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Foreign investors see more chance to step in Vietnam’s oil refinery

 The recent withdrawal of Vietnamese groups from billion-dollar oil refinery projects is paving the way for potential foreign investors, especially those from Thailand and China, to jump in the industry.

Retailers shift towards own brands

 Home brands are increasingly finding favor and will play a critical role in the success or otherwise of all retailers in Vietnam.

Colorful costumes of ethnic women in Son La

 Son La province has 18 ethnic groups living together despite their different customs and lifestyles. Traditional clothes are an important component of a culture, which identify ethnic groups and reflect their society, production, and history.

Stunning beauty at the peak of Fansipan in the autumn

Fansipan’s peak is one of the best spots in Lao Cai province for photographers to take beautiful pictures, with visitors losing themselves in the scenic views whilst visiting Sapa in autumn.

Focus on quality FDI

 A new approach is needed among local authorities to draw high-quality foreign investment.

Developing new value for 30 years

 Leaders from Vietnam-based foreign corporations reminisce about their companies’ rise to eminence in the country, walking hand-in-hand with Vietnam on its journey of 30 years of foreign investment.

Egg coffee shines in Outlook India’s must-try coffee around the world

 There are thousands and thousands of delicious coffee all around the world, and Vietnam`s egg coffee stands out as a specialty.

New foreign investment wave forecast to flow into Vietnam

 Vietnam is shining bright on foreign funds` radar.

Free vineyard tours in Tay Ninh

The vineyard laden with fruit of Mr Nguyen Van Thong in Duong Minh Chau district, Tay Ninh province has attracted a large number of tourists.

Handicapped children lack access to education

 VietNamNet Bridge – Handicapped Vietnamese people face obstacles to access education, leaving the majority of them with a low level of education and few job opportunities, 

HCM City’s new programme to reduce traffic congestion, accidents by 2020

 VietNamNet Bridge – A decision to implement a programme to reduce traffic congestion and accidents by 2020 was signed by Tran Vinh Tuyen, deputy chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, last Friday.

Vietnam government to remove foreign ownership cap for public companies

 Vietnam seeks to ease foreign investors in pouring into its public companies, considering lifting the foreign stake holding limit at the companies from the current 49 percent to 100 percent.

Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol to resume operations in mid-October

 Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol Fuel factory invested by PetroVietnam Central Biofuels JSC (BSR-BF) will resume operations in mid-October, contributing to increasing E5 fuel supply and decreasing retail prices.

National Assembly likely to approve CPTPP

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Vietnam would likely approve the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) at the National Assembly meeting this month.

Viettel’s phone number switch completed

 Nearly 52 million subscribers of military-run telecommunications firm Viettel had their phone numbers switched from 11 digits to 10 digits, Viettel announced on Sunday.

US pork seeks way to get on Vietnamese’s plate

 A delegation of the US National Pork Board (NPB) has visited Vietnam recently to seek ways to increase pork export to Vietnam, a large market which consumed around 1.8 million tonnes of pork in 2017, or 57 percent of the total meat market.

Designer Phuong My’s collection wins praise at Vancouver Fashion Week

Vogue fashion magazine has recently released an article praising the "Sonorous" collection by designer Phuong My at Vancouver Fashion Week in Canada.

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs hold talks in Tokyo

 Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe had talks in Tokyo on October 8, reaching consensus on various measures.

Motorbikes dominate Vietnamese travel

 A newly-released report by Vietnamese-German University shows that motorbike would continue to be the main means of transport despite Hanoi authorities’ proposal for a controversial motorbike ban in the city centre.

FDI into real estate through the roof in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City stays in the lead in FDI attraction into real estate with the total of $5.7 billion in the first nine months of the year for newly registered and expanded projects, an increase of 50 per cent compared to the same period last year.