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Doctors quietly fight rare diseases

They are pioneers in studying rare diseases and disseminating knowledge in the community. They do not work for money and have no interest in receiving honors.

HCMC to raise environmental protection fee against strong opposition

The HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment plans to raise the environmental protection fee on industrial waste, but some experts disagree about the plan.  

Why do state officials want professorships: ‘greed for fame’

Le Thanh Van, National Assembly Deputy and member of the NA’s Finance & Budget Committee, said that state officials’ ‘demand for professorships’ exists because the title brings big benefits.

Growth momentum forged by regional linkages

As one of the seven breakthrough initiatives that HCMC has put forward for the 2015-2020 period, regional connectivity was effectively established and has gradually moved to the stage of synchronising infrastructure.

Ban flower brightens Hanoi streets

As the weather has warmed, Ban flowers have blossomed along Hanoi streets. Their beauty inspires many visitors to take photos.

Industrial property: Stronger ties between local and foreign corporations

 2017  has been another remarkable year in the manufacturing and industrial sector and 2018 will continue to see high demand for industrial and logistics properties with strong investments from operators, occupiers, and owners.

Everyday toil of Vietnamese women

Let’s take a look at amazing photos showing the simple beauty of Vietnamese women who toil all day in age old ways to earn a living.

63% of local firms expect positive impact from CPTPP

 63% of businesses in Vietnam believe the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) signed on March 8 will have a positive impact on their operations, according to HSBC’s comprehensive survey of global businesses.

Real estate firms ready to face tightened lending requirements

 Real estate firms need to scale up efforts to cope with more stringent lending requirements from banks from this year as well as the upcoming influx of new supply.

Fresh impetus for economic growth in 2018

 2017 was a successful year for Vietnam boasting many new economic records with GDP rising to 6.81% in 2017 - the highest figure the country has recorded over the past ten years.

Sua flowers brighten Hanoi's streets

 The beautiful streets of Hanoi can be seen under the white blossoms of sua (Dalbergia Tonkinensis Prain) trees.

Danang to host Vietnam - Korea Friendship Marathon Championship 2018

 Vietnam - Korea Friendship Marathon Championship 2018 is scheduled for April 13-15 at Bien Dong Park in Danang.

Hanoi metro’s subway station design on display for public consultation

 Hanoi authorities have opened an exhibition for the model of an underground station near Hoan Kiem Lake to collect suggestions from the public for a final plan.

Family wants to sell prime location villa to government

 A family in Hanoi has proposed to sell their 3,000-square metre villa on Hoang Dieu Street to the government.

Stray monkey disturbs Hanoians

 A stray monkey has been found around a residential area in the inner-city Hoan Kiem District over recent days, affecting local people’s life.

Vietnam’s steel and aluminum pose no threat to US manufacturers: Ministry

 The steel and aluminum imports from Vietnam only serve the purpose of civil construction, not being used for infrastructure construction or security-defence industry, and as such do not compete directly with manufacturers of the US.

Banar babies saved from being buried alive

 Six-year-old Dinh Nay Thuong is living happily with her 58-year-old adopted mother in the Chu Se District in the central highlands province of Gia Lai. 

Parkson’s department store model over in Vietnam

Parkson, which was once the leading distributor of branded goods in Vietnam, has had shut down four department stores in recent years, including all of their stores in Hanoi.

Setting standards for mid-end apartments

 2017 witnessed an upward trend in the mid-end residential segment, which is forecasted to continue to grow in 2018.

US tax reform to have adverse effects on seafood, garment, footwear sectors

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that China will suffer the most from the US amended tax law, but Vietnam will also be affected.