The posts of chair or general director of large state-owned conglomerates such as oil and gas, electricity, mining, shipbuilding and shipping are very powerful. However, the positions have led many businessmen to prison.

Nguyen Quoc Hiep, Chairman of the Viet Nam Construction Tenders speaks to the Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam newspaper on challenges facing construction enterprises.

Stephane Gauger characterises himself as a Vietnamese-American with European influences: his mother is Vietnamese, he grew up in America and he has spent time in Europe visiting extended family in France. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eight years ago, Nguyen Thi Lanh (not her real name) of HCM City was diagnosed with hepatitis B, and several months later, she became pregnant.

As Vietnam targets to have at least one million enterprises by 2020, the increasing number of enterprises will lead to a higher demand for labour. However, experts have raised concerns over the quality of the abundant labour force.

 Railway sector to install cameras at crossings, Workshop assesses solar photovoltaic development, More children develop respiratory illness in HCM City, Smuggled animal fangs, claws seized at HCM City airport

Startup models get 28,000 USD in Swiss Innovation Challenge, Coconut farming remains languishing, Direct flight connects Vietnam’s Cam Ranh, Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur, Slow ODA disbursement challenges HCM City metro project

Little K. Ha was not happy to hear a motorbike taxi driver calling her and her sister "wild swans". He said: “Yes, you will get married and move to your in-laws when you grow up, having daughters doesn’t help anything.”

Most localities nationwide have reported declines in dengue fever cases in the past four weeks, said Tran Dac Phu, Director of the Health Ministry’s Preventive Medicine Department, on September 14. 

Khuat Viet Hung, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of Traffic Safety, has been cycling to work for the past seven years. As someone who deals with the country’s traffic problems, 

 Pfizer Inc and Japan’s Astellas Pharma Inc said on Thursday their blockbuster prostate cancer drug met the main goal of a key study that tested it for treating the disease in its early stages.

With a peculiar production, this French jazz night is expected to bring a unique experience – a musical fusion of French romance and African fiery – to audiences at L’Espace on September 19 evening.

 VietNamNet Bridge - English singer-songwriter Lucy Rose and her accompanying band will perform at Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Hanoi from 7-10pm on September 21. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign investors that want to become strategic partners of large state-owned conglomerates are finding it difficult to negotiate prices. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Founded just over three years ago, the Japanese street hidden in the alleys of Binh Thanh District has contributed to the cultural diversity of Saigon.

A book reviewing a 25-year charity house project run by a Swedish woman for underprivileged children in Viet Nam was launched in Ha Noi yesterday at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.

A specially curated tour focusing on Saigon-based artist Tran Minh Tam and his latest collection of oil and lacquer on wood paintings depicting Vietnam’s final dynasty will be held on September 23. 

 The 4th season of the South Korean travel-reality show, New Journey to the West will be broadcast on VTC5-tvBlue at 7.30 p.m. on every Sunday, starting on September 17.

 A British queen, a group of nerdy kids, a defiant handmaiden and a heart-tugging trio of siblings vie for the top prize on Sunday when the Primetime Emmy Awards will crown the best in a booming era of television.

 International artists from Sun World Ba Na Hills arts troupe will present an unprecedented, unique, street carnival in the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, in Hanoi on September 16-17.