SEARCH RESULTS

Advanced search

Mai Linh Group reveals draft merger plan

 Taxi operator Mai Linh Group has revealed a draft merger plan for its two subsidiaries, Mai Linh Central Joint Stock Company and Mai Linh Northern Joint Stock Company, in an effort to streamline its cumbersome operation.

Online Friday 2017 expects $220 million turnover

 Online Friday 2017, which is this Friday, is expected to achieve sales of VND1.5 trillion (US$220 million), event organiser Viet Nam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (Vecita) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Vinaconex share price set at $1.12

 The State Capital Investment Corporation has set the minimum bidding price for the competitive share offering of Viet Nam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex) at US$1.12 per share.

Bowling Tournament to be held in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Hero World Open Bowling Tournament, the largest version over the past years, will be organised on December 1 and 2.

Foreign firms dominate VN electronics

 Although Viet Nam is the world’s 12th-largest exporter of electronics and the third-largest in ASEAN since 2015, up to 95 per cent of the country’s electronics output comes from foreign-owned enterprises instead of domestic ones.

Non-profit groups call for clearer tax guidance

The VN Union of Science and Technology Association has called for clearer tax guidance and policies for non-State science and technology organisations.

VN Index struggles to extend growth

 Shares closed November 28 on a positive note on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, however, market trading condition was poor on increased investors’ profit-taking.

Timber exports to hit $8 billion

 The export turnover of Vietnamese timber and timber products is estimated to hit 8 billion USD this year, 10 percent higher than the target, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reported.

Minister of Public Security visits Cuba

 Vietnam always respectfully and sincerely thanks the Communist Party, State and people of Cuba for their solidarity and support for Vietnam’s struggle for liberation, national unity and reunification, as well as current construction and defence.

Work still to be done on EU trade deal: experts

 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), set to be signed next year, will benefit both sides, a workshop heard in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

Int’l law essential to peace, stability in East Sea: conference

 International law holds an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, heard the ninth East Sea International Conference which ended in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

Apple rushes to fix major password bug

 Apple has said it is working to fix a serious bug within its Mac operating system.

Vietnam, Algeria tighten bilateral relations

 Algerian Prime Minister Admed Ouyahia on November 28 met with Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha who is leading a delegation to Algeria for the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee from November 27-29.

Australian state legalises assisted dying in national first

 The Australian state of Victoria has become the nation's first to legalise assisted dying.

Seasonal diseases pick up with winter: doctors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first cold spell of winter in the northern region has brought with it an increase in sicknesses like measles, mumps, flu and chicken pox, 

Grammys 2018: Six stories from the nominations

 Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar are the main contenders for the 60th annual Grammy Awards, leading a crop of nominations that is heavy on hip-hop and R&B but has left mainstream pop stars like Ed Sheeran ...

Australia same-sex marriage bill passes Senate hurdle

 Australia is a step closer to legalising same-sex marriage after lawmakers passed a bill in the Senate.

President urges action on child care

President Tran Dai Quang has requested an extensive examination and inspection of the observance of law provisions at preschools, kindergartens and children’s groups throughout the country so as to prevent ...

Two dead, four missing as squid-catching ship sinks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two crew members died and four others are still missing after a Binh Dinh-based squid-catching ship sank in Vung Tau sea on Monday night.

Jailbait wins Vietnamese film festival, A Yellow Bird takes ASEAN prize

 VietNamNet Bridge – The film Em Chua 18 (Jailbait), directed by Le Thanh Son, won the Golden Lotus prize for best feature film at the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival yesterday in Da Nang.