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Huge black hole blasts out 'double burp'

 Astronomers have caught a massive black hole letting out a "double burp" after binging on hot gas.

Indian star Arti Singh arrives in Vietnam

Indian actress Arti Singh arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on January 9 to attend the 2017 “Blue Star” Awards. 

Firework shows to light up Hanoi skies during Tet

 Hanoi plans to hold spectacular firework displays and diverse cultural, art and sports activities to welcome the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

What's the kindest way to kill a lobster?

 "Lobster is one of those rare foods that you cook from a live state," the recipe says. "Quickly plunge lobsters head-first into the boiling water... Boil for 15 minutes," the recipe then instructs.

Laos: Scaffold collapse kills two Vietnamese workers

 Two Vietnamese workers were killed after a scaffolding structure at a hydroelectric power plant in Laos collapsed, said local authorities.

Bad debt ratio at 2.3% by end 2017

 Non-performing loans (NPLs) of credit institutions were controlled effectively in 2017, helping the NPL ratio of the entire banking system reduce to 2.3 per cent from 2.46 per cent in late 2016.

Vietnam develops air routes to key markets

 The Prime Minister has approved a plan for the development of direct air routes between Vietnam and key markets to boost Vietnam’s global integration. 

Customers fork out for pricey Nhat Tan peach blossoms

In recent days at Nhat Tan village, Hanoi expensive peach blossoms have been selling quickly despite their high prices.

MWG and TAG opened doors for further M&A

Acquiring Tran Anh is expected create additional diversity in the operations of Mobile World Group, while the M&A deal between the two largest local electronic retailers also opens expectations for further M&A deals among competitors in the sector.

Mobile pay: the great potential, and pitfalls

 Mobile payments – and QR code payments in particular – are beginning to take hold in Vietnam, but a lack of common payment standards poses many challenges for mobile payment providers.

FDI in 2017: Japan exceeds South Korea, China emerges

VietNamNet Bridge - Investments from Japan, South Korea and China were the most significant players in FDI (foreign direct investment) in 2017.

New emission standard fuels rough changeover

As the country shifts to a Euro 4 emission standard for diesel-fuelled vehicles, industry observers warn that the three fuel types on offer could spell problems for these more advanced engines, and opportunities for tricksters. 

Domestic lenders reclaim financial trust

 Vietnam’s bank stocks are making their way back onto investors’ radar, as the sector recovers from lingering bad debt issues and strives towards Basel II standards.

Lack of care leads to elephant rampages

For centuries, residents in Phuc Son Commune, central province of Nghe An have lived comfortably with wild elephants, but as bamboo forests - the main diet of many elephants - are replaced with industrial trees, 

Man attempts to kill children with pesticide

 A man in the southern province of Hau Giang has attempted to kill his three children and then committed suicide using pesticide after arguments with his wife.

Ba Na Hills - "city in clouds"

The toruism site with the romantic beauty of an ancient European architectural style at the top of Ba Na hill has become a destination of choice for visitors going to the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam business eyes the world

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said that international economic integration would be the focus of economic restructuring in 2018, requiring breakthroughs in negotiation, signing of free trade deals and improving the legal framework.

Vietnamese tennis players shine at Asian U14 tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vo Quoc Uy of Vietnam had an easy win at the International Tennis Federation Asia U14 and U Development Championships, Division 2, in HCM City yesterday.

Vietnam’s diplomacy continues focusing on peace, stability, cooperation

 The mission of Vietnamese diplomacy in 2018 is to continue maintaining an environment of peace, stability and cooperation to ensure Vietnam’s security and development goals.

Police uncover bullet warheads in Hung Yen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local police on Tuesday found a large amount of bullet warheads stored in a household garden in Dan Tien Commune in the northern province of Hung Yen’s Khoai Chau District.