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Vietnam banking assets rise by 16% in 2016

 The total assets of the Vietnamese banking industry reached VND8.5 quadrillion (USD360 billion) by the end of 2016, according to statistics provided by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Da Nang to host Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2017 in May

 The Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2017 (AGTC) will take place in the central city of Da Nang from May 7 to 13, announced the city’s Department of Tourism.

Poor men’s tea shops in Hanoi

Poor men with steaming hot cups of tea can be found just about everywhere on the streets of Hanoi.

Vietnam, Cuba boost cipher cooperation

 The Government Cipher Commission of Vietnam and the Cipher Department under Cuba’s Ministry of Home Affairs  need to bolster cooperation, especially in exchange of visits, training, and scientific research. 

A trip along Ho Chi Minh Trail

A backpacker recently realized his life-long dream of taking a trip across Vietnam. Here’s some photos he snapped along the way.

Elephant pregnancy expected to help preserve herds in Dak Lak

VietNamNet Bridge - A pregnant elephant in Dak Lak will give birth in late autumn 2017, which is expected to help develop the provinces' herd of elephants. 

Government’s new decree resumes race for casino licenses

Many investors who gave up casino development projects some years ago are considering returning as the government has turned the green light on allowing Vietnamese to go to casinos.

Old cars brought back to life

 One village in Vietnam's north specializes in repairing old cars and putting them back on the road or just selling their spare parts.

Moved by mountainous people of Vietnam

French photographer André Alessio says it is hard to make the connection between people and nature, but he has spent the better part of the past few years travelling the globe trying to do it.

HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra & Opera calls for help

The HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera recently voiced their complaints about the lack of facilities for its operations.

Vietnam's annual e-commerce growth to reach 30-50%

 The growth of e-commerce in Vietnam is expected to reach 30-50 per cent per year, Mr. Tran Trong Tuyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM).

Theatre chains battling it out over Vietnam

While foreign movie theatre chains have long ago taken the market from the hands of low-quality state-owned players, the recent closing of the bulk of Platinum movie theatres shows that the battle for customers is far from over.

HCM City and Hanoi lead e-business index

 HCM City and Ha Noi continue to lead Vietnamese localities in e-commerce, The Viet Nam E-commerce Association (Vecom) announced at the 2017 Viet Nam Online Business Forum in Ha Noi on Friday.

Vietnamese spend big on foreign high-street clothes

VietNamNet Bridge - As incomes have improved, consumers are now buying more high-street fashion products rather than Chinese or Vietnamese clothing. 

Vietnam's nine travel hotspots for 2017

Bright blue lake in Hai Phong, green tea hill in Nghe An and eco-tourism site in M’Drak are cited as attractive travel destinations for this year.

Social News 25/2

Quang Ninh: 12,000 smuggled chickens culled, Failing grade for Lang Son food, Nine legal documents issued in January, Nam Dinh work to hinder spread of A/H5N1 virus, Health Ministry works to increase use of traditional medicine

Vietnam lose in Junior Davis Cup semis

Viet Nam lost 1-2 to Singapore in the semi-finals of the 2017 Junior Davis Cup, Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Tournament yesterday, in New Delhi, India.

Banh cuon - a delight to one’s sense of smell and taste

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a history stretching back thousands of years, banh cuon (rolled cake) still proves to be a popular choice for diners in Viet Nam, and has even inspired some of the country’s renowned writers.

HCM City promotes tourism potential in India

 Vietnam’s southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City introduced its tourism potential and products to Indian visitors at workshop in New Delhi on February 24.

Out of kilter

The preference for sons over daughters may see Vietnam's gender imbalance pose huge problems for future generations.