Raymond Mallon, economic advisor from the Australia-Vietnam economic reform programme, provides in-depth analysis on the CPTPP and what it means to businesses in Vietnam.

With traditional basket (coracle) boats, fishermen in Phuoc Hai town, Dat Do district in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau can catch a large number of fish after three to four hours.

 A series of international brands have been pouring more money into Vietnam’s high-potential soft drink segment, toughening up competition against fledgling domestic producers. 

South Korea is believed to be one of the most attractive markets for Vietnamese workers because pay is higher than in Malaysia, Middle Eastern countries and even Japan.

 The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province has instructed the provincial police to investigate the sale of house foundations by Alibaba Real Estate Joint-Stock Company in the province’s Long Thanh District.

 Hanoi will not charge a fee for motorbikes travelling into inner-city areas, said Vu Vqn Vien, director of the city’s Department of Transportation.

HCM City pledges support for Japan-Vietnam festival, Vietnamese, Australian parliaments urged to work to foster bilateral ties, Deputy PM bids farewell to outgoing Italian Ambassador

 The loss and degradation of wetland areas are occurring more rapidly than in any other ecosystem due to large-scale land use changes, infrastructure development, altered water flow, and the impact of climate change.

Ha Giang launches website, mobile app to promote tourism, Public's key role in policy communication, Hoàn Kiếm Lake to host British festival at weekend, More non-smoking tourist spots coming to Hà Nội

 The 12th National Assembly approved the State budget projection for 2019, with an approval rate of 86.19, during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 9. 

 The Hanoi Forum 2018 opened on November 9, drawing nearly 500 delegates, made up of former and incumbent state leaders, heads of business groups and international organisations, as well as domestic and foreign scholars and scientists.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and his Cuban counterpart Miguel Mario Diaz Canel Bermudez reached consensus on measures to improve the efficiency and sustainability of cooperation between the two countries

 The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills, including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.

 The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9.

VietNamNet Bridge - Contrary to all predictions that the motorbike market has become saturated, motorbikes sales in Vietnam continue to increase.

 Institutional reform should be the new growth engine for Vietnam’s economy, which, however, has not made any significant improvement to date.

 The Department of Culture and Sports of Danang City will organize the Arts Festival for Foreigners at Trung Vuong Theater on December 8 and 9.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 75, Maria Nguyen Thi Gai, works every day, spending the pittance she earns on charity work.

 The strong growth of the e-commerce sector has been turning Vietnam into a major magnet for investment in the capital-thirsty logistics industry. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – For almost 30 years the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation has been helping abandoned and disadvantaged youngsters across the country.