Vietnamese Public Security Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Thanh and his Lao counterpart Sinthavong Sayakon agreed to push ahead with the effective cooperation between the two ministries at their talks in Vientiane on February 15.

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has awarded Ritsu Nacken, Deputy Representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA), a medal for her dedicated services in her three-year term in the country.

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

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, 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).

 Behind Vietnam’s strong economic growth and widespread national development, there is an engine of increasing foreign direct investment.

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

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

 European enterprises are expected to intensify their agri-food presence in Vietnam thanks to slashed tariffs for EU-sourced agri-food items under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

 With a smartphone on hand, HCMC residents can monitor their domestic water use, leakage, and even online payment no matter where they are.

 Trinh Duc Vinh, deputy head of the Department of Accounting and Auditing Regulations under the Ministry of Finance, elaborates on the Law on Accounting 2015 which is expected to propel the development of domestic accounting services.

 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are listed among the Top 10 most dynamic cities in the world in JLL’s City Momentum Index (CMI) 2017.

 The domestic fibre optic cable market anticipates a tough race this year between leading players for larger market share and expanded service provision.

 Vietnam needs 1 million workers in information technology and digital content creation but now there are only 300,000 people in this field, pointing to a need to improve the quality of education and tailor it to the need of companies.

 A big gap between the demand and supply for senior developers with management skills drove up the average salary.

 Money laundering mostly goes unpunished in Vietnam because cash is the main form of payment and relevant legislation is murky.

 Industry and Trade Deputy Minister Ho Thi Kim Thoa has been in the public spotlight these days after being found to hold a large stake in a local light bulb firm.

 Many fish processing companies in the Mekong Delta region have gone bankrupt, owing banks and farmers billions of VND.

 Ly Hoang Nam faced little difficulty in going through to the second round of the China F1 Men’s Futures tennis tournament in Anning City.

 The number of cars of nine seats and less imported from Thailand and Indonesia soared in January, sparking fierce competition between importers and local automakers.