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Vietnam’s AFF Suzuki Cup triumph makes international headlines

 The Vietnamese football team won applauds from international media after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup in Hanoi on December 15.

Thien Ma racetrack

Located in Da Oai commune in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, Thien Ma Madagui is one of the biggest racetracks in Southeast Asia.

Flag-making village in Hanoi

Located 30km south of Hanoi centre, Tu Van village in Le Loi commune, Thuong Tin district, has been making national flags for more than 70 years.

New spot to get a glimpse of universe

 The Observatory and Planetarium of the Vietnam National Space Centre in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Hanoi, will be put into operation.

Potential new contender to challenge e-commerce

In tackling violations by e-commerce firms related to low-quality goods and fake discounts, the opening of dedicated shopping websites is set to become an inevitable trend.

Quang Hai named AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 MVP

 Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named the Most Valuable Player of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 for his significant contributions to the Vietnamese football squad’s victory at the tournament.  

Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup trophy

 Vietnam held the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup trophy again after 10 years after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final of the tournament that took place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on December 15 night.  

Small fish swallow big companies in surprising M&A deals

VietNamNet Bridge - Small enterprises with modest financial capability have spent trillions or hundreds of trillion of dong to buy shares the state divests. 


HCM City cracks down on unlicensed container yards

 Hundreds of private, unlicensed container and truck yards in HCM City’s districts 2 and 9 are causing traffic congestion and other problems in the area, according to authorities.

HCM City admits to sloppy urban planning

 Master planning has been a weakness for HCM City for a long time and it could persist, a top HCM City leader has said.                                                        

US remains Vietnam’s largest export market in Jan-Nov

 Vietnam recorded trade surplus of US$0.15 billion in November, expanding the trade surplus in 11 months to a record high of US$7.41 billion, compared to a trade surplus of US$2.11 billion in the entire 2017.

Rising business costs to upset foreign investment inflow to Vietnam

 The government has so far also planned to cut costs for businesses to make the country’s investment environment more attractive.

VinSmart launches four smartphone models

VinSmart, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, on December 14 rolled out four Vsmart-branded smartphone models.

Trade ministry asked to report on uncontrolled solar power development

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to report on the uncontrolled development of solar power projects, according to a notice from the Government Office.

High school headmaster accused of sexually abusing many boy students

 Police in the northern province of Phu Tho have launched an investigation into a local high school headmaster who has been accused of sexually abusing many boy students.


Hanoi police bust kidney trading ring

 The police in Long Bien District, Hanoi, announced that they had prosecuted Nguyen Duc Thang, born in 1989, for illegally trading human kidneys.

Vietnam vs Malaysia: Opening the “gate of heaven”

 Vietnam will take on Malaysia in the 2018 AFF Cup final return fixture at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on December 15. 

Hanoi to apply vehicle ban on 20 streets for AFF Cup final leg

 A vehicle ban will be applied on 20 streets in Hanoi today, December 15, during the final match of the AFF Suzuki Cup which will take place in My Dinh Stadium at 7.30pm.

Criminal proceedings against former Public Security officers

 The Ministry of Public Security announced on December 14 that its Investigation Police Agency has launched criminal proceedings against former General Director Tran Viet Tan and former Director Bui Van Thanh at the ministry. 

E-passports for Vietnamese citizens expected by 2020

 Vietnamese citizens are set to enjoy faster, more convenient and more secure border crossings with new biometric passports to be rolled out by 2020.