Sabeco and Habeco, the two largest Vietnamese breweries, made VND5.3 trillion in pretax profit in 2014. However, the figure was still far below that earned by VBL, the distributor of Heineken, Tiger and Biere-Larue.

 About half the mobile phone users in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines still use non-"smart" devices, or feature phones, while all other countries in the Asia Pacific and Oceania are making a clear and rapid transition to smartphones.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s warmer weather has caused the peach trees in Son La Province to bloom early.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep said Vietnamese workers that absconded illegally while working abroad were a major problem.

 VietNamNet Bridge - In an interview with Nikkei, Chairman Truong Gia Binh of the FPT Corporation said that FPT aims to implement one or two mergers and acquisition deals each year to expand the market and develop new businesses.

Corruption cases no longer automatically liable for death penalty, Further investigation of food poisoning in Hung Nghiep Formosa, Zen monastery built in Gia Lai, Over 193 trln VND for new rural area building from 2016-2020

 Artists from the Republic of Korea, Germany and Vietnam will work together to produce a historic dance performance, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera.

Vietnamese health officials are encouraging local patients to use antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor but a survey by the Health Ministry reveals that 76 per cent of doctors prescribe medicines unreasonably, causing antibiotic resistance

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of students suffering from short-sightedness is increasing in Viet Nam's big cities, experts said.

VietNamNet Bridge - A National Assembly Deputy has suggested rejecting ODA from China. Experts have mentioned ‘the right to haggle about ODA’.

VietNamNet Bridge - The reports on internet security released recently by state agencies and security organizations all pointed out that Vietnam is a ‘hot spot’ around the globe for security problems. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the number of permanent staff for 2016 in State authorities and organizations, the Office of the Government announced on November 23.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two sons continue their father's tradition of creating quality handmade guitars, each with their own personality, despite the long-standing presence of cheaper imported instruments.

Visiting the northwest without climbing Lung Cu peak? No one would believe it. At the top of 1,700 meters-high Lung Cu peak is tower flying the Vietnamese national flag. Go up there without delay!

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Viet Nam have paid little attention to the nearing formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, while larger companies with a "national brand name" are actively preparing for the regional integration process.

Vietnamese women are seeking platelet-rich plasma treatment technology that uses ingredients in an individual’s blood to allegedly regenerate their skin, even though the treatment has not been licenced by the Ministry of Health.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The most expensive beds in Vietnam are worth the value of a mansion. Many Vietnamese tycoons bought them to demonstrate their wealth or simply because they like unique items.

 Mergers and acquisitions are churning the Vietnamese retail market, with large domestic players buying out rivals and massive investment by foreign retailers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100 trees are stolen from the Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province each month, while local rangers say that they can't stop the situation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual food festival titled Taste of the World featuring Vietnamese and international dishes will be held at September 23 Park in HCM City from December 3 to 6.