A National Assembly resolution on nonperforming loans takes effect tomorrow with lawmakers hopeful it will help resolve much of the remaining bad debts held by commercial banks and real estate projects across the nation.

 Agricultural products exported to China now account for 50 per cent of total border trade flow between the two countries, signifying greater approval from Chinese consumers, officials say.

 Viet Nam’s business climate is anticipated to improve in the second half of 2017, but economic growth will be at 6.5 per cent, falling short of the Government’s target.

 The current technology era is creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses in the process of enhancing and managing resources, delegates told a seminar in HCM City on Friday.

 The occupancy rate at operational industrial parks (IPs) nationwide has hit 73 per cent, according to the Economic Zone Management Department under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents FC (PVF) won the National U15 Football Championship after beating Viettel 2-0 in the final match at Tay Ninh Stadium on Saturday. 

 Vietnam lost to Kazakhstan 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 20-25 in the Pool E of the SMM 19th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship at Alonte Sports Arena in the Philippines yesterday.

Twenty-five golfers will play in the final round of the TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Viet Nam 2017 (WAGC) following their victory at the northern region qualifying round.

A photo exhibition entitled "Dreams Are Blue" has opened in HCM City

Three arts envoys – Sharath Patel, Stephanie Mulligan and Chris Vu – aka DJ Veseatile - will provide a sound and light training programme and performance at Da Nang’s Trung Vuong Theatre from August 14-18.

The HCM City Border Guard Force and the HCM City Department of Customs have worked together to uncover 48 cases of smuggling illegal goods via border lines, confiscating over $2.2 million worth of items since 2012. 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced it is preparing to review 30 years of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam. 

 If you haven’t visited the Hanoi Opera House, please visit the website www.ifi.vn. In only 15 minutes, visitors can experience a virtual tour of the opera house.

Mai Xa is a small village, about 20km from Dong Ha City of Quang Tri Province, with a landscape typical of a rural village with a tranquil temple and peaceful river habour. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of Vietnamese students have won top prizes at international Olympiads in the last 40 years, but the country’s scientific achievements remain modest.

VietNamNet Bridge - Coal-fired thermal power plants which emit huge amounts of dust are still not required to issue reports on the possible impact on people’s health.

VietNamNet Bridge - The share prices of many securities companies have increased since the beginning of the year thanks to the rising stock market.

VietNamNet Bridge - Karaoke shop owners spend at least VND1 billion on equipment and facilities for one karaoke room, creating a competitive market for suppliers.  

200 artists from the USA, European and Vietnam will offer a musical extravaganza consisting of 12 programs ranging from opera, chamber music, and symphonies to contemporary dance in HCMC from August 19 to 27.

 Many drivers are putting small notes into bottles when they pay toll fees at Cai Lay BOT toll station in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang as part of a go-slow protest at excessive fees.