International Mother Language Day celebrated in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Poets from different countries recited poems in their mother tongues at a ceremony held on Thursday in Hanoi to celebrate International Mother Language Day.

Nhon–Ha Noi Railway section to be operational next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Nhon – Ha Noi Railway depot included in the CP08 construction package and elements of the surrounding elevated section are expected to be completed this year, 

Experts call for high-speed HCM City – Can Tho railway to ease delta congestion

 VietNamNet Bridge – A high-speed rail route between HCM City and Can Tho will help smoothen passenger and cargo transport in the Mekong Delta, 

Gyalwang Drukpa visits Vietnam to bestow blessings

His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa, spiritual master of Buddhism’s Drukpa Lineage unfurled the giant Avalokiteshvara Thongdrol to open the Avalokiteshvara Festival at Tay Thien Grand Mandala Stupa, 

Dried persimmons in Dalat

 Persimmons have long been a signature of Dalat, a city in the Central Highlands. In recent years,  new persimmon products have surfaced, making use of a Japanese technique which relies on wind and sunshine.

Small businesses reap rewards from Trump-Kim summit

Many businesses in Hanoi have created unique products related to the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un as a way to attract customers.

Gene decoding technology enables cancer screening in Vietnam

 Genetics testing company Genetica Vietnam on February 24 clinched deals with American International Hospital (AIH) and suppliers in HCMC to launch healthcare services focusing on decoding human genes.

More passport holders from multiple countries eligible for e-visas

 Vietnam has added 34 more countries, including major source markets in Europe, to the list of those whose nationals can apply for single-entry e-visas with a validity of 30 days, starting from early this month.

Heritage Space to hold “Finding the Souls of Cities” talk

 Heritage Space Library in Hanoi will hold a talk themed “Finding the Souls of Cities” on March 2, featuring associate professor Pham Thuy Loan as guest speaker and Dr. Dang Hoang Giang as host.

German and Vietnamese artists to hold electronic music workshop at Goethe Institut

Berlin-based sound artist, composer and experimental turntablist Ignaz Schick will hold a workshop on electronic music at the German cultural center Goethe Institut in Hanoi on Sunday, March 3, starting at 8 p.m.

More property transfers involving jailed Vu Nhom under scrutiny

 The Government Inspectorate has submitted at least eight land and housing transfer files involving jailed property tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu, 44, alias Vu Nhom, and his relatives to the Ministry of Public Security for further investigation.

Can Tho airport operates at only 30% of capacity

 Can Tho International Airport, which is the crucial air link between the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and other localities, such as Hanoi, Danang, Con Dao and Phu Quoc, is operating at only some 30% of its capacity since its launch in 2011.

State ownership at least 65% after Agribank’s IPO: Deputy PM

 State ownership at Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) will remain at approximately 65% in the upcoming period, after the bank launched its initial public offering.

Demand for labor surges in southeastern provinces after Tet

 The number of new employees needed in the southeastern provinces will reach an estimated 100,000 people this year, as the demand for labor after the Tet Holiday surges. 

Over US$3 billion proposed for building Danang urban railway network

South Korea's Seoul Metro Corporation on February 21 proposed spending over US$3 billion on construction of an urban railway system in Danang, including metro and tramway lines, during a meeting with the Danang City municipal government.

Vietnam’s open economy vulnerable to upheavals

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s economy is becoming more vulnerable to world events, especially the US-China trade war.

Photo exhibition on Bru – Van Kieu people opens at Fine Arts Museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition about the life and religion of the Bru – Van Kieu ethnic group in Vietnam has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

VN claims second win at Mr International

 VietNamNet Bridge – Model Trinh Bao, 24, won the top prize at Mr International on February 24, 2019, in Manila, the Philippines.

African swine fever continues spreading in Vietnam

 African swine fever (ASF) has continued spreading its wings to Vietnam, affecting the northern city of Haiphong, making it the country’s third locality hit by the epidemic.

Vietnam ready to provide best conditions for DPRK-USA Summit

 Vietnam is willing to provide the best conditions for the second DPRK-USA Summit scheduled to take place in the capital city of Hanoi on February 27 and 28, said a local official.

Bamboo Airways to open RoK, Taiwan routes

 Bamboo Airways has submitted a proposal to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam on the opening of flight routes from Hanoi and HCM City to the Republic of Korea and Taiwan in 2019.

Love duets make waves at festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual Lim love duet singing festival, which often takes place on the 13th-14th of the first lunar month, will be marked this year with a festival titled Về Miền Quan Họ (Visiting Quan Họ Region). 

State visit to help build new vision for Vietnam-Cambodia ties

 Vietnam and Cambodia expect the State visit by Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will help build a new vision for bilateral cooperation towards 2030 and beyond, said Ambassador Vu Quang Minh.

DPRK-USA Summit – Golden chance for tourism

 The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a golden chance to promote Vietnamese tourism and enhance the image of a safe, friendly and hospitable destination.

Vietnam leaves imprints on major multilateral events

 Vietnam leaves imprints on major multilateral events