Profits in 2016 showed that banks had good performance, but the growth in expenditures is higher than that of profit, which raised questions about the effectiveness of banks’ operations.

  India will lift its suspension of the import of some Vietnamese agricultural products, which was enforced on March 7.

 Strategic investors may be able to sell their shares in a State-owned enterprise (SOE) three years after the firm is equitised, according to the finance ministry.

Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia has sent a letter praising the kindness of Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet, a sanitation worker of the Viet Nam Airport Ground Service Co Ltd.

 Foreign investors in Vietnam show an increased level of knowledge and responsibility in respect of environment protection, according to a high-profile survey.

 President Tran Dai Quang and his Israeli counterpart Reuven Ruvi Rivlin expressed their determination to step up wide-ranging ties, especially in the fields of economy and science-technology, during their talks in Hanoi on March 20.

VietNamNet Bridge - Minister of Information & Communication Truong Minh Tuan talked about the encouraging achievements in 2016 and the development plan for 2017.

A welcome ceremony for Israeli President Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and his spouse was hosted by President Tran Dai Quang with full honours on March 20 at Presidential Palace in Hanoi.

 Commandos performed thrilling martial art demonstrations at a ceremony to mark the 50th founding anniversary of the Commando Arm on March 19.

 Due to what many perceive as an opening for high-tech applications, Vietnam’s agricultural sector has been becoming increasingly attractive to foreign investors.

 Chronic kidney failure is on upward trend in Vietnam, said medical expert at a seminar held lately. 

 A 40 minute strange phenomenon of the sun in combination with round light spots as a rainbow with different colors  appeared in Gia Lai province  yesterday morning. 

“Disruption” has now reached down to motorbike taxis.

 The recent arrival of international fashion brands in Vietnam is evidence of the country’s huge potential despite any short-term challenges.

Tax incentives are a perfectly acceptable way of attracting both local and foreign investment and have a host of positive knock-on effects.

The future looks challenging for Hung Vuong JSC, dubbed “the King of Pangasius,” after the audit of the company’s financial reports showed a big discrepancy between audited and self-reported profit, revenue, and liabilities.

 Danang City residents have expressed opposition to a proposed resort that would be constructed on the Son Tra Peninsula.

 Lack of foresight by the authorities in their crackdown on businesses that were encroaching on pavements for commercial gain has seen local homeowners suffer.

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has denied reports that a rice company had to pay US$20,000 for a rice export licence.

 Vietnam basketball Saigon Heat team has defeated Singapore Slingers 88-71 to officially earn a ticket to compete in the playoffs of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) in the OCBC Arena.