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Vietnam-made seasonal influenza vaccines available on market

The IVACFLU-S vaccines, which have been produced in Vietnam to protect against seasonal flu such as A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B, are now available on the market, according to the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals.

HCM City among world's top cultural destinations for 2019

Vietnam’s southern city Ho Chi Minh City has claimed a place on UK travel website Culture Trip’s list of the 12 best cities for culture in the world in 2019.

CPTPP to cause dramatic changes in domestic market in 2019

The domestic market is expected to see considerable changes in 2019 as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) became effective as from January 14, according to market watchers.

Bright prospects for Vietnamese sports in 2019

After a successful 2018, managers and fans are brimming with hope that Vietnam’s sportsmen and women will obtain more international successes this year. 

Standards needed for smart homes

‘Smart homes’ are becoming a new trend in Vietnam’s housing market, however experts say that standards for ‘smart’ projects are needed.

President Trump says US-DPRK summit to take place in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump has announced that his upcoming meeting with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un slated for late February will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam. 

Vietnamese students abroad feel pressure because of cultural differences

A hot topic in recent days among students and parents concerns the case of a  Vietnamese female student in the US who suffered from depression and was expelled from the school. 

Hold-ups in green energy investment

 The growing demand for electricity and investment in Vietnam is catching the attention of renewable energy investors. However, existing procedures to resolve disputes seem to be giving investors trouble. 

Foreign agriculture investors eager to grow

 The rising number of Japanese enterprises and those from elsewhere in general coming to Vietnam to conduct market research, investment, and technology transfer in the agriculture sector over recent years has come from efforts to attract more FDI

O2O means better buying

The O2O model is altering the face of Vietnam's retail market, with all players preparing strategies to acquire new customers and optimize sales.

State-owned enterprise equitization process lags behind schedule

 The deferred equitization of State-owned enterprises was partly the result of legal obstacles to define the value of firms.

Hi-tech agricultural methods

VietNamNet Bridge - High technologies can help improve productivity, but many farmers cannot afford the investment.

An internet economy: a golden treasure trove?

 Vietnam is not only a “dragon being unleashed” by virtue of its flourishing digital economy, as Google and Singaporean state investment fund Temasek have assessed in their recent report. 

Popularity of organics catching attention

 Investment is coming from both local and foreign enterprises into organic farming and aquaculture as demand continues to exceed supply.

The journey of Vietnam’s mallest student

Feeling pity for ‘smallest boy in Viet Nam’ who used to live isolated from the outside world, Dang Van Cuong persuaded Dinh Van K’Re’s parents to let him attend his school. 

New path for VN mining industry

 Vietnam’s mining industry remains largely undeveloped with most operations being insufficient and causing harm to the environment.

Fierce competition in shipping industry predicted for 2019

Total goods exchange output will increase rapidly, bringing opportunities to Vietnam’s shipping firms.

Wait and see if Vietnam football team belongs to a bigger stage: FOX Sports

 The Golden Dragons can leave the Asian Cup 2019 with their heads held high following a series of impressive displays.

“Tet is a wonderful time in Vietnam that symbolizes inclusion and togetherness”

 On the occasion of 2019 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam Deborah Paul talks on the Canada – Vietnam relationship in 2018 and hopes for an impetus in 2019. 

Indian Ambassador enjoys shopping during Lunar New Year

 Indian Ambassador to Vietnam said he enjoyed shopping at Tet markets in Hanoi where unique traditional handicrafts, ceramic and brass items from various provinces are sold and these are not available during the rest of the year.