The Political Bureau will issue a new resolution that serves as basis for Viet Nam to improve institutions, including tax policies, on foreign investment attraction in years to come. 

The Hanoi People’s Committee has set 22 targets for socio-economic development in 2019, focusing on State budget restructuring, improvement of its investment and business environment and promotion of the innovation and startup ecosystem.

 Japanese firms consider Viet Nam the most attractive investment destination in Asia due to the country’s high economic growth, its position as a production hub and its large consumer market.

 The prices of imported automobiles in the Vietnamese market may not reduce as much as expected after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership came into effect on Monday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport expects to start construction on 70 transport projects this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, the healthcare sector aims to reduce death rates caused by diseases and epidemics to increase life expectancy.

Seven golf course in central Vietnam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Vietnam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Da Nang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The California-based Vietnamese zitherist Vo Van Anh, whose stage name is Vanessa Vo, will perform at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3 tonight.

 The Vietnamese Government has hastened reforms but more renovations in State management are needed to facilitate businesses and effectively manage new business models, Chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc said.

 Football legend Dwight Yorke in his visit to Vietnam on Sunday said Vietnamese players should leave the country to improve their abilities.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A big win over Yemen in Group D’s last round match yesterday evening will help Vietnam having reach the knock-out stage of the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam would remain consistent in its policies regarding the South China Sea, which seek to respect international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, ...

 The second session of the Vietnam-UK Working Group on Trade and Investment Dialogue took place in London from January 14-15, focusing on orientations for cooperation after the UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit).

 Fireworks will light up the Hanoi sky to welcome the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 5 this year, at 30 display venues.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of truck drivers and truck driver assistants in HCM City were found to have used drugs after local authorities of Truong Tho Ward and police of Thu Duc District conducted tests last weekend.

 Two-way trade between Vietnam and India experienced a year-on-year rise of 40 percent to reach 10.69 billion USD in 2018, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs. 

 An entrenched cash using habit and safety concerns are the main reasons for people not to switch to non-cash payments, a workshop heard in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15.

VietNamNet Bridge - A survey has found that 52 percent of Vietnamese consumers feel overloaded with information, according to Doan Duy Khoi of Nielsen Vietnam.

ASEAN has applied various strategies to boost tourism. The unique cultures and diverse models of eco-tourism, recreational activities and travel options have made the region a top choice for tourists all over the world. 

 As many as 1,900 racers from 39 countries will join the Vietnam Trail Marathon in Moc Chau, in the northern mountainous province of Son La on January 19.