Trump, Kim take stroll around Metropole hotel in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong Un took a walk after their meeting at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel on Feb. 28.

Summit a chance for Vietnam to shine

As the world’s lens turns on Vietnam, the country has had a rare chance to put on a show and demonstrate its status as one of Southeast Asia’s brightest stars and worthy of a place in the international political arena.

Family Fun Day at Hive Villa Café Pool in HCMC

 The Family Fun Day will be held from 1pm to 6pm on March 3 at the Hive Villa Café & Pool on 29 Nguyen Ba Lan St in Thao Dien in HCM City’s District 2.

The Big Fat Quiz Movies at Hive Saigon

 The Big Fat Quiz Movies edition will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on March 19 at the Hive Saigon on 94 Xuan Thuy St in Thao Dien in HCM City’s District 2.

“Classical Favorites” at Salon Saigon

 The music night “Classical Favorites” will be held from 6:30pm to 8pm on March 23 at Salon Saigon on 6d Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street in HCM City’s District 3.

Film about Hawaii presented at Manzi

 Manzi Art Space and Hamakua Films (New York) will tomorrow screen August at Akiko’s, a film by Hawaiian director Christopher Makoto Yogi.

Vietnam issues silver coins to celebrate DPRK-USA Summit

 The Vietnam Stamp Company on February 27 issued 300 commemorative silver coins to welcome the second DPRK-USA Summit.

International journalists praise host’s efforts

 This is my first time in Hanoi. Before I got here I was a bit worried about the traffic, because you know your traffic is a lot heavy, we have to be very quick and fast to catch Trump and Kim’s moves. 

US, DPRK leaders attend expanded meeting

US President Donald Trump and leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un on February 28 attended an expanded meeting with members of the two delegations in Hanoi following their 45-minute one-on-one meeting earlier the same day. 

Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival on the horizon

 The third Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from April 27-29 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. 

The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens

 The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens

Hanoi citizens look forward to peace

Hanoi has been in the spotlight this week for hosting the historic meeting of two global political heavyweights. Vietnamese and expats living in the city speak with Việt Nam News about their feelings on this special occasion.

Cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat city

 During the early days of spring in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, many visitors have been attracted to the vibrant pink colours of cherry blossoms which have appeared throughout the city, creating romantic natural scenery.

International press wait for summit activities

 Thousands of local and foreign journalists wait at Metropole hotel in Hanoi to report on the second meeting between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un.

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China supports DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam

 China has voiced its support for the second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi from February 27-28, the Global Times said.

Doctor uses 5G to direct surgery live from a stage at Mobile World Congress

 When a team of doctors at Hospital Clinic Barcelona began removing a cancerous tumor from a patient's colon on Wednesday, the surgeon overseeing the procedure was over three miles away.

Will Amazon find 100 suppliers in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Amazon, the giant sales platform with 300 million buyer accounts worldwide, is seeking suppliers in Vietnam.


China lost 161 billionaires because its stock markets tanked

 China's recent stock market turmoil has dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of its super-rich.

Cartilatist - a breakthrough product in Vietnam’s stem cell industry

Cartilatist, the first off-the-shelf medicine product made from stem cells in Vietnam, is the result of 10 years of research and development at the Stem Cell Institute at the HCM City University of Natural Sciences.

US, DPRK leaders begin second day of summit in Hanoi

 US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un convened their meeting at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel on February 28 morning. 

Teenagers turn to books from days gone by

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teenagers are turning to readily available Vietnamese adult books written by authors in the 1980s and 90s.

Foreign reporters are working at the International Media Centre

 Just after two days of operation, the International Media Centre (IMC) for the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi has received much appreciation from foreign reporters for its working facilities.

Vietnam Airlines, Sabre expand strategic cooperation

Vietnam Airlines and Sabre Corporation (SABR) will expand their existing strategic cooperation in aviation information and technology under a 300-million USD deal inked in Hanoi on February 27.

Sixth ao dai festival to promote traditional culture, tourism

 The sixth Ao Dai (long dress) Festival in Ho Chi Minh City is set to take place from March 2 to 17 in various tourist spots of the city, heard a press conference held in the city on February 26.