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State capital divestment from Sabeco and Habeco discussed

  State capital at the two brewers, Sai Gon Alcohol-Beer-Beverage JSC (Sabeco) and Ha Noi Alcohol-Beer-Beverage JSC (Habeco), may soon be transferred to the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).

Local firms dominate e-commerce in Vietnam

 Local firms are demonstrating their strength in winning hearts of Vietnamese consumers in e-commerce, an interactive E-commerce study conducted by iPrice has revealed.

Numerous land violations found on Phu Quoc Island

 Inspectors in the southern province of Kien Giang have revealed various violations in land management by the leaders of Phu Quoc Island District.

Three more OceanBank officers arrested for alleged fraud

The Ministry of Public Security has announced the arrest of three officers of OceanBank Hai Phong branch for their involvement in an alleged fraud that caused total losses of $17.63 million from its clients.

Hanoi's hospital performs two kidney transplants in one day

 The Hanoi-based Saint Paul Hospital has successfully performed two kidney transplants on Monday, bringing the hospital’s total kidney transplants to 23 since the first operation in December 2013. 

Vietnam's leading players win AIMAG rapid chess event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese chess players Le Quang Liem and Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son won another gold medal at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Turkmenistan yesterday, 

Counterfeit motorcycles spread on Vietnam’s roads

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many motorcycles and electrical motorcycles assembled in Viet Nam or imported from other countries are infringing upon protected industrial designs.

Vietnam, India to co-operate on maritime matters

India’s shipbuilding enterprises said they would comply with the needs of the Vietnamese shipyard industry at the Maritime Industry Business Meeting in Hai Phong City on September 25.

Vietnam defend Asian pencak silat title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam successfully defended its top position at the third Asian Pencak Silat Championship that ended in South Korea yesterday.

Nguyen Anh Tuan: creative ideas of global value

The accomplishments of the World Reconciliation Day, World Reconciliation Concert, Boston Global Forum and Global Citizenship Education Program with outstanding contributions by Nguyen Anh Tuan are some of the proof.

North Korea issue heats up 2017 World Reconciliation Day

While the world is witnessing fierce conflicts, the spirit and the voice of Reconciliation and Love need to be encouraged in every international forum and in the minds of peace-loving people.

Handmade lanterns survive half century

Artisans from the Phu Binh Lantern Village in HCM City’s District 11 are busy with orders this week, making traditional cellophane lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.

Climate-resilient measures needed to address threats to Mekong Delta: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Increased investment in climate-resilient housing, mangrove regeneration and early warning systems is urgently needed to ensure the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta, 

Songstress to tour Japan to perform Trinh Cong Son’s music

 VietNamNet Bridge – Songstress Giang Trang, known for singing only melodies by the late Vietnamese composer Trinh Cong Son, will tour Japan for her Ha Huyen 2 (Dark Moon 2) concert next month.

Where are Vietnamese firms in the online tourism market?

The Vietnamese online tourism market is predicted to increase from $2.2 billion in value in 2015 to $9 billion by 2025. However, it is unclear if Vietnamese firms can obtain a slice of the potentially lucrative pie. 

Vietnam Rubber Group approves equitisation plan

 Viet Nam Rubber Group (VRG) has decided the amount and price of shares offering in its initial public sale schedule next year.

HOSE to start trading covered warrants in November

 The new investment tool, covered warrant, will start listing and trading on the HCM Stock Exchange (HOSE) in November, according to ehe State Securities Commission (SSC).

Bad debt settlement resolution: Six banks selected

 The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has selected six commercial banks to pioneer the application of the recently-issued Resolution 42 on settling non-performing loans of credit institutions.

Tough challenges foreseen for Vietnam's oil, gas sector

 The oil and gas industry is one of the country’s key economic sectors, making important contributions to the national economy, but it is facing exceptionally tough challenges, especially in the context of deeper international integration.

ADB lowers VN growth forecast

 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected the economic growth of Viet Nam will be 6.3 per cent this year, taking 0.2 percentage points off from the previous forecast.