Online payments made some headway in Vietnam during 2016 but it remains in the initial stages of development.

2016 saw an explosion in technology startups, with some proving successful while others withered on the vine.

 Seafood firms urged to register online, Vietnam, Korean businesses explore more investment opportunities, Central Highlands warns about black pepper coverage expansion, Japanese survey acclaims improving business conditions

VietNamNet Bridge - The concerns among experts is that the dyke, at a lower level, may protect Hanoi in case of heavy floods.

 HCMC chairman sets deadline for Thu Thiem site clearance, Tougher penalties on food safety violators, Can Tho to build Hung Kings Temple, Child dies from meningococcal disease

 VietNamNet Bridge – A flea market is expected to be held every weekend at Bach Dang Wharf park in downtown HCM City, according to the People’s Committee of District 1.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietjet Air has launched its IPO and plans to list its shares at the HCMC Stock Exchange (HOSE) on February 28. It is also considering issuing bonds in the international market.  

 Vietnam’s agriculture sector put in a solid 2016 despite crippling blows both natural and man-made.

Founder and CEO of Hoi An Culinary Events, chef Keerthi Hapugasdeniya, will organise the second Hoi An International Food Festival on March 20-26. The award-winning Sri Lankan-born chef who lives in Australia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like many other countries in the region, Viet Nam faces the question of how to care for its ageing citizens, most essentially when it comes to providing health care.

 With a new international standard for revenue reporting on the global horizon, smart local companies must look ahead of the current domestic requirements and prepare for the future.

 Ca Mau on alert for dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, CAn Tho Police bust football gambling ring, Five more people prosecuted for petroleum firm scam, Vietnam, Laos hold talks on illegal migration prevention

 PM prompts Jardine Matheson to expand operations in Vietnam, Vietnam yarn spinning industry going strong, MARD works to remove obstacle for agro-forestry-fishery export, Tracodi to list in HCM City

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued an urgent notice requiring centrally-run cities and provinces, ministries and agencies to deploy strong measures to prevent avian influenza viruses including H7N9 from entering Vietnam. 

 Pinkeye cases have been occurring nationwide in a scattered manner, but they are tending to increase and can spread rapidly if preventive measures are not taken, health experts warn.

 Viet Nam has been ranked 86th out of 118 countries in the annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index, which measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent.

 Vietnamese consumers are favouring more imported fruits as spending last year reached over USD700m, that has put more pressure on the local businesses.

 Projects by companies from other APEC countries not only have big scales but also make sizeable contributions to Vietnam’s socioeconomic development. FDI from these countries is still continuing to flow into Vietnam.

Vu Quang Hai, the son of sacked former Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang, has been officially dismissed from his positions at Vietnam's largest beer producer Sabeco as member of the board of directors and deputy general director.

 Con Dao islands in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been listed among the best secret islands on earth, according to a recent article by Travel Leisure magazine.