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Online food delivery market heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - After a quiet period, the online food market has become more active with the appearance of many new service providers.

Vietnamese blockchain group explores business opportunities

VietNamNet Bridge - The members of the Vietnamese blockchain community say they have confidence in the strong rise of technology in the future.

ODA projects to be inspected

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment will carry out an inspection into 2,600 ODA projects set up during 1993-2017 period. 

Shan Tuyet Tea harvesting season in Ha Giang

 The Dao ethnic minority group in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang are busy harvesting their first Shan Tuyet tea crop of the year.

Illegal shrimp hatcheries cause environmental damage

VietNamNet Bridge - In many shrimp cultivation areas, farmers are not treating waste water from shrimp ponds, but are allowing untreated waste water to go directly into the environment.

IU.IU.IU Exhibit- Life through the eyes of artists with autism

April is Autism Acceptance Month to raise awareness about autism, which is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships with others. 

Provincial departments with similar functions are to merge

 Le Thanh Van, a member of the National Assembly Finance and Budget Committee, speaks to VOV online about the pro and cons of merging provincial departments that have similar functions.

Vietnam is big winner of free trade deals

 The clinched free trade agreements (FTAs) has opened the door wider for Vietnamese goods to enter foreign markets, helping the country improve trade balance with its trade partners.

Thay Pagoda festival draws crowds from near and far

The Thay pagoda festival opened in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi on April 20, attracting large crowds of interested locals and visitors.

Crowds flood Hung Kings Temple for national festival

Thousands of pilgrims have flocked to the Hung Kings Temple festival in the northern province of Phu Tho, which is held annually on the tenth day of lunar March and falls on April 25 this year, causing severe congestion for many hours.

IFC considers issuing dong-linked international bonds

VietNamNet Bridge - IFC (the International Finance Corporation) has put forward a plan to issue dong-linked international bonds which will be transacted in US dollars in the international market.

Dam Sen Park to host Hung Kings death anniversary ceremony

 To show gratitude to Hung Kings, the founders of the country, and appreciation of the tradition of Vietnamese families, the Dam Sen Park will organize a ceremony to commemorate the Kings and a festival on Vietnamese families next week.

Hanoi lead tournament after unexpected draw

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi FC remains the top team in the V.League, although they were tied 1-1 by Sai Gon in a sixth round match on Sunday in the capital city.

Bamboo Airways prepares for take-off

 Vietnam’s newest commercial carrier Viet Bamboo Airways will officially enter operation in the final quarter of 2018, according to owners the FLC Group.  

Hanoi to build $417m road

 A ceremony to kick off work on the VND9.5trn (USD417m) route that links Vinh Tuy Ring Road to Nga Tu So Ward began on April 22.    

HCM City to strengthen management at private nurseries

Population growth in HCM City, especially near industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZ), has led to more children being sent to privately owned kindergartens, some of which do not meet safety standards.

Cryptocurrency under supervision

 Viet Nam has intensified inspections on cryptocurrency transactions as trading and investments using this payment system are on the rise in the country.

Foreign media laud Vietnam’s economic achievements

 A number of foreign press outlets have published articles lauding Vietnam’s economic achievements. 

Vietnam wins three golds at Aerobics Suzuki World Cup

 Vietnamese athletes won three gold, two silver and four bronze medals at the Aerobics Suzuki World Cup, which wrapped up in Japan on April 22 after four days of competition.

Vietnam accounts for 6 pct of world’s timber, wooden furniture market

 Vietnam’s exports account just 6 percent of the global timber and wooden furniture market which is estimated at 120 billion USD, said a local official.