BIDV, one of Vietnam’s largest banks, is issuing 603 million shares to the foreign strategic investor KEB Hana Bank from South Korea. If the deal succeeds, KEB Hana Bank would hold 17.6 percent of shares in BIDV. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – With silver and golden leaves carved on dó (poonah) paper, artist Nguyen The Hung has breathed new life into his oil on canvas paintings in the collection ‘Land of Lost Wanderers’.

VietNamNet Bridge – Born and bred in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang, Nghiem Dai Thuan – one of Vietnam’s 63 outstanding farmers this year – is familiar with coconuts.

 The Vietnamese government’s bold moves to fast-track the ­divestment of state-owned enterprises is opening more opportunities for foreign ­investors, but more needs to be done to shake up the ­languid process.

 It is not easy being a teacher, but teaching and caring for students with disabilities is even more difficult as it requires not only special classroom skills but also distinctive characteristics.

 A Vietnamese young man has left Google to instead return to Vietnam to create software aimed at preventing cheating in exams.

Vietnam’s approval of the long-awaited CPTPP will make it more convenient for businesses in Vietnam to boost exports and imports and furthering the economy’s growth. 

 Despite using traditional lacquer, celebrated Vietnamese painter Nguyen Quoc Huy chose a difficult way, in which he transformed the weakness of lacquer techniques into his strength.

Twenty tour operators and hospitality firms in the central province of Quang Binh and 60 travel firms in HCM City met at the Quang Binh Province Tourism Roadshow yesterday to explore cooperation opportunities.

Phillip Morris pays attention to Vinataba’s equitisation, Ha Noi, HCM City spend VND47 trillion for Tet goods, Viet Nam-Korea trade up but deficit grows, Thanh Hoa plans aviation complex     

Vietnam Airlines Festa to offer attractive air tickets, travel promotions, Seminar talks marine planning, coastal ecosystems in Mekong Delta, HCM City’s Power Corporation gets global gender equality certification

 VietNamNet Bridge – Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and play a key role in improving health and cutting the odds of contracting digestive diseases.

 A popular music and arts festival planned for this weekend was cancelled at the last minute.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for joining UN peace-keeping operations, said UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra. 

Joint oil exploration between China and Philippines in the East Sea can only be conducted in waters over which the two have sovereignty and sovereign rights as per international law.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2013, a project to address understaffing and overcrowding at central hospitals in Vietnam was approved, highlighting ‘telemedicine’ as a key measure to solve the problems.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi sports team lead the medal table after six days at the National Sports Games.

 High-ranking Vietnamese military delegation visits Thailand, HCM City calls for German state’s investment in training, PM calls on SMBC to expand investment in Vietnam, Front President meets constituents in Can Tho

 Like a museum of sea and islands cultural heritage, Ly Son has a long history and cultural traditions. 

 Resort tourism in Hanoi’s suburbs and neighbouring areas has seen potential for higher growth, experts said.