Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) have been ranked among the top five global cities that offered the highest office yield in the world, according to a newly-released world office report.

Local and foreign furniture brands are expected to expand as IKEA joins the market and FTAs make an impact.

 Vietnamese Traditional Culture Festival and International Cultural Exchange 2019 to be held from April 5 to 9 at Thang Long Citadel.

Hoi An ancient town is appealing to foreign tourists because of not only its nostalgic and peaceful atmosphere and architecture but also its special services, including the rental of ao dai, the traditional Vietnamese long dreess.

 It’s highly likely that the tentative motorbike ban in HCMC may face a setback. 

 African swine fever is spreading in Vietnam, hitting two more northern provinces of Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh, after it was first detected in three separate farms in two provinces earlier this month, bringing the affected provinces to 12.

In recent years pepper plants have suffered several diseases while pepper prices have dropped drastically, causing farmers to live in misery.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become a magnet for foreign technology firms, thanks to a workforce with high qualifications and competitive salaries.

 Chairman of China`s largest private builder wants to invest in an expressway project that runs across Vietnam.

 Lach Huyen deep sea port will enable direct exports from northern Vietnam to the US and European markets without transit through ports in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Design travel is a big trend for 2019 as travellers look to explore the world’s creative cities, culture and creators.

 A network of more than 160 ports throughout the country – with main gateways at Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Da Nang – have annual capacity of more than 11 million TEU.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many banks, fund management companies, insurance and securities companies have been setting up debt funds.

 For years, doctors at 115 Emergency Aid Centre in Da Nang city have accompanied rescue boats to save fishermen distressed at sea, helping them stay strong and make it safely back to shore.

VietNamNet Bridge - Large corporations in many business fields are continuing to pour more money into agriculture projects, targeting foreign markets.

 The Ministry of Construction yesterday admitted that disputes and lawsuits occurring in apartment buildings mostly in Hanoi and HCMC have been due to unclear legal documents.

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say the ‘entrepreneurial movement’ consists of many investors who just follow the crowds to set up businesses, but have little understanding of what they need to do. 

 Markets in Vietnam’s northern mountain region are places for local ethnic groups to trade goods and showcase their culture. Here's a story of a cattle market in Tra Linh district, Cao Bang province.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that the northern province of Ninh Binh will host the main events of the National Tourism Year 2020.

 The Ministry of Transport has again proposed that the Government classify ride-hailing companies, such as Grab, as taxi operators, as it seeks to replace Government’s Decree 86/2014 on business conditions for auto transport services.