Vietnam’s manufacturing sector once again saw the strongest upturn among seven ASEAN countries in December 2018, though the growth eased from the particularly strong rate seen in the previous month.

 Minister of Public Security Sen.Lt.Gen To Lam has proposed the UK Government continue supporting Vietnam in enhancing capacity, information exchange and technical equipment for the fight against organised and cyber crimes. 

 After an incredible 2018, Vietnam’s footballers are set for another busy year with three key international tournaments.

 13-year-old golfer Dang Quang Anh has entered the list of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), Ha Noi Moi newspaper reported. 

 The first trading session of Vietnam’s stock market in 2019 began with a gong-beating ceremony held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) on January 2. 

 Two overseas Vietnamese who were winners of the Grammy and Emmy Awards will hold two special music shows in Ho Chi Minh City.

VietNamNet Bridge - As a hotspot for wildlife trafficking and consumption since the late 80s, Vietnam is facing a risk of depletion of biodiversity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong speaks to Nông thôn Ngày nay (Countryside Today) newspaper about achievements recorded by the agriculture sector in 2018.

 The Vietnam-UK deputy foreign minister-level political consultation took place in Hanoi on January 2.

With Circular 42 issued on December 28, 2018 which replaced Circular 24, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) tightened lending in foreign currencies in an effort to ease dollarization.

 From F1 races to Viet Nam’s first car, it was a great year for the automobile sector. Here are Bizhub’s five top auto events of 2018.

People have flocked back to Hanoi after enjoying 4 days holiday over the New Year, resulting in traffic congestion throughout the city.

 German lecturer Veronika Radulovic will hold a lecture on January 3 on the No War No Vietnam exhibition which took place at the center for contemporary art Galerie Nord in Berlin from August to October 2018.

 First babies born in Vietnam in 2019 arrived at midnight in Tu Du Maternity Hospital in Ho Chi Minh and the National Maternity Hospital in Hanoi.

 With the economy reaching an 11-year high and growth quality significantly improved in 2018, the Vietnamese government expects the same growth to be achieved in the following 12 months. 

With the prospects of power shortages in the coming time as well as concerns about transmission line and grid connection, solar rooftop panels could ease power demand, while contributing to sustainable development. 

 The year 2018 ended with many remarkable events occurring in the financial sector, including the higher-than-expected State budget revenue, the hike in environmental protection tax, and the property tax proposal, among others.

 The General Department of Taxation’s plan of taxing business households with annual revenue from VND100 million (US$4,350) is causing controversy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Mekong Delta are sowing various vegetables and fruits for harvest ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) next February.

 Many textile and garment enterprises have improved operations to prepare themselves for the list on the stock market.