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20 foreign giants eye stake in Vietnam’s PV Oil

Nineteen companies have registered to buy a stake in PV Oil to become strategic shareholders when PV Oil launches its IPO, slated for early next year, according to a representative from PV Oil. 

115 species found in Indo-China: WWF

A beautifully coloured frog found in the limestone mountains of Vietnam, two mole species found by a team of Vietnamese and Russian scientists are among 115 new species discovered by scientists in the Greater Mekong region in 2016

Facebook ditches fake news warning flag

 Facebook no longer displays red warning icons next to fake news stories shared on the platform, as it says the approach has not worked as hoped.

Vietnam listed among best destinations for winter trips

 The US National Geographic Traveller magazine has revealed the list of the best destinations for winter trips, including Vietnam.

Police complete probe of former PVN leaders

Police have completed their investigation of fallen political figure, Dinh La Thang, recommending that he be prosecuted for alleged breaches under his leadership at the PetroVietnam, which led to US$35.5 million in losses to the State.

HBSO’s final performance of 2017

 The classical opera , “Die Fledermaus” (The Bat, or Revenge of the Bat) which was composed by Johann Strauss II, will be performed at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on December 29.

Free screenings of award-winning films in Hanoi

 Free screenings of award-winning films of the 20th Vietnam Film Festival will be organized at National Cinema Center in Hanoi from December 25-29.

Nearly $4.5 billion to be spent on flood prevention works in HCMC

 Ho Chi Minh City needs VND100,000 billion ( nearly $4.5 billion) for flood prevention works to 2020, reported Mr. Do Tan Long, head of the Steering Center of Urban Flood Control Program in the city.

FIFA lecturers help to improve profession for Vietnamese referees

Two FIFA lecturers will directly guide the improvement of the professional skills for leading Vietnamese referees and assistant referees during a referencing course in Hanoi from December 20 to 25.

Vietnam takes actions to realise ASEAN common tourist visa

 A range of activities have been carried out by Vietnam tourism sector and other related authorities to realise the single ASEAN visa policy.

BSR to sell 242mn shares at IPO

 The Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company (BSR) will hold an initial public offering of 7.79 per cent of its charter capital, or 242 million shares, on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange on January 17.

Shinhan Bank takes over ANZ's retail banking

 Shinhan Bank Vietnam has announced the completion of its acquisition of the retail banking services of ANZ Vietnam, wrapping up the process over the weekend of December 16 and 17.

ODA transport projects show bad records

 Inadequate funding is hindering disbursement and implementation at many official development assistance (ODA) transport infrastructure projects.

Bitcoin users face prison time

 People who pay or accept Bitcoin or other virtual currencies will be fined and face up to three years of imprisonment from January.

Nghi Son island commune at the sunset

Nghi Son - an island commune on Bien Son Island in Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa province. Apart from potential for sea-based economic development, it also boasts strengths for tourism development.

Will Vietnam’s brewery industry be swallowed by foreign firms?

VietNamNet Bridge - A lucrative beer market with expected high growth rates is the driving force for foreign investors to acquire a stake in Sabeco, the largest Vietnamese brewer.

Are airline security solutions reliable?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced its findings about inspections of airlines’ compliance with laws on securing customer privacy. 

HCMC offers great investment opportunities in sensor market

HCMC authorities have called on enterprises to invest in projects to develop microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and sensors, and have committed to create the most favorable conditions and incentives for investors.

Rare doucs in Son Tra need preserving

Scientists have called on re-programming the development of the Son Tra peninsula to protect doucs, a rare primate.

University student creates green electricity-powered bicycle

VietNamNet Bridge - A bicycle created by a university student uses two kinds of clean energy, the first of its kind in Vietnam.