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National E-document Exchange Platform to be introduced this week

 The Government plans to inaugurate a National E-document Exchange Platform on March 12, a move towards paperless Cabinet.

Why is a Vietnamese movie accepted in US, Canadian theaters?

 "Hai Phuong” or “Furie” has become the first Vietnamese film to be released in the US, receiving significant compliments from movie-goers and critics. 

Foreign investors to get easier way into Vietnam’s aviation industry

The International Air Transport Association also estimated that between now and 2020, passenger transportation in Vietnam is expected to rise by 16 percent, and from 2020 to 2030, by 8 percent.

E-commerce firms urged to spend money on m-commerce

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese businesses are still reluctant to invest in m-commerce despite the boom in smartphone use n the country. 


Vietnam’s Yeah1 to offload US-based ScaleLab after two months of acquisition

 By offloading ScaleLab, Yeah1 is losing an opportunity to expand its presence in the global market, as ScaleLab’s full roster of 1,750 influencers encompasses over 400 million YouTube subscribers, and garners 3 billion views per month.

Garlic harvest in Ly Son Island fails due to drought

Farmers in the island district of Ly Son have entered the harvest time of the winter-spring garlic crop these days but they have a poor crop due to prolonged hot weather.

VN banks urged to complete listing plans

The latest regulatory requirements make it impossible for banks to continue delaying their listing plans. 

Vietnam ready for mobile payment

 Mobile payment is becoming more and more popular thanks to its undeniable benefits, such as quickness, convenience, high security and continually updated features.

Life in northern Vietnam through lenses of Belgian travel photographer

 Belgian travel photographer Kevin Faingnaert recently spent time traveling through northern Vietnam, soaking in the atmosphere of this Southeast Asian gem.

Legal risks in the real estate market of Vietnam

 In a market where bending the rules is a common practice essential to competitiveness, involvement in a lawsuit over economic disputes is inevitable.

Philippine sailor in distress brought ashore in central province

 A Philippine sailor suffering from accidental electrocution while in the sea was brought to a hospital in Nha Trang city, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, in early morning of March 10.

Vietnam’s economic growth signals positive in 2019

 Many domestic and foreign experts have forecast the Vietnamese economy will continue to grow 7% this year thanks to drastic development of the manufacturing, processing, and service sectors.

15-year-old Vietnamese sets three youth world records

15-year-old Vietnamese weightlifter, Do Tu Tung, made a strong start at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships, bringing home three gold medals and setting three youth world records in the men's 49kg division. 

HCM City to crack down on pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has announced an action plan in 2016-20 to reduce environmental pollution.

Defence Ministry arrests man in int’l wanted list

 The Ministry of Defence on March 9 successfully extradited Le Quang Hieu Hung, a man in the international wanted list, from Cuba back to Vietnam. 

Vietcombank to sell Vietnam Airlines shares

 The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has offered to sell more than 2.3 million shares it owns in the national carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Ministry estimates GDP lower than its low growth scenario

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) lowered its estimate for Vietnam’s GDP growth to 6.58 percent in the first quarter of this year.

Ex-leader of Vietsovpetro to stand trial this month

 Tu Thanh Nghia, former General Director of the Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro, will face trial on March 21 on charges of “abusing position and power to appropriate assets.”

Van Gogh masterpieces shown in digital format in Hanoi

 Using modern digital technology, more than 30 masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh – the world’s most famous post-impressionist artist, are on display at an ongoing exhibition at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts in Hanoi.      

Vietnam optimises ASEM cooperation to raise its position: official

 Vietnam will make the best use of open opportunities for result-oriented cooperation generated by the Asia-Europe Meeting to serve its socio-economic development and improve its position in the international arena,