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Railway sector strives to compete with airlines

VietNamNet Bridge - With a small transport market share, the railway sector does not have money to upgrade infrastructure, locomotives and wagons. With poor infrastructure and facilities, it cannot attract many passengers.

Executives born under the Rooster Sign

Roosters are known for their high level of integrity and efficiency in their works. They like to be independent and don’t like to rely on others. Here are ten top business executives born under the Rooster Sign.

Building a righteous, enabling government in 2017

 In 2017, the Vietnamese government continues to promote start-ups and building a righteous, enabling government towards the motto “Strengthening disciplines, upholding responsibility, promoting innovation, and ensuring rapid, sustainable growth”.

Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicks off

 The Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicked off in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, on January 31, drawing the participation of thousands of villagers and visitors.

In all occasions, a xoi fix satisfies cravings

 If rice is Vietnam’s staple crop, xoi (sticky rice) is the nation’s choice dish, as much as the famous pho (rice noodle soup), if not more so.

Soldiers silently safeguard Truong Sa archipelago

 Nearly 250 nautical miles away from the mainland, Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago consists of more than 100 islands, shoals, coral dunes, and underwater islets.

People flock to pagodas for a prosperous year ahead

 Visiting pagodas on the first days of the Lunar New Year is a deep-rooted tradition of Vietnamese people. Amidst the Tet atmosphere, let’s join a tour to pagodas in the capital city.

Scientific research institute V-KIST becomes operational

The government has approved the list of members of the Council of V-KIST, a research institute set up in accordance with the South Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).

More students register to study in Japan for work purposes only

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese register to study in Japan under the mode of self-sufficient study just to seek jobs in the country.

Coffee chains expand as profits remain high

VietNamNet Bridge - Coffee chains in Vietnam have been developing rapidly in recent years with annual revenue growth rate of 32 percent, according to Euromonitor.

Ancient cinnamon gardens at Ngoc Linh Mountain

Nam Tra My district of Quang Nam province is well known as the homeland of Ngoc Linh ginseng. However, it also produces Tra My cinnamon which has been growing there for hundreds of years.

Luxury cars flooding Vietnamese market

VietNamNet Bridge - Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Porsche and BMW auto manufacturers have been expanding their distribution networks in Vietnam in recent months.

VN faces strange steel shortage

 Though Viet Nam possesses huge amounts of iron ore, there is a serious shortage of steel for the mechanical engineering industry and defense industry.

VN E-commerce well placed to meet growth targets

 E-commerce is no longer an option that Vietnamese enterprises can ignore.

U22 team called to play Malaysian friendly

 Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC are at the bottom of the V.League, however they have contributed nine players to the national U22 team list, which was released on January 23.

Vietnam to host Asian badminton event

 Việt Nam will host Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in February at HCM City’s Nguyễn Du Culture & Sport Club.

Golfers to challenge at World Masters in Da Nang

 Golfers from around the world will flock to Việt Nam’s central coast for a great value week of golf and entertainment at the Accor Việt Nam World Masters Championship from August 13-19.

VN Football Federation reserved with World Cup dream

 World Cup 2026 will have 48 teams taking part but the chance for Việt Nam to compete in the tournament is very difficult, a football federation official said.

Vinh is promoted coach of U19 team

 Đinh Hồng Vinh has been appointed head coach of the national U19 squad, which will undergo a training course in China next month.

Shooting coach Park applies for Vietnamese citizenship

 Shooting expert and coach Park Chung-gun of the national team has submitted documents to become a Vietnamese citizen.