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Young peasant inventor eases farmers’ hardship

 Ta Dinh Huy started inventing in 2005 and faced many failures. However, he was not disheartened but improved his machine.

Traffic accidents kill 6,113 Vietnamese people in nine months

 As many as 14,346 traffic accidents occurred nationwide from December 16, 2016 to September 15, 2017, leaving 6,113 dead and 11,785 injured.

Exhibition features ethnic minority kids’ art

 Paintings on linen, by ethnic children from Quan Ba district in the northern province of Ha Giang, will be the highlight of the Son Luc exhibition.

Policy dialogue intensifies Vietnam-US defence cooperation

The recent Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue concretised the contents reached by the two countries’ defence ministers.

APEC 2017 Finance Ministers’ Meeting wraps up

 The 24th APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting closed in Hoi An ancient city in the central province of Quang Nam on October 21 after issuing a joint ministerial statement.

Korean M&A wind blows into finance

 Unions between Korean financial institutions and Vietnamese securities or asset management firms are on trend, with visible upsides for both parties. 

Petroleum supply expected to be plentiful from 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - No longer solely dependent on imports, Vietnam now can make petroleum products to satisfy domestic demand at its local oil refineries.

Boat-making villages busy in Mekong Delta flood season

 While flood damage prevents fishermen from going to work, the locals in the Mekong Delta find another way to make a living by making fishing nets and small boats.

Some luxury hotels reportedly taking losses

VietNamNet Bridge - Located in advantageous positions and providing services at high fees, some luxury hotels have been taking losses.

New moves at consumer finance companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Techcombank plans to sell Techcom Finance and MCredit has been renamed MB Shinnei, signs that the Vietnamese consumer finance market continues to attract investors.

Be active in responding to and seizing opportunities in Industry 4.0

As the 4th Industrial Revolution gathers pace, Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Corporation – shares his thoughts on the storming revolution that FPT is embracing with a pioneering spirit.


Gov’t urged to boost high-tech farming

 More investment in high-tech agriculture is needed to produce high-quality exports with greater added value that can compete globally, speakers said at a conference held in HCM City on Thursday.

Fining drivers a waste of time

 Many drivers in Hanoi would rather have their driving licences confiscated by police than pay fines after violating road rules, Giao thong (Transport) newspaper has reported.

The Vietnamese-Australian pioneer who created KOTO social enterprise

KOTO restaurant has been operating in Hanoi for nearly 20 years. Most people know about it as a place which attracts foreign tourists and expats who come for dining and exploring Vietnamese culture through culinary arts. 

International energy currents

Energy is one of the sectors in Vietnam receiving significant attention from foreign investors. Mark Edmunds, Asia Pacific Oil and Gas leader at Deloitte, speaks about the opportunities for foreign investors in this sector.

Bright prospect for tea exports in final quarter

Vietnam is the world’s seventh largest producer of tea, and the fifth biggest exporter. 124,000 hectares are cultivated, send to 500 processing facilities throughout the country eventually producing 500,000 tons of dried tea each year.

21st Asian Science Park Association conference runs in HCM City

 The Asian Science Park Association (ASPA) convened its 21st annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20, gathering over 400 participants from across the globe.

Vietnam wins bronze medal at WorldSkills 2017

 Vietnamese contestant Nguyen Ba Thuoc has won a bronze medal in the information technology software solutions for business category at the 44th WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.

Vietnam’s outstanding female entrepreneurs

 Vietnamese women Phuong Thao, Mai Kieu Lien, My Lan, are among a growing number of successful female entrepreneurs in the Vietnamese market.

APEC: The Best Platform for RTA/FTA Discussions

 VietNamNet Bridge - The formation of RTAs/FTAs is very significant for APEC member economies, including Vietnam.