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Senior officials welcome former US Secretary of State in Hanoi

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh received former US Secretary of State John Kerry in Hanoi on January 16.

Two Philippine sailors rescued in Binh Dinh

 Two Philippine sailors who were had been drifting at sea for days were recently rescued by a fishing vessel in Vietnam’s central coastal province of Binh Dinh.

Sanitary workers hurry to clean up Hanoi streets after dump site blockage

 Hanoi sanitary workers have worked through the night to clear the large amounts of rubbish piled up for four days following a blockade by local people at a local dumping site in Soc Son District.

Marine plastic pollution requires international cooperation

 There are two key components needed to rid the oceans of plastic, a senior professor has warned.

Directive highlights denouncer protection

 The Politburo has issued a directive on enhancing the Party’s leadership in protecting those who detect, denounce and fight corruption, wastefulness and wrongdoings. 

MoMo announces record-breaking growth in 2018

 MoMo cements its position as the number one e-wallet and digital financial services platform in Vietnam with another year of record-breaking growth in 2018 on the back of the Series C investment led by Warburg Pincus.

APPF-27 wraps up, adopting Siem Reap joint declaration

The 27th annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum wrapped up in Siem Reap ancient city, Cambodia on January 16 and its chair, President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin, declared it a success.

Vietnam’s GDP projected to grow 6.9% in 2019: Standard Chartered

 Standard Chartered Bank anticipates that the Vietnamese central bank is likely to remain accommodative in the near term to support growth, even as inflation edges higher.

Better protection of strategic investors’ rights to allure more shareholders

 As the stock market is experiencing high volatility and shows little signs of strong recovery, the state is struggling to sell its stake in SOEs on schedule.

Former deputy director of VN Pharma arrested

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency announced it had detained Phan Xuan Thien, former deputy director of Viet Nam Pharma Joint Stock Company, and Hoang Truc Vy, ...

Demand for pre-Tet seasonal workers rises

 Many companies are rushing to recruit seasonal workers before the upcoming Tet Holiday, offering them quite attractive salaries.

International seminar kicks off Vietnam Economic Forum 2019

 The Vietnam Economic Forum (VEF) 2019 officially kick-started on January 16 in Hanoi, with the opening of an international seminar entitled “Infrastructure Development, Financing and Governance in Asia”.

Vietnam beat Yemen 2-0, hopeful for berth in AFC Cup knockout stage

 Vietnam defeated Yemen 2-0 in the last match of Group D in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2019, which was held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UEA) on January 16 (local time).

Mekong Delta firms urged to sell to Japan

 Mekong Delta firms should make use of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to do more business with Japan, experts told a conference in Can Tho city.

Food delivery market heats up, weak competitors drop out

VietNamNet Bridge - Having an estimated value of $33 million, the competition in the food delivery sector is as cutthroat as the ride-hailing market.


Trade disputes on the rise in Vietnam

 With the growth of merger and acquisition activities in Vietnam, the number of trade disputes in Vietnam is on the rise.

Geographical indication critical for VN produce protection

 Geographical Indication (GI) is vital in the process of building trade names, developing sustainable global markets, and intellectual property protection for Vietnamese produce.

Realizing the benefits of CPTPP

Vietnam's trade benefitting fully from the CPTPP requires the country and its enterprises put the agreement to their advantage and comply with all regulations.

Literature prize needs to promote creativity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Annual prizes by the Viet Nam Literature & Art Association were presented to 65 of its members early this month in Hanoi. The awards review and evaluate the performance of artists over the year.

Tu Lien kumquat village gears up for Year of the Pig

 The village of Tu Lien in Hanoi, which is known for growing ornamental kumquat trees, is putting the finishing touches on its products to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year.