Thyssenkrupp wins contract from VinFast

 Germany-based Thyssenkrupp System Engineering has won a contract from Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast to build an engine assembly line for two new vehicle models.

Tien Linh excluded from squad ahead of AFC U23 Championship qualifiers

 The final Vietnam squad for the upcoming AFC U23 Championship 2020 qualifiers has been announced by the official website of the Asian Federation Confederation. 

Top three most popular check-in points for young travelers in Vietnam

Binh Lieu, Mua cave, and Mong Mo hill in Vietnam are famous locations that all young travelers should consider visiting.

Road administration to inspect toll collection at BOT Ninh Loc

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam has announced its decision to set up an inspection team to supervise fee collection at the Ninh Loc toll gate in southern Khanh Hoa Province.

New history comics for young readers issued

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young readers will have more opportunities to learn about Vietnamese history after the release this week of new books by poet and reporter Le Minh Quoc.

How will Vietnam’s electronics industry progress in the next decade?

VietNamNet Bridge - To be able to take full advantage of the opportunities in the digital economy, Vietnam needs a reasonable long-term development strategy for the electronics & IC industry.

Over 1,000 cigars seized in huge smuggling case

 The Department of Customs in Hanoi have seized more than 1,000 illegally imported cigars at Noi Bai International Airport.

Hai Duong people oppose waste-to-electricity plant

 The people in Hai Duong Province's Cam Giang District are expressing concerns over pollution problems after local authorities approved a waste-to-electricity project in the area.

Nine-story lotus tower in Giam pagoda

Cuu Pham Lien Hoa (nine-story lotus tower) is a centuries-old wooden tower at Giam Pagoda in Hai Duong province. It is a valuable Buddhist work of art showing Vietnam’s art of ancient wood carving.

South Korea gives VN bomb detectors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) on Tuesday received 200 explosive detectors donated by the government of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Hanoi calls for German investments in drainage, wastewater treatment

 Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung called on German investors to join the capital city’s projects on drainage, wastewater treatment and improvement of the local environment at a forum on March 19.

Vietnam, Chile look to bolster partnership

 A diplomatic delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son visited Chile from March 17-19 and conducted the sixth political consultation between the two foreign ministries.

Ten outstanding youths of 2018 honoured

 The Outstanding Vietnamese Young Faces Award, an annual national event to honour young people at home and abroad who have excelled in various disciplines, announced its 10 winners of 2018 at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 19 evening.

First split liver transplant successfully performed in Hanoi

 For the first time in Vietnam, doctors at the Vietnam-Germany Hospital have successfully performed a split liver transplant, dividing a donor’s liver and transplanting it to one adult and one child patient.

Singapore Festival to present cuisine, tourism, culture, arts

 Hanoi will be hosting its first Singapore Festival on March 23-24 with a wide range of cultural activities.

Hau Giang plans $69 million agribusiness project

 The southern province of Hau Giang is building a project on strengthening competitiveness through promoting agribusiness in the period 2021-26.

HCM City export processing zones need revamp as FDI drops

 Experts have recommended a number of measures to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in HCM City’s export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial zones (IPs).

Industry & Trade Ministry to look into cutting industrial energy use

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to focus its investigations on businesses that use high volumes of energy as part of its mission to save energy.

Thi Cam rice cooking contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the first days of spring, people in Thi Cam village, Hanoi celebrate their traditional rice cooking contest. The custom is aimed at praying for a prosperous, happy and peaceful new year.

ASEAN urged to uphold communal identity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Whichever country holds the ASEAN chairmanship must take the lead in consolidating the bloc’s identity and enhancing its adaptability in a changing world, 

Young tennis players to compete at Junior Tour 1

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young athletes will vie for titles at the Viet Nam Tennis Federation Junior Tour 1 – 2019 which will be held in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak from March 23-30.

Vietnam placed among weakest teams in SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s football team has been placed in the weakest pot for the group draw for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year in the Philippines.

Tung, Thanh to seek Olympic berths at Gymnastics World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Thanh Tung and Dinh Phuong Thanh will represent Vietnam at the 12th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar on March 20-23.

Vietnamese investors reluctant to pour money into infrastructure projects

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam will open a bid to choose investors for the North-South Expressway project in less than two months, and several foreign investors have shown interest in the huge project.

U19s to play international tourney in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – A team of 23 players have been called up for the national U19 squad for an international tournament which will be held in Nha Trang from March 23-30.