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Discovering Hoi An food paradise market

Along with the world’s famous Tsukiji fish market in Japan and Borough market in the UK, Hoi An market in the central province of Quang Nam is a ‘food paradise’ for both local and foreign tourists, according to Lonelyplanet.

Gold rises, dollar dips in Vietnam following Trump’s victory

 Led by developments of the US election, local gold price saw significant reverse while VND/USD exchange rate dipped.

Trump’s triumph and us outside the US

 The global stock market, with the exception of Russia, woke up on Wednesday shaded a volatile red.

PM approves equitisation of State power firms

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the equitisation of electricity-generating companies belonging to three major State-owned corporations.

Germany to help VN deal with wastewater

The Germany-Vietnam Water Forum held yesterday in HCM City discussed ways the two countries could cooperate in water, wastewater and urban resilience projects.

Upcoming events in Hanoi & HCM City

Yan Beatfest to feature int’l, local musicians, Illustrated pop-up workshop with Portuguese artists, Future Shorts film fest to be held at Saigon Outcast, London-based musician to perform at Piu Piu, French metal artist comes to Hanoi 

Vietnam triumph at Southeast Asian Rowing Championships

 Vietnam triumphed at the 16th South East Asian Rowing Federation (SEARF) Junior Rowing and Rowing Championships, which wrapped up in the port city of Hai Phpng on November 8.

Vietnamese cyclists to race in Makassar

 Five cyclists of the Vietnamese Dong Thap team will take part in the Tour de Makassar in Indonesia on November 11-13.

Two VN badmonton players advance in Malaysian challenge

No 1 seed Nguyen Tien Minh won his second round match at the Celcom Axiata Malaysia International Challenge badminton tournament in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 

Can Vietnam take full advantage of R&D projects?

VietNamNet Bridge - Investments in research & development (R&D) in Vietnam have been increasing rapidly with the presence of many multinational investors.

First Vietnamese American woman elected to US lower house

 Democrat Ngoc Dung Stephanie Murphy has become the first Vietnamese American woman to get a seat in the US lower house, defeating her experienced Republican rival John Mica in Florida’s 7th district during the November 8 election.


54 countries to attend third Int’l Wildlife Trade Conference in Hanoi

 The third International Wildlife Trade Conference (IWTC) will take place in Hanoi from November 16-18 with support of the UK Government. 

Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne comes to HCM City next week

 La Vie Parisienne (Parisian Life), one of Jacques Offenbach’s most popular operettas, will be staged in a Broadway style in HCM City next week.

Asia shares rebound in sharp turnaround from Trump shock

 Asian shares rebounded on Thursday and the dollar firmed in a remarkable snapback from the shock of Republican Donald Trump's presidential victory, though the speed of the reversal left some market watchers scratching their heads.

Trump due in court before Oval Office

Within a few weeks of winning the White House, President-elect Donald Trump could face another group of U.S. citizens, a federal jury in California, courtesy of a lawsuit by former students of his now-defunct Trump University

Clinton thanks staff, supporters behind historic bid for U.S. presidency

Hillary Clinton walked onto the ballroom stage Wednesday morning to do what many had considered unthinkable: thank her campaign staff after failing in her bid to become the first woman elected U.S. president,

Domestic electronic industry yet to reach potential

VietNamNet Bridge - Under the overall planning for industrial development, the electronic industry was to become a key industry of Vietnam by 2020. However, experts are worried the goal is unattainable. 

Bun cha: a tasty feast of colours and flavours

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi cuisine features a wide variety of dishes with vermicelli. Among them, bun cha (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) delights, with its seductive taste and aroma.

IP builders shape FDI infrastructure

 Foreign developers of urban areas and industrial parks are eyeing Vietnam with renewed vigour, due to a rise in foreign direct investment.


Vietnam probably has more than two dollar billionaires

VietNamNet Bridge - Two Vietnamese dollar billionaires have been officially recognized through stock assets  exceeding one billion dollars, but the real number of dollar billionaires could be higher.