Vietnam ranks third at AFF U-22 Championship

 Vietnam’s U-22 football team ranked third at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-22 Youth Championship after beating host Cambodia 1-0 on February 26.

IFC helps universities improve training capacity

 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a cooperation agreement with the Hanoi Architectural University and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture on February 26 to improve training capacity.

Top leader’s visits to Laos, Cambodia - important external activities

 The visits to Laos and Cambodia by Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong are important external activities which have profound meaning in the relationship between Vietnam and the neighbouring countries.

First Singapore cultural exchange festival to be held in Hanoi

 The first Singapore cultural exchange festival will take place in Hanoi on March 23-24, according to Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Catherine Wong.

Hanoi hosts meeting of APF Women’s Parliamentary Network

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attended the opening session for both meetings of the APF’s Women’s Parliamentary Network and the APF Education, Communication and Cultural Affairs Committee in Hanoi on February 26. 

Armored cars mobilised for security of summit

 Armored cars mobilised for security of summit

Deputy PM Minh holds talks with US Secretary of State

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the comprehensive partnership with the US during talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Hanoi on February 26. 

Foreign reporters follow President Trump’s landing in Vietnam

 Reporters at the International Media Centre watched the moment when President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Feb. 26.

US President arrives in Vietnam for DPRK-USA summit

 US President Donald Trump arrived at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 20:58 hours on February 26 for his second summit with DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, and bilateral activities in Vietnam. 

Jarai people’s Pran mat craft

The Jarai people in Gia Lai province have maintained many traditional handicrafts, such as weaving brocade fabric and making musical instruments, bamboo papooses, and pineapple-leaf mats.

 

US special agents inspect security at airport

 US special agents inspect security at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Feb. 26 prior to President Donald Trump’s arrival for DPRK-USA summit.

New impetus to improve VN'S export system efficiency

 Vietnam’s goods are successfully entering many European and Asian markets through foreign retailers. 

Chairman Kim Jong-un visits DPRK embassy in Hanoi

 Chairman Kim Jong-un visited the embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Hanoi on the afternoon of February 26.

Unique coffee shop in Danang City

Da Nang City homes a lot of spectacular scenes and locations. One spot to add to the list is a rather small but amazing coffee shop.

Oscars 2019: Takeaways from the 'host-free' Academy Awards

 It's sigh-of-relief time at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. After a tumultuous build-up, a host-free, more streamlined Oscars yielded a mild uptick in ratings Sunday night, ...

Swedish choir celebrates Sweden–VN diplomatic ties

The Gustaf Sjokvist Chamber Choir of Sweden will perform along with Vietnamese artists at the HCM City Opera House on March 2 to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam.

Phan Chau Trinh Culture Foundation closes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Foundation, a non-profit organisation that manages the Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations, has officially closed, 

HCM City revives $431m flood prevention project

HCM City has instructed government departments and district administrations to reassess how much land is required for building various facilities for its VND10 trillion ($431 million) flood prevention project

DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un’s visit to Vietnam spotlighted

 International news agencies on February 26 published various articles on the arrival of DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un in Vietnam earlier the same day, beginning an official friendship visit to the country and attending the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

Mobile World Investment to pour $43m into grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh

 Mobile World Investment Corporation has approved a plan to pour another VND1 trillion (US$43 million) into its grocery store chain subsidiary Bach Hoa Xanh to raise the company’s charter capital.

Farmers scammed by fake support centre

 A centre to support low-income people has been found cheating billions of VND from their depositors across Vietnam.

Go-Viet launched ride-haling without permission in HCM City

 Go-Viet has yet to be approved to launch ride-hailing services by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), however, the company is already operating in Ho Chi Minh City.

Steel stock prices on rise despite unsatisfied warnings

The stock price of steel companies like Hoa Sen, Nam Kim, and Hoa Phat are still on the rise despite securities companies’ warnings to rein in buyers.

Prohibited goods on Lazada and Shopee

 Lawyers believe Lazada and Shopee could be fined for VND30-40 million ($1,300-1,740) for the loose administration of goods sold on their websites, causing serious consequences. 

Vinasun-Grab litigation taken to appeals court

Neither Vinasun nor Grab are satisfied with the HCM City court’s decision in their lawsuit for damages, scheduling an appeals case for March.