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HCM City adjusts urban development program in face of climate change

Facing challenges in transport infrastructure and an increase in population, HCM City agencies have adjusted development programming to take into account the impact of climate change.

Open arms

Japan is keen to attract more foreign investment and many Vietnamese companies have decided to try their luck in the country.

Increase of 1-2% to USD/VND rate this year appropriate

 Senior banking expert Nguyen Tri Hieu shares his thoughts with VET on the USD/VND exchange rate this year.

Flocking to Literature Temple for calligraphic works

 Thousands of people have been flocking to the Literature Temple during the lunar New Year to ask for calligraphy created by scholars to hang at home for good luck, and as home decorations.

HCM City focuses on developing transport infrastructure

 HCM City is seeking to develop transport infrastructure to cope with its burgeoning traffic and rapid development of suburban areas.

Vietnam’s 2018 prospects from foreigners’ perspectives

 The international community shares a belief in Vietnam’s prospects for 2018, thanks to economic stability, the government’s determination to reform institutions, and Vietnam’s greater status in the international arena.

Dog registration still low in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although the Ha Noi People’s Committee has recently tightened dog management by asking dog owners to register their pets, the vast majority of people have remained unaware of the policy.

Return to place of survival

 Vietnam is a word that always haunts the minds of American war veterans, who fought during the war in the country shaped like the letter “S”.

E-commerce market: big players follow hard on each other’s heels

VietNamNet Bridge - Tiki has received a hefty investment, Shopee is marching forward in midst of victory, Lazada has resources from Alibaba, and Cho Tot has new ambitions.

Fines no deterrent in construction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dr. Pham Sy Liem, Deputy Director of the Viet Nam Federation of Civil Engineering, speaks to Kinh Te & Do Thi (Economy & Urban Affairs) newspaper on how to bring the Construction Law to life.

Into the game

 McDonald’s has finally opened a restaurant in Hanoi, three years after arriving in Vietnam.

Prime Minister makes New Year visit to Da Nang

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited and extended New Year wishes to the armed forces and residents in the central city of Da Nang on February 16, or the first day of the Year of the Dog. 

Long-awaited CPTPP presents opportunities and pitfalls

With the eagerly anticipated conclusion of talks on the Comprehensive Partnership and Trans-Pacific Partnership’s (CPTPP) in late January, Vietnam embarked on a still more difficult path. 

World is turning

The traits and skills found among an organization’s leaders are changing as the business world around them changes.

Made-in-Vietnam agricultural control unit cheap and effective

VietNamNet Bridge - An agronomist has invented a smart device which controls the cultivation process, provides what plants need, and give warnings and advice to farmers. 

Industrial zones shift strategy to attract more small, medium-sized businesses

Industrial zones (IZs) are no longer offering tax and land rent incentives to attract investors, but are following new business strategies to attract investors to set up factories in IZs.

Young engineer develops software for self-propelled vehicles

Nguyen Duc Linh, who has an engineer’s degree in computer science and embedded systems, and his teammates have designed software for self-propelled cars. 

Da Nang’s beach in danger of landslides

VietNamNet Bridge - Da Nang beach, voted by Forbes as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet, is in danger of being wiped out because of landslides and erosion.

Unique rite of passage of Dao ethnic minority

 ‘Cap sac’ ritual is a rite of passage to mark the coming-of-age of the Dao ethnic men, affirming the recognition of the community and gods to them. 

Organik House says no to plastic

In Vietnam, people are becoming more aware of the importance of eating healthy food. Vegetarian restaurants and organic products have become more popular. The Organik House in HCM City is one of the best,