Doctors at HCM City’s Cho Ray Hospital are set to routinely use the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery technique after perfecting it by performing a few dozen surgeries over the past year.

French President Francois Hollande is to pay a State visit to Vietnam September 5-7 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang, according to the Foreign Ministry’s statement released yesterday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins an official two-day visit to Vietnam  today at the invitation of Vietnam ’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Sugar consumption in Vietnam has for decades far outpaced domestic production with the nation relying on imports to bridge the deficit between supply and demand, said the Vietnam Sugar Association as a recent business forum.

The state plans to complete the divestment from Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Sabeco) and Hanoi Beer, Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Habeco) within 16 months.

UOB and ORIX invest in Vietnam's leading private hydropower company; Shares sink, ending four-day rally; Construction of VN’s biggest zoo speeds up

VietNamNet Bridge - VietNamNet's national concert Dieu Con Mai (Things Everlasting) took place successully at the Hanoi Opera House on the National Day afternoon.

The identification of suitable occasions for revolution and the preparation of forces to seize such opportunities always play an extremely important role in revolutions.

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City cinema market has become much more competitive with the closure of Galaxy Nguyen Trai, one of the most important cinemas of Galaxy Cinema, and the rise of several newcomers.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many women praised for their talent and huge business assets inherited from their parents have not performed well in business.

VietNamNet Bridge - A series of racecourse projects are awaiting business licenses as the legal framework for the business field is to be released in several days.

Despite low tuition and the 100-period (one period of 45 minutes) curriculum, the majority of general school students are not interested in vocational training programs. They attend the vocational classes just to receive bonus marks. 

In early October, all streets around Hoan Kiem Lake (or Sword Lake) in Hanoi will become pedestrian streets at weekend evenings during the trial period which will last until the 2017 Lunar New Year Holiday.

VietNamNet Bridge - Established in 2013, 1Pay is a startup project developed by MOG Vietnam. However, unlike other mobile payment platforms, which focus on the domestic market, 1Pay developers have decided to take risks to develop overseas.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Mekong Delta, the rice, seafood and fruit granary of the country, is facing landslides and sinking, as it no longer receives enough silt because of limited floodwaters.

VietNamNet Bridge - With reasonable interest rates, corporate bonds have become more attractive to businesses than bank loans.

VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of wild birds of all species, including rare ones, are sold along a road over 1km long in Thanh Hoa district in the southern province of Long An.

 Vietnam is emerging as a rising retail market within Asia-Pacific, according to real estate consultants JLL. 

 The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority has again proposed to the Ministry of Transport to extend the 50% price subsidy for Hai Au Aviation which is facing financial difficulties operating its seaplane service in Vietnam.

International coffee shop chains continue to seek opportunities in Vietnam by adapting to local needs and promoting the strength of their global brand.