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Imported king crab, lobster selling well in Vietnam

American and Canadian lobsters and king crabs have become the choice of many Vietnamese people, who want to enjoy high-end products but cannot afford local prices.

Fair play for all parties

 Decision 24 of the Ministry of Transport on the pilot management of transport service providers using technology applications expired a year ago (January 2018).

Thung grapefruit farmers expect good profits during Tet season

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers who grow Thúng grapefruit in My Tho City in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tien Giang expect to earn a good profit during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday season.

Job outlook disappointing for university graduates

VietNamNet Bridge - The mayor of HCM City says that 60 percent of university graduates are taking jobs in fields unrelated to their majors at school. 

Neu pole erection ceremony reenacted at Hue Imperial Citadel

 A ceremony to plant Neu (a tall bamboo pole with red garment strips used to ward off evil spirits during the lunar New Year) was reenacted at the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s Hue City on January 28.

US cruise tourist gets timely hospitalisation

 Vietnamese search and rescue vessel SAR27-01 arrived at Nha Trang port, the central province of Khanh Hoa, on January 28, bringing a US cruise tourist ashore for medical treatment. 

Japanese startup in Vietnam gets $15 million injection

Cinnamon Inc., a Japanese AI start-up firm, which has a technology research centre in Vietnam, said on January 28 that it has successfully raised $15 million from investors to serve the expansion of its operation in the US.

Climate change Vs. energy security

 Not only does climate change affect the people’s livelihoods but it also seriously threatens energy security. What is the solution to the problem of ensuring energy security without harming the environment?

Several firms to be subject to internal audit in April

 Listed companies, those having half the charter capital owned by the State and those fully owned by the State must undergo an internal audit from April, according to the Government’s recently issued decree.

Quang Ninh plays the “big game” with Van Don Economic Zone

 The transportation infrastructure projects connecting Van Don Special Administrative-Economic Zone (Van Don SAEZ) are being implemented under the PPP form and make an ideal case study for successful development.

Foreign artists exhibit nature in HCM City

 Artists Karine Guillermin from France and Elena Osuna from the US are jointly holding an exhibition titled “Visions of nature” at The Hummingbird Cafe in District 1, HCMC.

H’Hen Nie listed among Timeless Beauty Top 5

 H’Hen Nie has been named among the Top 5 finalists of the Timeless Beauty award by Missosology and becomes the only Vietnamese representative to make it through into the award’s final stage.

Vietnam’s foreign debt down US$5 billion on loan restructuring at Sabeco

 The move would provide ThaiBev with a more transparent control of Sabeco, The Edge Singapore reported.

More reforms urged to encourage FDI in Vietnam’s real estate market

 The Law on Housing and the Law on Real Estate Business have partially lifted the barriers for foreigners investing in Vietnam’s real estate market and thus opened the floodgate for foreign investment in the sector.

12-month time frame to build F1 circuit in Hanoi is ambitious: Designer

 Unlike some other modern street circuits, Hanoi will be liked by drivers due to the high level of difficulties, according to F1 designer Hermann Tilke.

HCM City ensures transportation for people returning home for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Transportation units at coach stations and airports as well as train stations in HCM City are busy meeting passenger demand for travel before and after the Tet (Lunar New year) holiday.

Vietnam begins trial against former police officers

 Two police generals standing trial are among Vietnamese high-ranking officials brought to justice recently amid the corruption crackdown.

Concerns raised following record motorbike sales in Vietnam

 The rising circulation of motorbikes has triggered concerns over consequences namely pollution and traffic accidents.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 27-February 2

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on January 27-February 2

Hanoi’s largest fish market on Kitchen Gods’ Day

 Today, January 28 or the 23rd of the 12th lunar month is the Kitchen Gods’ Day when families across Vietnam bid farewell the Kitchen Gods to thank them for watching over their house for the year.