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Vietnam in ‘golden period’ for housing and resorts

VietNamNet Bridge - Many real estate developers in recent years have been running a race to provide  products that serve tourism, an achievement that has helped attract 10 million foreign travelers to Vietnam.

Hanoi’s proposal to lower level of dyke on Red River raises concerns

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

Vietjet enters stock market, plans to issue bonds in int'l market

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.  

VN Government to divest from some big banks & corporations in 2016-2020

VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister’s newly released decision on the divestment plan in 2016-2020 includes many large corporations such as VNPT, MobiFone, Agribank and Vinacomin.

The financial picture of Vietnam's 10 largest banks

VietNamNet Bridge - Profits from lending still make up a large proportion of banks’ total profits, but bad debt remains a problem.

Businesspeople whose Facebook pages get thousands of likes

Khai Silk, Le Hoai Anh and Trinh Van Quyet are businesspeople whose Facebook pages have up to hundreds of thousands of followers. However, they mostly share views on topics related to life rather than their business.

Scientists warn about danger to VN coral reefs

VietNamNet Bridge - Coral reefs, which provide a habitat for aquatic creatures, are increasingly in danger because of human exploitation activities.

Shrimp waste used to make animal feed, biological derivatives

VietNamNet Bridge - Shrimp waste - heads and shells – are being used to produce animal feed and biological derivatives, resulting in high profits and a reduction of air pollution at processing plants. 

Vietnam Airlines vs Vietjet Air: who will gain the upper hand?

Vietnam Airlines, the national flag air carrier, unexpectedly lost its Number 1 position in terms of domestic passenger transport during Tet to Vietjet Air. However, it remains a favorite air carrier thanks to high OTP (on-time performance).

Gov't, ministries, bankers and businesses cooperate to breed shrimp

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided that Vietnam should become the shrimp production base of the world. 

Vietnamese people lose the reading habit

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese people read an average of one book a year, according to reports. 

Scientists conserve ‘King of Fish’ of the Mekong Delta

The engineers at the Southern Freshwater Aquaculture Breeding Center have succeeded in the artificial reproduction of ca ho (Catlocarpio siamensis), a species of fish listed in Vietnam’s Red Book.

New US visa policy worries Vietnamese travelers

VietNamNet Bridge - The new US visa policy will have adverse effects on Vietnamese students and travelers who want to go to the US, experts have warned.

Economists: Vietnam should be cautious about loans from AIIB

Although the offered low-cost loans from AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) are very attractive, economists say Vietnam needs to think carefully before borrowing money.

Cross-kidney transplant opens up opportunities for organ sourcing

VietNamNet Bridge - The success of the first cross kidney transplant case has brought more hope to patients as the sources of organs for transplant will be expanded.

How did Vietnam Airlines find its strategic investors?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam Airlines (VNA) initially selected 19 investors as possible strategic investors, with 17 turning away, two showing interest, and one staying. 

Educators compile list of complaints about parents' irrational attitudes

Educators who are owners of education establishments in Hanoi and HCMC have complained about irrational behavior and attitudes of parents. The following are some of their concerns:

Underground water pollution reaches alarming levels

VietNamNet Bridge - The underground water in most of the large urban areas in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi and HCMC, is polluted due to rapid urbanization, according to the General Directorate of Environment.

Who will lead the real estate market in 2017?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vingroup, Novaland, FLC and SunGroup are expected to continue to lead the property market in 2017. They are all big players in the real estate market, but each of them follows its own way.

Violent incidents creating unsafe school environment

VietNamNet Bridge - A series of recent child abuse cases have caused parents to feel insecure about sending their children to school.