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Korean convenience store chain GS25 sets foot in Vietnam

 Korean convenience store chain GS25 plans to open its first store in HCM City this year, marking a foray in the Vietnamese retail market, where competition between convenience store chains is already fierce. 

Private airlines go bankrupt leaving big debts behind

 Indochina Airlines still owes VND30 billion (USD1.36 million) to its fuel provider after going bankrupt. Meanwhile, Air Mekong is also in debt.

Seven killed, 27 missing in flash floods in northern region

 At least seven people have been killed while 27 others remained missing as flash floods swept through several northern mountainous provinces on Thursday according to local authorities. 

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 30 kilos of heroin found stuffed in pickup truck, HCM City to fund construction of animal-waste processing facilities, Children’s rights organization unveils US$45,000 in education grants

Australian tourist has valuables returned

 An Australian tourist who lost his bag during a tour to Hoi An Town has had his valuables returned.

Weekend entertainment venues

 Those remaining undecided over where to go this weekend should consider the following sites in HCMC for entertainment, shopping and food.

Small home appliance manufacturers struggle to gain domestic market share

The Vietnamese home appliance industry is luring in numerous foreign manufacturers from Thailand and China, making it harder for domestic enterprises to gain significant market share in this field.

Hoi An’s floating lanterns in award-winning photo

A photograph taken by John S Lander depicting tourists in boats cruising amid colourful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN’s edition.cnn.com.

Photos of ASEAN people and countries exhibited

 An outdoor photo exhibition showcasing the beauty of the landscape, culture, people and exchanges among ASEAN countries will be inaugurated at Ly Thai To Statue Square on Hanoi's walking street at 4.30pm today.

ASEAN-India: New connectivity for growth of world economy

ASEAN-India Expo and Forum is the landmark inter-regional event jointly participated by high-ranking executives in government and private sectors from ASEAN nations and India.

Things to do this weekend in the coastal city of Danang

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There's always something going on in the central coastal city of Danang.

A half Vietnamese beauty wins Miss Universe Norway

Kaja Caroline Kojan, the newly crowned Miss Universe Norway, has a Norwegian mother and a Vietnamese father. The 20-year-old is preparing for the International Miss Universe.

Toyota to build $1.6 billion U.S. plant with rival Mazda: source

 Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and rival Mazda Motor Corp are expected to announce plans on Friday to build a $1.6 billion U.S assembly plant as part of a new joint venture, 

Cyber expert who stopped 'WannaCry' attack arrested in U.S. on hacking charges

 A cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to neutralize the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack earlier this year has been arrested on unrelated hacking charges, 

Transport Ministry urged to be cautious about licensing airlines

VietNamNet Bridge - The government has rejected proposals to license private air carriers, saying that investors must meet all requirements stipulated in the current laws. 

Traded hydropower firms see better results in 2017

High rainfall volume and domestic demand have raised hydropower plant earnings in the first six months of 2017 and promised to lift their performances in the remaining half, according to Viet Dragon Securities Corp.

VN banks hired more in H1

 Together with high profits of trillions dong in the first half of this year, domestic commercial banks reportedly recruited thousands of employees in the period to boost development.

Special zones should enjoy special rules: PM

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed in principle that the three special economic zones being planned by the Government to spearhead the country’s economic growth should enjoy special regulations and fewer limitations to woo investments.

Culture week kicks off in Quang Ninh

 The annual Culture and Sports Week for ethnic groups, a platform for connecting different ethnic communities in the region, kicked off on Thursday in Tien Yen District, Quang Ninh Province.

Classical music fest set for Aug. 17-18 in Hanoi

 Connection Music Festival returns this summer with free chamber performances by local and international artists at the National Academy of Music in the capital city of Hanoi on August 17-18.