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Prime Minister gives warning to Da Nang chairman on violations

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has given a warning to Chairman of the Da Nang municipal People’s Committee Huynh Duc Tho as he was recently found to have committed violations and shortcomings.

Fine arts festival highlights young talents

The fourth Young Fine Arts Festival, which opened yesterday in Hanoi, features works by young artists using a wide range of media to express their observations and concerns about life.

National Assembly passes two laws, one resolution

 Deputies cast their votes to adopt two laws and one resolution at the ongoing fourth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 21.

VN-Index remains steady on uptrend

 Shares shook sharply on November 21’s afternoon trade under increased profit-taking activity but still closed higher thanks to solid investor confidence in the market outlook.

Large banks move to change deposit interest rates

In contrast to Vietcombank’s move to cut deposit interest rate a week ago, two other large State-owned commercial banks - Vietinbank and BIDV - this week announced they were raising the rate.

Tuan believes VN can compete in World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy chairman of the Viet Nam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, said that Viet Nam has a shot at competing in the World Cup 2030.

University students invent wheelchair operated by head movements

Understanding the difficulties of people with disabilities, a group of electrical and electronic engineering students at Transport University decided to design a wheelchair that would help them move easily. 

Vietnam has great potential to develop geothermal energy

VietNamNet Bridge - Geothermal energy can be economically efficient and environmentally friendly, scientists say.

National Assembly to vote on high-speed train in 2019

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly (NA) will decide the fate of a future high-speed railway in Viet Nam in 2019 after the transport ministry completes a project report, 

Gender inequality in ethnic minority groups: survey

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gender inequality in ethnic minorities is seen in different fields, including economy, labour, education, training and healthcare.

Wealthy Asian investors hunt for Vietnamese stocks

VietNamNet Bridge - Wealthy Asian investors have been bringing billions of dollars to Vietnam and hunting for big investment opportunities. 

PhD training: low training costs cannot bring high quality

VietNamNet Bridge - Low budgets have contributed to the failure of the program that targets 23,000 PhDs by 2020 (Project 911). 

Vietnamese beauties in Miss Universe through the years

Vo Hoang Yen, Pham Huong and Thuy Lam are outstanding beauties representing Vietnam in Miss Universe pageants.

Orphans to gain new care options

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of children living in Government-run institutions will be placed in family homes under a new project launched yesterday in Ha Noi.

For the well-being of all

Warrick Cleine, Chairman & CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, touched on specific issues for internal APEC trade and what lies ahead for both the bloc and Vietnam.

Loan reveals evening gowns for Miss Universe 2017

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan has unveiled the evening gowns she will wear in the ongoing Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, USA.

Sabeco holds roadshows in Singapore and UK

 In order to draw more attention from foreign investors, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange will organise roadshows in Singapore and the UK to introduce investment opportunities in Sabeco.

Investment-paradise Vietnam catches eye of Silicon Valley venture capital firm

Silicon Valley-based Fenox Venture Capital announced intentions to pour capital into Vietnam after immense investments in Indonesia in the last several years.

Solar power set for bus commuters and tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Da Nang will install a solar power system to provide free charging for mobile phones, wifi and advertising at public bus stops in a pilot project next month.

Wall tiles fall at Bac Giang office buildings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Stone tiles used to pave walls of two office buildings for State agencies in Bac Giang Province are reportedly falling, threatening the safety of visitors and those working in the buildings.