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Foreign reporters covering US-DPRK summit to get free tours around northern Vietnam

International reporters covering the second summit between US President Donald Trump and DPRK’s Kim Jong Un will have a chance to enjoy free tours around Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways to buy 10 Boeing planes during US-DPRK summit

Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways will sign a deal with Boeing to purchase 10 planes on the sidelines of this week’s US-DPRK second summit in Hanoi.

Prime future lays ahead for luxury residential market

 As Vietnam’s affluent class continues to grows and demand is on the rise, there continues to be an increasing market for luxury residential products, according to a property analyst.

After delays, local banks eye listing this year

 Several local banks are reportedly determined to list on stock markets in 2019 after delaying last year.

DPRK-USA Summit: Vietnam’s hosting role lauded by foreign media

The selection of Vietnam as the host of the second DPRK-USA summit has significant meanings, held Abdel-Moneim Said, chairman of the board, CEO and director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies.

Tan Chong Group to invest extra $50 million in Da Nang

 TCIE Vietnam Company, a member of Malaysia’s Tan Chong Motor Group, will build a new car factory in Hoa Khanh industrial zone in the central city from 2019 with total investment of 50 million USD.

Vietnamese enterprises to boost digital transformation

 The Vietnamese Government had been preparing for both opportunities and challenges brought by the rapid and strong development of the digital economy across the globe.

Russian Foreign Minister praises growing Vietnam-Russia ties

 As strategic partners, Vietnam and Russia have maintained fruitful political dialogues and effective cooperation in different spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Hanoi ready for second DPRK-USA Summit

 Hanoi has basically finished preparations for the second DPRK-USA Summit and stands ready for the event which is slated for February 27 and 28.

Vietnamese banks see improved profitability

 The profitability of Vietnamese banks has improved significantly, driven by growth in core income and robust macroeconomic conditions.

Fisheries sector targets $10 billion export value

 The fisheries sector is aiming at 10 billion USD in the export of aquatic products in 2019, a year-on-year rise of 11 percent, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Stock markets forecast to remain positive

 Vietnamese stock markets are expected to remain positive in the short-term, with the VN-Index moving towards the 990-1,000 point range next week.

Vietnam bags six golds at world weightlifting event

 Vietnam won six gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Fuzhou, China over the weekend.

DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit to help enhance Vietnam’s position

The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam will be an unprecedented event held in Vietnam, demonstrating the country’s willingness to contribute to dialogue towards maintaining peace, security and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Ministry of Health promotes exercises

 The Ministry of Health has warned local people about possible diseases if they do not exercise enough.

Students’ traffic app makes a breakthrough

 A team of students have developed an app that provides early traffic warnings and GPS guidance for drivers.

Quang Binh villagers resorted to contaminated water due to water shortage

 Thousands of households in Quang Binh Province are complaining about having to use contaminated water.

Digital content firms give up online games after modest revenue

VietNamNet Bridge - Unable to earn money from online games, digital content firms have shifted to new services such as online education, TV and AI-based products.


T-shirts, burgers and beer: Hanoi cashes in on Trump-Kim summit

 Hanoi's small business owners are making a killing selling merchandise linked to the visit by US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Domestic labour market to hit 56 million in 2019

 Vietnam’s labour market is predicted to reach 56 million in 2019, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has announced.