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Physical abuse, exam cheating top concerns in education sector in 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - The education sector faced controversy in 2018 after physical and sexual abuse incidents were reported. 


What are investors looking forward to in 2019?

VietNamNet Bridge - With a 10-year high growth rate of 7.02 percent in 2018 and macroeconomic stability, Vietnam is expected to continue to be an attractive stock market in 2019.


Mediterranean diet named the best for 2019

 If you're a fan of the Mediterranean diet, get ready to do a victory dance. For the first time, the Mediterranean diet has won the gold as 2019's best overall diet in rankings announced Wednesday

HCM City districts use apps for admin reform, management

 VietNamNet Bridge – District authorities in HCM City are making full use of IT applications in administrative reform and urban management, according to the city’s Department of Science and Technology.

Solid waste treatment remains questionable

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2017, up to 38,000 tonnes of municipal waste is generated a day in Vietnam and a lack of proper solutions to the waste problem is harming the urban environment.

New Year Gala “Rock Symphony” concert at Opera House

 VietNamNet Bridge – The New Year Gala Concert “Rock Symphony” will be held at 8pm on January 9 at the HCM City Opera House at 7 Lam Sơn Square in District 1.

Hue to commence evacuation of illegal residents in March

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 500 families in Hue City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will be removed from their homes and relocated to another part of the city.

Promising year for labour export

 VietNamNet Bridge – 2019 is considered a promising year for labour export with a series of potential markets with good jobs and salaries are opening door for Vietnamese workers overseas.

Foreign-invested firms top Hanoi’s salary payment

 The foreign-invested firms topped Hanoi’s salaries in 2018 with VND233 million (USD10,130) per month.

Plane crash deaths rise in 2018 but accidents are still rare

 The number of people killed in plane crashes jumped in 2018 compared with the previous year, with more than 500 deaths recorded, new figures show.

Four died after truck runs into vehicles at red light

 Four have been killed and 18 others injured when a truck ran into dozens of motorbikes waiting at a red light in the southern province of Long An on January 2.

HCMC among world's top cultural destinations for 2019

 Ho Chi Minh City has found a place on UK travel website Culture Trip’s short wish list for travelers planning their next trip in 2019.

Vietnam’s press, pay-TV revenues top US$1 billion in 2018

 Of the total, revenues of radios and televisions accounted for 69% and 31% from printed and online newspapers.

Hanoi owns largest green spaces of all Vietnamese cities

 Hanoi’s program to plant one million trees is part of its larger efforts to build the capital city to become "green - cultural - civilized - modern" city in the coming years.

VASCO to cancel many flights due to Storm No.1

 Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, plans to cancel 10 flights on routes linking HCMC and Can Tho City with Con Dao Island, due to the impacts of Storm No.1.

Vietnam’s PMI again leads ASEAN countries

 Vietnam’s manufacturing sector once again saw the strongest upturn among seven ASEAN countries in December 2018, though the growth eased from the particularly strong rate seen in the previous month.

Minister hopes for more UK support in crime prevention

 Minister of Public Security Sen.Lt.Gen To Lam has proposed the UK Government continue supporting Vietnam in enhancing capacity, information exchange and technical equipment for the fight against organised and cyber crimes. 

No rest for Vietnamese football stars

 After an incredible 2018, Vietnam’s footballers are set for another busy year with three key international tournaments.

Apple stock loses $55 billion on China slowdown

Apple has a big China problem, and it's making investors very nervous. Apple warned investors to expect lower sales from the holiday quarter due primarily to "lower than anticipated" iPhone sales in China amid an ongoing trade war

13-year-old boy listed in World Amateur Golf Ranking

 13-year-old golfer Dang Quang Anh has entered the list of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), Ha Noi Moi newspaper reported.