tourist areas of Vietnam by 2020.

 With high profitability and a strong rebound, local banks are becoming tempting targets for foreign investors mulling over stake purchase deals.

 Vuong Quang Long, the founder and CEO of Tomochain- a blockchain technology platform firm, is well-known in the Vietnamese startup circle as a pioneer in the application of blockchain disruptive technology in Vietnam. 

 Their long-experience in retail chain operation is the main reason behind many electronics retailers like FPT and Mobile World’s efforts to enter the fragmented pharmaceutical distribution scene.

 Mergers and ­acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector continued to be robust last year, as both local and ­international partners saw the mutual benefits of teaming up.

Vietnam is in the process of selecting 28 talented Vietnamese youth to join the 46th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme 2019.

 Well-known K-pop band Super Junior and singer Chungha will amaze audience in Ho Chi Minh City with their wonderful performances at V-Heartbeat concert, set to take place at Hoa Binh Theater on March 29.

 The Ministry of Education and Training will adjust English teaching following the failure of the 2008-2020 national Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the National Education System Project.

 Vietnamese automobile producers are speeding up localisation in a bid to offer cheaper cars.

“I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”.

VietNamNet Bridge - The shortage of qualified pilots is getting more serious in Vietnam as more air carriers receive licenses to operate in the country. 

 Global giants are keen on supplying liquefied natural gas for Vietnam's power generation as energy shortages prevail.

 Over the past few years, the Vietnamese agricultural sector has gradually climbed global value chains via improvements in product quality based on modern technology. However, much remains to be done for the sector to reduce its raw material exports. 

VietNamNet Bridge - A National Assembly resolution stipulates that the overall goals of Vietnam’s economy in 2019 are stabilizing the macro-economy and controlling inflation.

 Thanh Hoa City People's Committee held a ceremony on March 2 to launch a tour to one of ten of Vietnam’s most beautiful ancient villages – Dong Son ancient village, at Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa city.

 More people are looking into plastic surgery to tweak their appearance or boost their self-esteem but for others it is a vital operation to improve their lives. 

 US President Donald Trump has exclaimed that Vietnam is “an amazing place” when he was back from Hanoi – the place that hosted the recently concluded between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. 

 FLC Group, the investor in newly-operated Bamboo Airways, has proposed investing in Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

 Coal-fired power generation is expected to increase rapidly in Vietnam over the next decade while hydropower and natural gas growth would slow down, according to a global research firm.

 A Ministry of Transport survey claims that more than 60% of residents in HCM City support the plan to restrict cars and motorbikes in the city centre.