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Danang Airport to run new terminal next year

 A new international terminal will be put into use at Danang International Airport on April 30, 2017 to serve the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to be held later that year.

Vietnam to spend $1 billion on imported fruits and vegetables

 It is estimated that USD1bn will be spent to import fruits and vegetables from Thailand and China this year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Six pop icons to stage concert in HCM City next month

 VietNamNet Bridge – Six famous singers from three generations will stage “The Master of Symphony 2016” concert from November 17-20 at Hoa Binh Theatre in HCM City’s District 10.

Hanoi to install 20 new air-monitoring stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city is preparing to install an additional 20 air-monitoring stations, municipal officials say.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/10

 Annual Tra fish exports expected to increase 5 percent, Hanoi sees Q3 surge in mid-end apartment sales, Vietnamese fruit exporters look for State support, Foreign fashion brands outdo local apparel in Vietnam market

Social News 17/10

Hanoi youth shake it on the streets for love, Stone quarry collapse kills three in Nghe An, HCM City: Developers look to youths, Deputy PM asks for proactive response to typhoon Sarika, Murder suspect arrested

Foreign investors massively divest from big Vietnamese firms

 VietNamNet Bridge - Investment funds divesting part or entire capital from large companies in Vietnam are doing so to realize profit from their investments.

More students turn their back on universities

VietNamNet Bridge - Many students have decided not to follow university education even after passing entrance exams, while many master’s degree graduates have enrolled in vocational schools.

China’s tripod art of war

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two months before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) made its statement on the case between the Philippines and China, China launched a global media campaign.

Vietnam’s retail lures foreign capital because of urban population growth

 VietNamNet Bridge - Retail giants from Japan, Thailand, Korea and France have come to Vietnam lured by the growth of the urban population, according to Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Vietnam.

Will Vietnam get a piece of Apple?

If Apple’s R&D (research & development) project is implemented in Vietnam, this will give a push to Vietnam’s technology and have considerable impact on the country’s human resource development policies.

Government urged to work with Cambodia on solutions to water resources

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists have urged the Vietnamese government to cooperate with Cambodia and draw up a plan to take full advantage of water resources.

Vietnam works with Russia to realize ‘low-cost’ car dream

VietNamNet Bridge - Automobile joint ventures between Russia, Belarus and Vietnam are expected to be set up soon.

Lucky woman in Tra Vinh wins US$4 million jackpot

Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott) on October 16 announced a lucky person in Vietnam had become the first jackpot winner of American-style lottery game Mega 6/45, walking away with VND92.03 billion (over US$4 million).

Royal garden – a masterpiece at Hue Citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge - Under the Nguyen kings, beautiful royal gardens were built inside the Hue Citadel. Today, some of them are still well preserved.

HCMC starts building smart city to create conveniences for citizens

HCM City will apply science and technology in any possible field to bring conveniences for the daily life of citizens instead of waiting until 2020 or 2025 when the smart city project has been completed.

Top tourist sites in Son La

You are seeking a destination where you can enjoy a vast green plateau, touch clouds on grandiose mountains but you also want to explore the most exciting part of Vietnamese culture reflected by ethnic minorities? It's Son La.

Belated floods disappoint Mekong Delta farmers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every year, the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta awaits its “flooding season” with bated breath.

Da Nang recognised as Asia’s Leading Festival and Event

VietNamNet Bridge – The central city received an award for Asia’s Leading Festival and Event at the World Travel Awards ceremony for tourism at the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort on Saturday.

The rice harvest season at Ban Gioc Waterfall

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists can see the rushing water flowing besides golden rice fields if they visit Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province now.