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Yahoo security problems a story of too little, too late

In the summer of 2013, Yahoo Inc launched a project to better secure the passwords of its customers, abandoning the use of a discredited technology for encrypting data known as MD5.

Explore Vietnam's special ancient temple

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hon Ba Temple in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is one of the most special temples in Vietnam. It was built in 1781 to worship the Thuy Long goddess.

Asia stocks find relief as China set to return seized U.S. drone

 Asian shares steadied near four-week lows on Monday after China agreed to return the U.S. drone it had seized, easing worries for now about possible deterioration in diplomatic relations.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 19/12

 Largest ceramics producer to list on HNX, Vietsovpetro to exceed annual gas target, High-tech agricultural production is the need: experts, Quality salt production zone planned, Dong Nai: FDI disbursement meets annual target

President Ho’s call for resistance displayed

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition of Ho Chi Minh’s appeal for national resistance has opened at the preserved house used by the late President in Van Phuc Village in the capital’s Ha Dong District.

VN fertility rate down: Government

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s fertility rate has declined from 6.4 to 2.1 children per woman over the last 55 years, but the rate varies widely among provinces,

HCM City to build 28 anti-erosion embankments

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has approved construction of embankments at 28 outlying locations to prevent erosion of river and canal banks. 

Top ten campsites in Vietnam for New Year holiday makers

Son Tinh camp in Hanoi, Canh Duong Beach in Thua Thien Hue or Coco Beach in Binh Thuan to name a few, are favourite destinations for young people to go camping during the New Year 2017.

Thang looks forward to major tournaments, asks players to improve attitudes

VietNamNet Bridge – Coach Nguyen Huu Thang will continue in his position after the unexpected loss at the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup, and will focus on three major tournaments in 2017, the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) has announced. 

Social News 19/12

 300 people escape deafness, dumbness thanks to cochlear implant, Shop owners abandon identical signboards, Project supports migrant workers, Gov't approves HCM City bridges, Outdoor music show to usher in festive season in HCM City

Banks fear new law may hinder debt collection

Commercial banks said the 2015 Civil Code, to take effect on January 1, 2017, stipulates that if asset holders refuse to hand over their assets, which act as collateral for loans, banks will only have the right to sue for assets.

Toan rests ahead of V.League play with broken hand

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vo Huy Toan will be sidelined with an injury for some three months and miss the first leg of the V.League 2017.

Mau Son: A magnet for tourists

 The work on the 5.7 kilometer-long-cable car starting from Bang Khanh Commune to the Chan May area on the top of Mau Son Mountain in Lang Son province has begun.

How will the real estate market perform in 2017?

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts believe the real estate market will be active in 2017, others think the market will cool down and encounter difficulties.

Experts warn of security vulnerability in partners’ systems

VietNamNet Bridge - It is estimated that hackers cause losses of VND8 trillion to Vietnam each year.

Vietnam recycles only 10% of ash and slag

VietNamNet Bridge - In developed countries, 90 percent of ash and slag from plants is treated and recycled into materials useful for industry. In Vietnam, the figure is 10 percent.

Vietnam lacks playing field for IT programming students

VietNamNet Bridge - Due to a lack of platforms and academic orientation, IT students are weak at algorithmic skills that can be used to solve practical problems posed by enterprises.

Balloons to fly from Hoi An

 The first-ever balloon flights will take to the skies from Hoi An ancient town to the nearby My Son Sanctuary during the upcoming Tet Festival, according to the Quang Nam's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Construction industry to thrive in 2017

 Vietnam’s construction industry will grow by 6.3 per cent in real terms of 2017 and 6.1 per cent in 2018, according to Business Monitor International (BMI) Research, a Fitch Group Company.

Business-related activities in APEC 2017

 In mid-September 2017, the 24th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting was held in Ho Chi Minh City.