Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been awarded with the RIBA International Fellows 2017 at a recent ceremony in London, the UK.

 Though Vietnam possesses huge amounts of iron ore, there is a serious shortage of steel for the mechanical engineering industry and defense industry, said Truong Thanh Hoai, Director of the Heavy Industry Department.

 China's smog-hit capital Beijing plans to slash coal consumption by a further 30 percent in 2017 as part of its efforts to combat air pollution,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Reminiscing of Tet in the old days, no-one can forget the image of chickens in the Dong Ho, Kim Hoang and Hang Trong folk paintings.

Thousands of people across the nation, including professionals, have improved and are improving their English language skills via activities organised by the IZI English Community for more than five years now.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mekong Delta provinces have taken measures to counteract drought and salinisation as weather forecasts say that the region could face shortages of water due to a serious drought early in 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Xuan Vinh, the Olympic winner, must endure serious pressure when he competes at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in India.

 The government said Friday that it will strengthen punishments for people causing violence or a disturbance during a flight, following a recent in-flight incident, source from the Yonhap.

Thanks to the monetary policy maintained by the State Bank (SBV) in 2016, cash flow to the stock market was strong, which helped support the VN Index. Will the same trend occur in 2017?

The tourism sector exceeded expectations in 2016, providing a strong platform for greater development in 2017.

Finance Ministry following up on accusations by local online hotel provider Vntrip.com regarding Agoda.com's tax affairs.

 Vietnam is predicted to be ranked second fastest-growing market in the region.

 The retail giant is set to expand online sales as well as brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.

 The establishment of a department specialising in trade defense was necessary in the context of global integration, Minister of Industry and Trade says.

 With rice exports declining Vietnam is set to focus more on tourism and FDI.

 Vietnamese films failed to attract more viewers than foreign movies at local cinemas during the holiday period.

 An ao dai tunic worn with skirts is proving controversial with conservative fashion observers. Many people said this has affected the image of Vietnam’s traditional long dress.

 Vietnam will allow betting on international football and horse and greyhound racing according to a newly-issued decree by the government. 

 A road in the Thai province of Udon Thani has been named Thau Chin – the name that Viet Nam’s President Ho Chi Minh used when he lived in Thailand 89 years ago.

 Last year the VPBank-owned FE Credit-Consumer Finance Services added 2.7 million accounts to take its total number of customers to 3.3 million.