Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and relevant agencies to make a pre-feasibility study for a project on building a North-South express rail route.

 Asian online insurance and financial products comparison site GoBear will set up a new regional software development team in Ho Chi Minh City next month.

 Credit card holders will not be allowed to withdraw cash at card readers of domestic points of sale (POS) from March this year, said the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

 A grand ceremony was held at the Thong Nhat (Reunification) Palace, Ho Chi Minh City on January 31 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the General Tet Offensive in the spring of 1968. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a five-day ban, under 12-seater cars were allowed to go to Cat Ba Island via Got-Cai Vieng Ferry in the northern city of Hai Phong.

 The temperature has sharply fallen in Sapa District in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai bringing snow.

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese investors continue pouring money into Vietnam real estate firms despite the prediction that hot growth will slow in the time to come.

 Facebook has said it will block any advertising promoting cryptocurrency products and services.

Members of the U23 VN football team were warmly welcomed by their hometown fans who went crazy on January 30.

 A seaplane was not following an authorised route when it plunged into a river north of Sydney, killing six people, the flight operator says.

Artists are applying the finishing touches to the murals covering the walls of an alleyway in the centre of Danang City for local people celebrating the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

An ongoing art exhibition, dedicated to the most well-known Vietnamese children’s book De Men Phieu Luu Ky (Adventures of a Cricket) by late writer To Hoai, has amazed not only children but also adult visitors.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to double check goods exported to the US to ensure the credibility and reputation for Vietnamese products.

 American teacher Daniel Hauer admitted his deep repentance over a comment that referenced Vietnam’s late hero General Vo Nguyen Giap on Facebook. He wants to visit his house to burn incense.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction projects that have stopped work may be adjusted or cancelled, according to a new order released by Ha Noi People’s Committee.

The HCMC Tourism Department has reassured the 19,000 freelance tour guides that they will not have to become members of tourism associations or tour guide associations.

 The Ho Chi Minh City People's Court will open the trial of Vinasun against Grab for unfair competition on February 6.

Vietnam had 134,751 guest workers employed abroad last year, exceeding the set target by 28.3% and equivalent to 106.7% of 2016’s figure. 

Vietnam’s U23 team have received prizes worth up to VNĐ23 billion (US$1 million) from different organisations after winning a silver medal at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation.

 Forbes Vietnam magazine announced the “30 Under 30” list earlier this week, featuring some of the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers in the country.