The Hanoi Inspectorate on March 25 confirmed it would continue investigating violations related to forest land use and management in the city’s Soc Son district after releasing its initial conclusions on the violations last week.

Vietnamese police received a fugitive on the most wanted list from their Chinese counterpart at the Huu Nghi international border gate in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son on March 26.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a welcome ceremony in the highest rituals for a head of State for Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei in Hanoi

Vietnam wants the international community to join efforts in dealing with war consequences, helping the country develop sustainably and participate in UN peacekeeping operations more actively.

A Vietnamese delegation has actively participated in activities of the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2019), which opened in Langkawi island of Malaysia on March 26.

 Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has transferred 162 cases of large past due social insurance debts to the competent agencies for legal action, with many of the businesses in arrears being based in Hanoi and HCMC, the local media reported.

 Hosting a Formula One race in the capital of Hanoi in 2020 will bring both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s economic development, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported, citing an expert speaking at the workshop “Business is Great.”

 The HCMC government has decided to set up an intersectoral working team with 22 members to complete urban railway projects in the city, the local media reported.

VietNamNet Bridge - Having bought a large amount of foreign currency to increase forex reserves, the State Bank (SBV) is continuing its strategy to downsize foreign currency credit.

 Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro project which is scheduled to operate next month has started showing signs of deterioration.

The Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning (VIUP) under the Ministry of Construction has recommended three options to relocate the headquarters of 12 ministries and agencies out of Hanoi’s city-centre by 2030. 

 The European Union says it has developed a strategy to keep its 5G networks secure. It does not include a blanket ban on Huawei equipment.

The Central Highland Biological Institute was originally built in 1949 and is notable for its French architectural style. The site has quickly become a popular spot for sightseeing among young people.

 A Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from the fleet that was grounded after two deadly crashes made an emergency landing in Florida on Tuesday.

 Viet Nam will soon launch a new cryptocurrency exchange – the first of its kind in the country.

 Hanoi has secured 15th position in the list of the world’s 25 best destinations in TripAdvisor's latest annual Traveler's Choice Awards.

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a welcome ceremony in the highest rituals for a head of State for Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei in Hanoi on March 27 morning. 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to enhance the application of e-commerce with the aim of narrowing the digital divide, an official said at the Vietnam Online Business Forum 2019 held in Hanoi on March 26.

 Sea-based economic sectors contribute 10 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 Vietnam supplied 25 percent of Japan’s imported coffee products in the first 11 months of 2018, according to Nikkei Asian Review.  

 VietNamNet Bridge – A well-curated selection of artworks by Vietnam’s most exciting talents will be available for sale at the Vietnam’s only affordable art fair, Art For You.

“Hai Phuong” (Furie), an action movie by director Le Van Kiet starring actress Ngo Thanh Van, has become the highest-grossing film in Vietnam so far as it has earned more than VND200 billion after its premier four weeks ago.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The VN Social Security (VSS) aims to slash the social insurance debt ratio to below 1.7 per cent this year in an effort to ensure benefits for social insurance and health insurance card holders, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Youth Union members in Vietnam, with their ambition and creativity, play an enthusiastic role in protecting the environment.

US President Donald Trump has proposed removing some countries from its GSP (generalized system of preferences) program. If this occurs, exports from countries to the US will bear higher tariffs.