The Vietnamese workforce is facing opportunities and challenges in technology disruption ahead of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is considering new measures for the solar power industry.

 Since the ASEAN Economic Community was established three years ago on December 31, 2015, businesses in Vietnam have been boosting exports to regional markets by taking advantage of the import tariff cuts in the bloc. 

Tuyen Lam lake is considered to be a pearl in Da Lat. The lake is blessed with many natural features including breathtaking scenery, the surrounding pine forest, majestic mountains, clear blue skies, and white clouds.

VietNamNet Bridge - In the last two years, Vietnam was able to fulfill its economic development plans with a stable macroeconomy, high GDP growth rate, and stable inflation rate. 

 With strong investment in acquiring retail businesses, this market is forecast to be more and more competitive, and the game seems to be only for big players.

 Foreigners have been growing more interested in buying houses in Vietnam despite obstacles in ownership.

 In 2018, the year marking the halfway point in the National Assembly (NA)’s 14th tenure, the body completed a great deal of work and received compliments from voters nationwide.

 The Vietnam Tennis Open Da Nang City 2019 closed on January 12 after seven days of competition, with the trophies in the singles and doubles going to Spain’s Marcel Granollers and duo Cheng-Peng Hsieh and Christopher Rungkat.

 Vietnam suffered a 0-2 defeat to Iran, which has been seen as the strongest team in Group D, in their second encounter at the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates on January 12.  

Despite new policies and legislation resulting in a positive impact on railways in 2018, some difficulties have emerged, creating a bumpy path for the private sector to enter into the industry. 

 The expanded export market, the export revenues hitting record high with US$40.02 billion, and the promotion of domestic consumption are the bright spots of Vietnam’s agricultural sector throughout 2018.

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will take effect in Vietnam as from January 14, 2019. 

 Vietnam sustained its position as the world’s leading cashew processor and exporter in 2018, yet the country still suffered from certain losses, so the sector must strive to regain what it lost in 2018 and improve its export value in 2019.

 Hong Kong search and rescue team on January 11 found the body of a missing crewman in the fire of Vietnamese oil tanker Aulac Fortune near the coast of Lantau island off Hong Kong (China). 

 The Marco Polo container ship, with a capacity of nearly 17,000 TEUs, docked at the Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on January 11.

 A seminar promoting investment to high-tech industry is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on January 14 in a bid to draw foreign investment to the field in Vietnam.

 The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry and the Swedish Embassy held a ceremony in Hanoi on January 11 marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Sweden diplomatic ties. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is step by step shifting from relying on foreign debt to seeking domestic capital sources.

 Vietnam will further step up its partnership with Asia-Pacific parliaments and perform its active participation in multilateral parliamentary diplomatic activities at the 27th annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF 27).