Though mobile network operators still keep reluctant with the MNP process, MIC has decided that subscribers would be able to shift to other networks while keeping their phone numbers from January 1, 2017.

VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 160 competitors will take part in the ninth International kite competition on the beach at the Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa on May 18.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is one of the 10 countries worldwide that have made the greatest strides in saving the lives of newborns over the past two decades, Save the Children reported.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign retailers will have to do Economic Needs Test (ENT) on the basis of the population density of a district rather than a city or province when they want to open the second outlet onwards.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has ratified the 2013-2015 medium-term debt management programme in a bid to ensure the safety of public debt, according to the Vietnam Government Portal.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Prof. Carl Thayer, a well-known expert on security in Southeast Asia has been to Vietnam many times to attend international conferences. But, perhaps, this is the first time he visited a small province like Quang Ngai.

 Water on the Moon and the Earth may originally come from the same place, according to a new analysis of moon rocks.

Gold management took center stage at a meeting between experts and National Assembly deputies in HCMC on Tuesday, with controversies arousing how to stabilize the market and to make the most of this huge asset at home.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Audiences in Viet Nam will soon be able to see live performances of Graduation Ball – a ballet performed for the first time in Sydney, Australia 73 years ago.

MOL to turn heads; Southern ports struggle in internecine battle; Gas-fired power plants to run on oil; Petrol prices expected to fall for fourth straight time; Mobile phone exports bring in largest turnover

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite Vietnam’s real estate downturn, the second home market is still considered a potential segment for many developers and investors.

 Doco wins road safety prize; Louis Vuitton offers designer bags made to order in capital; European food fest to hit Ha Noi; The Dodos prove indie rock is not extinct in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some economic benefits from co-operation among countries within the Greater Mekong sub-region could be damaged by the effects of climate change.

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 70 per cent of helmet wearers currently use fake or substandard ones, experts said at a meeting held by the National Committee of Traffic Safety on Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The famous English Premier League football club, Arsenal F.C, will visit Vietnam this July to play a friendly and participate in some activities as part of its Asia summer tour.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The VNREDSat-1 satellite sent the first photos of Vietnam from space since it was put into orbit on May 7.

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has decided to fine a flight crew of Vietnam Airlines who invited actress and former Vietnam Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky to the cockpit.

Europe's main stock markets were mixed but Frankfurt set yet another record on Thursday while the euro eased against the dollar as traders digested the Bank of England's keeping its main interest rate unchanged,

Thanh Chuong Viet Palace in Hanoi is considered a big private museum and a favorite destination of local and foreign tourists. However, this 8,000sq.m palace is accused of being illegally built on forest land.

The lending interest rates are on the decrease, which is hoped to help businesses more easily access bank loans. However, the efforts by the banks to slash interest rates would be useless if the bad debts suddenly increase.