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Doctoral scholarships offer research opportunities for women

 Two educators from well-known universities in Vietnam have been awarded the 2019 RMIT Vietnam doctoral scholarships for women. 

More harm than good

 It’s highly likely that the tentative motorbike ban in HCMC may face a setback. 

African Swine Fever spreads to 12 provinces in Vietnam

 African swine fever is spreading in Vietnam, hitting two more northern provinces of Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh, after it was first detected in three separate farms in two provinces earlier this month, bringing the affected provinces to 12.

Pepper farmers get into debt because of diseases, low prices

In recent years pepper plants have suffered several diseases while pepper prices have dropped drastically, causing farmers to live in misery.

Foreign tech firms scout for Vietnamese engineers

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become a magnet for foreign technology firms, thanks to a workforce with high qualifications and competitive salaries.


Chinese firm wants to invest in Vietnam expressway projects

 Chairman of China`s largest private builder wants to invest in an expressway project that runs across Vietnam.

South Korea eyes deep sea port project in Haiphong

 Lach Huyen deep sea port will enable direct exports from northern Vietnam to the US and European markets without transit through ports in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Vietnam featured in world’s top 10 emerging markets logistics

 A network of more than 160 ports throughout the country – with main gateways at Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Da Nang – have annual capacity of more than 11 million TEU.

Investors rush to pour money into bond funds

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks, fund management companies, insurance and securities companies have been setting up debt funds.


Doctors brave waves to save fishermen distressed at sea

 For years, doctors at 115 Emergency Aid Centre in Da Nang city have accompanied rescue boats to save fishermen distressed at sea, helping them stay strong and make it safely back to shore.

Big investors begin to profit from investments in agriculture

VietNamNet Bridge - Large corporations in many business fields are continuing to pour more money into agriculture projects, targeting foreign markets.


Legal framework needs be improved to solve disputes in apartment blocks

 The Ministry of Construction yesterday admitted that disputes and lawsuits occurring in apartment buildings mostly in Hanoi and HCMC have been due to unclear legal documents.

Vietnamese youth pursue startup ideas in digital technology

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say the ‘entrepreneurial movement’ consists of many investors who just follow the crowds to set up businesses, but have little understanding of what they need to do. 

Tra Linh cattle market– the biggest in Vietnam’s northern region

 Markets in Vietnam’s northern mountain region are places for local ethnic groups to trade goods and showcase their culture. Here's a story of a cattle market in Tra Linh district, Cao Bang province.

Ministry wants ride-hailing firms to be treated as taxi operators

 The Ministry of Transport has again proposed that the Government classify ride-hailing companies, such as Grab, as taxi operators, as it seeks to replace Government’s Decree 86/2014 on business conditions for auto transport services.

Market volatility predicted in March

 Stock rallies are predicted to continue this month, led by positive factors at home and abroad, though volatility may be more frequent than in February, said securities market watchers.

Vietnamese versions of Russian literary works introduced to public

 The Russian Centre of Science and Culture held a ceremony at the Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City on March 9, to introduce the Vietnamese versions of Russian literary works and documents to the Vietnamese public.

Five S.Korean tourists seriously injured in coach crash in Binh Thuan

 A 30-seater coach which was carrying South Korean visitors in the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan turned upside down this afternoon, March 9, leaving the Vietnamese driver dead and five travelers severely injured.

Hanoi rehearses fight against outbreak of African swine fever

A rehearsal was held in Hanoi on March 7 to prepare in the event of an African swine fever outbreak in the capital city.

Nhat Ha achieves Top 6 finish at Miss International Queen 2019

Vietnamese representative Do Nhat Ha clinched her position in the Top 6 of Miss International Queen 2019.