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 Two more clinics face revocation of license because of law violations, Fifteen percent of students in HCMC to use bus in 2020, Traffic obstruction at BOT tollgates faces sanctions, 4,800 free bus tickets for Tet handed over to workers

Sa Dec flower village drawing crowds as Tet nears

A wide variety of colourful flowers blooming brightly in Sa Dec flower village in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have been attracting a crowds of visitors as the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) draws near.

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 Electronic firms asked to ensure sustainable employment, European food, beverage firms eye Vietnam, Retail sales up 9.5 percent in January, Techcombank posted US$352 million pre-tax profit

E-commerce market had eventful year with B2C turnover of $6 billion

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign e-commerce retailers are dominating Vietnamese firms through ad campaigns, delivery services and money collection services.

Vietnam’s IC industry: the “lonely stars”

Two years ago, news about the achievements in the IC (integrated circuit) industry often appeared in local newspapers. But since the beginning of 2017, there have been just sporadic pieces of news. 

Ministries to develop medicinal herb genetic sources

The ministries will compile a law on genetic source conservation which covers issues related to the development of genetic sources, knowledge about medicinal herbs and intellectual protection for remedies using traditional medicinal herbs.

The ‘teachers’ valley’ in Khanh Hoa province

VietNamNet Bridge - Quang Duc hamlet in Cam Lam district in Khanh Hoa province is called the ‘teachers’ valley’ as it has 470 households and more than 200 teachers.

Growers sleepless tending peach and kumquat trees in cold weather

Many households who earn a living from peach and kumquat trees are losing sleep as they stay up all night tending to their ornamental trees in preparation for the traditional Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Local e-commerce market now a playing field for Chinese businesses

VietNamNet Bridge - The Chinese JD Group has announced a plan to pour money into Tiki, a Vietnamese e-commerce website.

Central business district in HCMC full of convenience stores

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 10 convenience store brands in the central business district in HCMC are in a competition to secure retail premises in advantageous positions.

Vietnam extradites wanted suspect to Bulgaria

 Vietnamese authorities have handed over a suspected drug trafficker to Bulgaria at the extradition request of the European nation.

Nominations open for Sao Khue Awards 2018

The Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) on Wednesday officially launched the Sao Khue Awards 2018.

Vietnam PMI hits 9-month record high in January

 The Nikkei Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the first month of this year rose to the highest level since April 2017, indicating solid conditions in the manufacturing sector.

Starbucks to open in Da Nang this month

Starbucks will open its first café in Da Nang City on February 3 to celebrate five years of its presence in Viet Nam.

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Youths and start-up founders honoured in Hanoi, Residents worry about water pollution from woodchip plant, Tay Ninh: 691 prisoners have terms reduced on Tet occasion, Vietnam launches Scaling Up Nutrition Movement


Hanoians wrap up to ward off the cold

Locals in Hanoi are under the grip of a particularly cold spell, upsetting their daily habits, as primary students are allowed to stay home, and many workers must seek ways to stay warm.

Vietnam records no new bird flu virus strains

Vietnam has to date detected no new avian flu virus strains despite its location in the Southeast Asian region’s hotspot of the diseases.

2018 spring calligraphy festival set for Feb. 9

The 2018 spring calligraphy festival will be held at Ho Van in Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) from February 9-25.

Hanoians rush to buy up peach branches on 15th day of lunar month

Many Hanoians are scurrying about as they buy up pink blossomed peach branches to decorate their houses in preparation for the fifteenth day of the lunar month ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Nam Du - A vibrant port of call in Mekong Delta region

Nam Du fishing port in An Son island commune, Kien Giang, is both a busy trading place and an attractive destination for tourists in the Mekong Delta province.