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Vietnamese crazy about foreign brands

Fashion, fast food, beverage, cinema and retail brands have been opening more and more stores in Vietnam as the retail sector has seen fast growth in recent years.

VNG’s Zombie receives 1mln downloads via Google Play

 Dead Warfare: Zombie is a name of fictitious shooting game of the VNG Corporation (Vinagame) which was ranked the fifth position of “Android Excellence's apps and games” nominated by Google on Android Excellence system.

Over 100 child dancers to perform in Tchaikovsky ballet “Nutcracker”

 The magnificent Tchaikovsky ballet, “Nutcracker” will be performed by child dancers for the first time at Hanoi Opera House on January 28.

Locally-made confectionery holds upper hand against foreign kinds in market

 This year, confectionery market starts earlier than previous years with various kinds in beautiful designs, especially Vietnamese-made goods as Vietnamese-made products hold the upper hand against foreign kinds.

HCM City region important economic center in Asia-Pacific by 2050

HCMC will be the leading motive force of the country and international trade hub with high adaptability toward balanced and sustainable development, playing the role of an important economic center in Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Outpouring of congratulations and rewards to U23 VN football team

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc phoned in to congratulate the national team on their superb win against Qatar that has electrified the nation and sent Vietnam to the final of the U23 Asian Championship.

Children enjoy early Tet cheer in Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Children in Hanoi are having an opportunity to enjoy an early Tet (lunar New Year festival) celebration at a programme that opened in Thang Long Imperial Citadel on January 22.

Further enhancing ASEAN – India strategic partnership

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam has left Hanoi for India in order to attend the ASEAN – India Commemorative Summit and the celebration of the 69th Republic Day of Indian.

ASEAN firms face $750 billion loss from cyber attacks

 According to a recent research commissioned by Cisco, the little investment in cyber security at the ASEAN’s top listed firms is the main reason behind these firms standing to lose $750 billion of their current market capitalisation to cyber attacks.

Shake-up in foreign-invested refinery and petrochemical projects

 Foreign investors have adjusted their reported changes in ownership as well as schedules for commercial operation in Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) and Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP).

12 topiary animals to welcome Tet at Hanoi park

12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

H&M to open third store in Vietnam

 Renowned international fast-fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is set to open its third major store in Vietnam, on January 27.

50 artists to perform in Spring Love

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 50 singers, dancers, musicians and fashion models will perform at a music and fashion programme tonight at HCM City’s Ben Thanh Theatre. 

Vietnam looks ahead to EVFTA bidding changes

 Vietnam is taking important steps towards fulfilling the commitments to international bidding outlined in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, in anticipation of growing investment from the region in the future.

The Nutcracker features little dancers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The classical ballet The Nutcracker will be performed by young dancers aged from 4 to 18 years old for the first time in Vietnam on January 28 at the Ha Noi Opera House. 

2017: eventful year for Vietnam logistics sector

In February 2017, the PM signed Decision 200 approving an action plan to develop Vietnam’s logistics by 2025, a large-scale plan with 60 tasks assigned to relevant ministries, agencies, associations and businesses.

Thang Long Palace opens for Tet

A wide range of cultural activities to reveal the depth of traditional Tet celebrations will take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from today. The programmes for children will run until Saturday.

Football fans flood the streets to celebrate Vietnam U23s victory

Many streets in Hanoi, HCMC, Nha Trang or Can Tho cities had been blocked by football fans who gathered to celebrate Vietnam's historic win against Qatar in the AFC U23 Championship semifinals on January 23. 

VN export and import enterprises growing sharply

 The number of enterprises involved in export and import activities has increased sharply since 2012, according to the preliminary results of the 2017 Economic Census conducted by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Another warning over Lactalis products

Last week, Vietnam received a warning on another 99 batches of baby formula products from French-based Lactalis over possible salmonella contamination, two months after the scandal-hit company ordered a global recall.