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Parents choose private schools because of quality, not tuition

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite high tuition, private schools continue to attract Hanoi parents and their children because of their education quality. 

Shopping via smartphones becoming more popular

More and more Vietnamese consumers are using smartphones to search information about products, order goods and make payments, according to Nguyen Phi Hung, director of DKT Media, Google’s main partner in Vietnam. 

Foreigners buy houses in Vietnam as green light turns on

VietNamNet Bridge - Though some problems still exist in the legal framework, more and more foreigners are registering to buy houses in Vietnam.

Moody's notes shortcomings of VAMC

Ratings agency identifies limitations facing Vietnam Asset Management Company in its work to handle non-performing loans.

HCM City to set up smart transport operation center in 2020

The HCMC Department of Transport expects a smart transport operation center to be in place in 2020 to integrate all traffic monitoring equipment and transport infrastructure management facilities to better manage traffic in the city. 

Foreign-language contract laws vary in VN

In civil and commercial agreements, the parties to the contract may choose Vietnamese or other foreign languages to be the language of contracts. An exception applies in cases where specialised laws may require the contract to be written ...

Technology ministry says will prop up startups

 The Ministry of Science and Technology said it is finding ways to spur growth of startups following the Government’s approval last month of a national scheme to support an innovative startup ecosystem.

Getting on board

 Domestic and foreign investors alike have been keenly monitoring opportunities for M&As in Vietnam's real estate market.

Head-on collision along Da Lat mountain pass kills eight

A serious head-on collision between two passenger buses occurred in the morning of June 19 at Prenn mountain pass in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, killing at least eight and injuring 30 others.

Final plan for Noi Bai expansion still in air

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Nhat, Deputy Minister of Transport, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the need to expand Noi Bai International Airport.

Does every child dream of being a star?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most children and teenagers enjoy acting for fun but not as a career, says HCM City conservatory director.

The world-renowned chefs who "fell in love" with Vietnamese cuisine

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese cuisine is so famous that many well-known chefs in the world have  cookedits famous dishes.

Big bonuses at big conglomerates please staff

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese working for Vietnamese-owned enterprises can receive sky-high bonuses of up to hundreds of billions of dong.

Vietnam aims to draw foreign students

 Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bui Van Ga spoke to the newspaper Kinh te & Do Thi (Urban & Economic Affairs) about Vietnam’s efforts to attract foreign students.

Pondering life through the rhythms of Xam singing

 VietNamNet Bridge – A performance of Xam singing, a form of unique traditional folk music, took place recently at the Hao Nam communal house in Ha Noi.

El Nino causes coral bleaching in Con Dao islands

 El Nino-triggered coral bleaching has spread to approximately one fourth of coral reef areas across waters around Con Dao Islands off the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau since March.

Ha Giang to hold 2nd annual Mong Ethnic Cultural Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second Mong (H’mong) Ethnic Cultural Festival will be held in Dong Van District in the northern province of Ha Giang in early October.

HCM City eyes chemical trade centre

 HCM City’s Department of Industry and Trade has submitted a proposal to the city’s People’s Committee on opening a chemical trade centre.

Vietnam smartphone subscriptions to triple

 Viet Nam is expected to witness one of the largest growths in mobile broadband subscriptions in Southeast Asia together with Myanmar, Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines, by 2021.

Vietnamese startups not ready to enter bourse

VietNamNet Bridge - The idea of setting up a stock market specifically for startups was first raised at a workshop held in HCM City last week which discussed solutions for startups to seek capital.