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Can Vietnam say ‘no’ to coal-fired thermal power?

VietNamNet Bridge - Though coal-fired thermopower causes pollution, it remains a solution to the rapidly rising indeed for power.

Is Vietnam’s economy too dependent on Samsung?

VietNamNet Bridge - The slowdown in demand for mobile phones may affect Samsung's operations in Vietnam, which could affect the domestic economy. 

Festival dedicated to Central Highlands brocade to take place

VietNamNet Bridge – Designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam will present a collection of ao dai with brocade patterns during a festival dedicated to brocade held in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on January 5-7.

CNN lists Vietnam’s best beaches

 From lively and popular to unspoiled and wild, there`s a beach for every type of traveler.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 18/12

Local firms prepare for CPTPP’s strict regulations, Garment-textile export turnover sees highest growth in three years, ThaiBev’s designs with Sabeco FOL, Yeah1 plans to issue shares to raise charter capital

Social News 17/12

Central city Da Nang to develop waste-to-energy project, Vinh International Airport to be expanded, Japanese-funded anti-human trafficking hotline enters second phase, Social network ethics code necessary for healthy cyberspace

HCM City eyes new museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Culture and Tourism has proposed building a new museum as part of the city’s master plan for socio-economic development.

Vietnam wants to nurture entrepreneurship among kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam wants to nurture entrepreneurship spirit among students before they even reach university age, an education official said yesterday.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai fire technical director Chung

 VietNamNet Bridge – V.League side Hoang Anh Gia Lai suddenly separated with technical director Chung Hae Seong on Friday.

Vietnamese coast guard seize frozen cattle products from Chinese vessels

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s Coast Guard Command No1 on Sunday seized nearly 500 tonnes of frozen cattle products from seven Chinese vessels operating off the coast of the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Some retail brands disappear quietly, others expand to great fanfare

VietNamNet Bridge - The competition in the Vietnamese retail market has been consistently hot over the last decade.

Vietnam among Miss Universe 2018 top 5

 VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time, Miss Vietnam H’Hen Niê made it into the top five in the Miss Universe 2018 competition this morning.

Cold front brings rainfall across country

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rain has been forecast across the country with the central region expected to take the brunt for the next two days.

Stunning flower spots in Hanoi in early days of winter

 Basked in the gentle, chilly air and pleasant sunshine, the early days of winter are arguably a good time to explore Hanoi, as its many fields and green spaces bloom with flowers.

Ninh Binh among world’s best destinations for 2019

 Away from the hustle and bustle of the traditional attractions, the Philippines, Slovakia and Vietnam are just some of the countries that have seen a rise in travel to their lesser-visited villages and cities this year.

Nearly 60 new species discovered in Vietnam in 2017

 Vietnam contributed 58 out of 157 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region in 2017, according to the New Species on the Block report announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on December 12.

HCMC to have 2,000 more convenience stores, 50 supermarkets by 2025

 HCMC has plans to develop an additional 2,000 convenience stores and nearly 50 supermarkets throughout the city by 2025, which will help control food origins more strictly and provide safe food products for consumers.

New ransomware hitting 3,900 computers in Vietnam

Vietnam’s internet security firm Bkav has released a warning over a new version of GandCrab ransomware, with an estimated 3,900 computers across the country currently infected with the blackmail malware.

Ministry tackles software copyright violations

 Enforcement efforts are underway in provinces and cities across the country following software owners’ requests to take stronger action to protect copyright and software ownership.

Expressway concessions in deadlock

 Despite recent positive signals, the road for foreign investors to acquire expressway concessions in Vietnam remains long due to the lack of legal framework, hindering interested investors.