Vietnam’s fruits cleared for export to US market

VietNamNet Bridge - After 10 years of negotiations, Vietnam’s mango has received a license to enter the US market. However, the door to the market is narrow, with many barriers.

The need for PPP laws

 What the future holds for build-operate-transfer (BOT) roads in Vietnam remains unclear since stakeholders, including the authorities, developers and road management enterprises have yet to reach a consensus.

CNN lists best hotels on the beach in Da Nang

 The InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Fusion Maia, Naman Retreat are among Da Nang’s best hotels on the beach, Kate Springer wrote in an article published on the US news television CNN website.

M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

 The M’Nong have lived in Dak Nong province for a very long time. They have created worship ceremonies to express their hopes and aspirations.

Irish chef flips special burgers for Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam

 An Irish chef in Hanoi is serving a cheeky menu specially tailored to mark this week’s summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Reuters reports.

Vietnam tightens security ahead of US-N.Korea summit

 Security is being tightened in Hanoi at an unseen level as US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will have a second one-on-one meeting on February 27-28.

Japanese retailer MUJI to set foot in Vietnam

After the landfall of AEON, Takashimaya, 7-Eleven, and FujiMart, Vietnam’s retail market will welcome a new Japanese player called MUJI from Japan, which promises to heat up the race in this high-potential sector. 

Unique stamp set welcoming Trump-Kim Summit to be issued

The Ministry of Information and Communications collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce the launch of a stamp set commemorating the second historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un in Hanoi.

Eateries run special offers in anticipation of Kim-Trump summit

A number of Vietnamese restaurants across Hanoi have begun offering special products and services to welcome the upcoming Trump-Kim summit.

HCM City motorbike ban faces opposition

 Several experts have opposed the proposed HCM City ban on motorbikes in the city centre by 2030.

Saigon Heat lost to CLS Knights Indonesia at ABL

 Saigon Heat were defeated 81-79 by CLS Knights Indonesia in the ASEAN Basketball League on Sunday.

HCMC to host investment conference

 The HCM City People’s Committee has announced plans to hold an investment promotion conference in March.

Sugarcane farmers leave crops unharvested

 Thousands of hectares of sugarcane in Trà Cú District in the southern province of Trà Vinh have not been harvested due to falling prices.

Vietnam - DPRK traditional friendship and cooperation

 Vietnam - DPRK traditional friendship and cooperation

Summit hosting an opportunity to affirm Vietnam’s position, influence

 The hosting of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a great opportunity for Vietnam to improve its position and influence in the region, according to US experts.

Quang Binh offers free wifi at Phong Nha-Ke Bang

 Visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang, the area in the central province of Quang Binh that includes the world’s biggest cave Son Doong, will be able to get online with a new free public wifi network.

US-DPRK Summit 2019: Hanoi calls on locals to show civilized way of life

 A procession was held in Hanoi on February 25 to disseminate the municipal authorities’ call on the locals to demonstrate their civilized way of life ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, thus promoting Hanoi’s image to international friends.

Wood block exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s feudal names, capitals

 An exhibition on names and capitals of Vietnam through the feudal age until 1945 as carved on printing wood blocks of the Nguyen dynasty opened in Hanoi on February 25.

Summit to help Vietnam’s tourism put best foot forward

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association introduced a diverse range of activities from the tourism sector on the occasion of the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

Hanoi to serve free traditional food for int'l reporters

 Hanoi will serve free traditional food for reporters at the International Media Centre of the upcoming second DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam that takes place on February 27-28, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

Party Chief holds talks with Cambodian King

 Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh on February 25, during his ongoing state-level visit to Cambodia.

Big players ignite new race in Vietnam’s health-care market

 The Vietnamese health-care market is forecast to heat up in the coming time when more big investors are showing interest in the sector while private hospitals are promoting high-quality services to enlarge the share.

Unique female gong team in Central Highlands

 Referring to the melody of the Central Highlands gongs, people often refer to boys, carrying big gongs and beating and dancing to the music with the majestic sound of the Central Highlands. 

Vietnam-US relations through periods of time

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1995, the Vietnam-US relations have seen strong development. From being former enemies, the two countries set up their comprehensive partners in 2013.

HCM City metro ready next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of HCM City’s first metro line from Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Tourist Park in district 9 is expected to be completed by the end of 2020,