The head of the Vietnam Economics Institute, Tran Dinh Thien, is not optimistic about the foreign invested enterprise sector (FIEs), though it is considered the brightest spot in the economy. 

 For the time being, it is familiar for a cafe with wifi network. However, there is a small cafe in Hanoi firmly say "no" to wifi with the aim of providing a truly “friend zone”.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An agricultural waste treatment that uses bioproducts has been developed by scientists from the Centre of New Material and the Ha Noi Gardening Association. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Composer Duong Cam is also a producer with many sold-out albums and big shows in Hanoi to his credit. But he was not very popular in HCM City, the promising destination for young singers, 

 Finance-banking, real estate-construction and consumer goods are three industries that gain the highest profitability in the securities market in 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to Tuong Binh Hiep craft village in Thu Dau Mot City in the southern province of Binh Duong can see a buzz of activity as artisans produce lacquerware for Tet in mid-February.

 First wind power plant in Soc Trang launched, SeABank offers preferential loans to firms, Interest rates fall in G-bond and inter-bank markets, HCMC continues leading FDI attraction in first month of 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province of Quang Ninh needs to call on investment in developing luxury tourism and real estate products to meet the high demand of tourists, according to experts.

As CEO of the Viet Nam Basketball Association League, Tran Hoang Viet has a heavy work schedule, but he remains true to his sporting instincts, spending time training and competing in endurance sports. 

 2017 is considered a special year as Viet Nam has comprehensively accomplished the 13 socio-economic development norms and attained the 6.7% GDP growth rate, the highest level over the last ten years. 

VietNamNet Bridge - In the digital era, long-lasting brands run by big companies are being threatened by younger companies which are using technology to run their businesses.

Local authorities are trying to find advanced technologies for their waste treatment projects, but they appear to be satisfied with superficial solutions that do not treat the problem in a sustainable way. 

The Ministry of Training & Education has submitted to the government revised Education law, in which notably is the proposal to have free tuition for all public elementary and secondary schools.

Ly Nha Ky, Pham Huong, Angela Phuong Trinh, Ho Ngoc Ha, and Ngoc Trinh are outstanding beauties who attracted the most public attention on the red carpet with their beautiful evening gowns.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Van Cuong, President of the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour, speaks to Viet Nam News Agency about the need to reform the country’s salary system.

E-banking has not completely been able to replace conventional banking customs although the majority of baby boomers and generation X show insignificant interest in modern banking services.

Cabinet members have been resolute in building a facilitating government this year .

Cheap flight tickets for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday are almost sold out, especially for the HCM City to Hanoi route.

Vietnamese shares ended on a positive note on Friday as large-cap stocks remained positive and banks continued to draw investors’ attention for full-year earnings prospects.

For the first time, the entire 67-poem Lyrical Intermezzo of renowned German author Heinrich Heine's collection Book of Songs has been translated into Vietnamese by Chu Thu Phuong, a diplomat who spent years living in Germany.