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Forex reserves soar to all time high of $57 billion

Vietnam’s FX reserves have bolstered up to a massive $57 billion, and given the upcoming divestment of state-owned enterprises, the Year of the Dog promises to bring the nation even more foreign currency notes in the months to come.

Food may influence cancer spread

 There is mounting evidence the food on your plate can alter cancer's growth and spread, say Cambridge scientists.

Four unmissable Tet markets around Hanoi

Visitors arriving in Hanoi around the time of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) should not miss four of the city’s famous markets – Hang Luoc and Quang Ba flower markets, Hang Ma antique market, and Buoi market.

FIFA president pledges to support growth of football in Vietnam

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pledged to support Vietnam Football Federation’s (VFF) efforts to develop football during his visit to Vietnam on February 8.

Famous artists’ work on display for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two paintings and two stone sculptures by artists Bui Xuan Phai and Le Cong Thanh are on display in an exhibition at Da Nang’s Fine Arts Museum during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Can Tho’s English teaching troubles

Teaching English in primary and secondary schools in Can Tho under a Government project called Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages in the National Education System between 2008 and 2020 still faces hurdles,

New film celebrates 100 years of cai luong

Galaxy Thien Ngan Studio of HCM City, in co-operation with its partner Ocean Company, has launched a new film project on cai luong (reformed opera) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the art form’s first play.

Juventus to launch football academy in Vietnam

 Renowned Italian football club Juventus are to establish a football academy in Ho Chi Minh City.

FDI enterprises pay lowest taxes despite high profits

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, which have enjoyed multiple tax incentives, pay the lowest State taxes despite reporting high profits, statistics show.

Vietnamobile allows customers to choose their own numbers

 Vietnamobile Telecommunications Joint Stock Company is offering customers more freedom in choosing their mobile numbers after the successful launch of its unlimited data SIM cards, “Thanh SIM”.

Information ministry strengthens management on pre-paid SIM cards

 The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) asked relevant departments and agencies to strictly handle violations related to the management of pre-activated SIM cards.

Real estate firms urged to list

 The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) has recommended real estate companies transform themselves into publicly listed joint-stock businesses so they are able to seek greater funding to improve business performances in 2018.

Banks recruited thousands of employees in 2017

 Together with high profits of a trillion dong at the end of 2017, domestic commercial banks reportedly hired thousands of employees to boost their performances and seize new opportunities.

Nearly a tonne of ivory seized at Hanoi house

 The Ministry of Public Security has just confiscated a large amount of ivory at a house in Hanoi's Thuong Tin District.

Vietnam circus festival 2018 to tour central provinces

 The Vietnam circus festival 2018 will entertain audiences in Hanoi and the three central provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang Binh and Nghe An from March 3 to April 16, in order to welcome the Lunar New Year festival.

Blood shortage eased for Tet Holiday

 Concerns over blood shortages have been eased thanks to blood donation programmes held throughout the country for the Tet Holiday.

Bui Vien pedestrian hours to be lengthened

 Authorities in District 1 in HCM City have proposed to expand and lengthen the opening time of the Bui Vien Pedestrian Street.

PM promises optimal conditions for Korean investors

 The Government of Vietnam always creates favourable conditions for Korean firms, including the Hyosung Group, to invest in the country, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Prime Minister welcomes FIFA President

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that the Vietnamese Government always creates favourable conditions for football to develop healthily and sustainably in the country while welcoming Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA on February 8.

Noi Bai airport increases services during Tet holidays

 The Noi Bai International Airport will maintain from 50-54 check-in counters and instruct passengers to carry out web check-in, mobile check-in and self check-in at kiosks to serve high demand during Tet.