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Young artist presents exhibition on the impact of technology on society

 The exhibition titled “Remnant” by artist Le The Lam featuring the the remnants of war and the consequence of historical upheaval on the society will be open at Factory Contemporary Arts Center in Ho Chi Minh City on December 9.

Traffic situation still complicated at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth

Traffic situation was still complicated without improvement at Cai Lay BOT tollbooth in Tien Giang as many drivers kept paying toll in small change or high nominal value notes, lengthening parking time at the station late afternoon yesterday.

Three killed in HCM City house fire

A mother and two of her children were killed at a massive house fire in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 early morning.

HCM City to host Food Fest 2017

 The 2nd Food Fest 2017 is set to transpire on December 8-10 in Ho Chi Minh City where guests can indulge their palates with as many as 1,500 types of food and drinks prepared by leading cuisine experts.

New methods for e-commerce arise

 As the online market has grown, firms are increasingly becoming savvier about the newest trends emerging from the digital transformation.

Next-generation FDI: what’s the new strategy?

VietNamNet Bridge - The draft strategy on attracting FDI in 2018-2023 is being compiled by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) with support from the World Bank. 

Quy Nhon named among top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018

 The central coastal city of Quy Nhon has been named among the top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018, according to the UK newspaper The Guardian.

Koreans, Chinese make up half of foreign tourists to Vietnam

 China and South Korea remained the two largest source markets for Vietnam’s tourism with 348,000 and 224,000 visitors this month, taking their total to over 5.72 million in January-November, half of all international arrivals in Vietnam.

Japanese firm gets nod to build US$2.58-billion thermal power plant

 Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has gained an investment certificate to develop Van Phong 1 thermal power project worth US$2.58 billion in the central coast province of Khanh Hoa.

Seeking stronger links

 Owners of Vietnamese startups share their expectations with VET over the APEC CEO Summit 2017 further connecting them with global markets.

Common ground to be found

 Despite existing disagreements among and between members, leaders of APEC economies will try to bolster consensus on regional issues at the APEC Summit.

Hanoi pollution ’under control’ despite grim measures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Measurements of air pollution recently scared many Hanoi people. The measurements were made by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (Green ID*),

Plan for Hanoi’s first metro line test run rebuilt

 The plan for the trial run of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project, Hanoi’s first metro line, must be rebuilt as the date for the test run in October has passed, according to Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong.

Vietnam offers world's most attractive office yields

 Vietnam offers the most attractive office yield in the world, according to the latest Savills’ World Office Yield Spectrum 2H 2017 report.

Brexit impact on UK pharma industry to be investigated

 Brexit may affect the cost of medicines and hit UK pharmaceutical investment, a Commons committee head has warned.

Philippines launches probe into dengue vaccine scare

 The Philippines has launched an investigation into the immunisation of 730,000 children with a dengue vaccine that could pose health risks.

South Korea boat collision leaves 13 dead

 At least 13 people have died after a fishing boat collided with a 336-tonne tanker and capsized off South Korea's west coast.

Floating season at Thac Ba Lake

Thac Ba Lake in the northern province of Yen Bai– one of Vietnam’s largest artificial lakes is attracting a lot of visitors during the floating season.

Vietnam’s retail market: convenience stores mushroom

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing the strong expansion of small supermarket and convenience store chains applying high-tech solutions in sales, storage and customer management.

Central province to host Korean festival

VietNamNet Bridge – Quang Nam Province’s first-ever Korean Day Festival and Korean Film Week will take place from December 11 to 17 in Tam Ky City to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties