Kieu hoi (overseas remittances) to Vietnam unexpectedly decreased in 2016, raising concerns among real estate developers as kieu hoi are an important source of capital for the property market.

The annual Festival in An Dinh village, Ha Dong district of Hanoi was held on February 7 (the 11th day of the first lunar month), attracting hundreds of local people.

 VOV Deputy General Director Tran Minh Hung on February 7 said the agency is proud to be assisting the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) organize their annual high-profile competition.

 Viettel, VinaPhone, and MobiFone are preparing for piloting their 4G services before the official launch in the first quarter of 2017, as ordered by the Minister of Information and Communications.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A music video featuring breathtaking views of Viet Nam and sweet violin melodies is the result of South Korean musician Ko Jmi’s seven years living in Viet Nam,

 This February 11 at 4:40am stargazers in Vietnam are in for a rare celestial treat with three spectacular astronomical events coinciding visibly in the night sky, according to the UK newspaper Mirror.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The online poll on loudspeakers that Ha Noi’s Department of Information and Communication started on January 25 has been temporarily closed since Tuesday afternoon.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Department of Health will deploy mobile food testing labs to deter unsafe food sold at restaurants and street vendors where spring festivals take place,

 A cold spell is forecast to hit the northern region from February 8 night, bringing the average temperature down to around 13-16 degrees Celsius.

 Thirteen cities and provinces nationwide are slated to have their area codes for landline numbers changed to a three-digit number from February 11.

 The HCM City People’s Committee has scheduled the fourth Ao Dai (traditional long dress) festival for March 3-17.

 The 15th Vietnam Poetry Day will take place in Hanoi on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which falls on February 11 this year, according to Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Literature Association Nguyen Quang Thieu.

 Home United of Singapore will be Quang Ninh Coal’s rival in Group H of the qualifying round of the AFC Cup 2017.

 The leading universities in Vietnam were recently announced via the Webometrics Ranking of World University by a Spanish public research body.

President Donald Trump blasted department store chain Nordstrom Inc (JWN.N) on Wednesday for dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing line, prompting critics to accuse him of misusing public office to benefit his family's sprawling business empire.

The HCM City Department of Transport on February 8 launched construction for two flyovers with combined investment of $33 million at two traffic congestion hotspots, one of which connects with Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

 The Hanoi People’s Procuracy has completed the indictment prosecuting two Japanese men for smuggling seven golden statues through the Noi Bai International Airport.

 On the 11th day of the first lunar month every year, people in Phu Tho celebrate “Trò Trám” festival, which aims to honour the breeding fertility belief.

 Lao Cai is famous for its natural landscapes and rich cultural characteristics of numerous ethnic groups with hundreds of temples and pagodas. After Tet holiday, thousands of visitors flock to the locality to enjoy spring walks and go on pilgrimages.

 A delegation from the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) led by Marsha Lynn Four, Vice President of the VVA, visited Vietnam.