US President Trump leaves Hanoi earlier than scheduled

 US President Trump left Hanoi three hours earlier than scheduled after the North Korea-US Summit failed to end in agreement on February 28.

HCM City okays project to help private garbage collectors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a project that encourages the recycling of waste, especially plastic waste picked up by private garbage collectors.

Samsung launches Galaxy S10 in Vietnam

 Samsung’s newest trio of “flagship” Samsung Galaxy S10 products were launched in Viet Nam by Samsung Vina on Tuesday at the Gem Centre in HCM City’s District 1.

VN firms urged to study CPTPP rules

 Vietnamese companies must know how to take advantage of and mitigate the adverse impacts of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a seminar heard on Wednesday.

Vietnamese firms optimistic about expanding their business

 Nearly 70 per cent of 500 surveyed firms in Viet Nam planned to expand their businesses in the near future as most of them were optimistic about business results in 2018.

Saigon Heat bid farewell to Murphy Burnatowski

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Heat recently released their captain Murphy Burnatowski. The team didn’t explain why they made the move. Burnatowski was the first foreign player recruited by coach Kyle Julius for this season.

US-DPRK Summit 2019: Vietnam shows ability to host major int’l events

 The careful preparations for the second DPRK-USA Summit in all aspects, from reception and logistic services to security, health and communications, have proved that Vietnam is capable of hosting major international events, said a senior diplomat.

Vietnam welcomes record number of foreign visitors in February

 An estimated 1.58 million foreigners visited Vietnam in February, a month-on-month increase of 5.8 percent, according to the General Statistics Office.

Trump to call RoK President on Hanoi summit the soonest possible

US President Donald Trump will call RoK President Moon Jae-in on February 28 night to brief him on the outcomes of his second meeting with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un. 

Initiative to open US-DPRK liaison office welcomed

Experts have given positive feedbacks on the initiative to establish diplomatic liaison offices in the US and the DPRK, which was raised at the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam between US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi.

North Korean delegation visits Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute

 A high-ranking delegation of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) led by its Vice Chairman Ri Su-yong on February 28 visited the Vietnam Agriculture Science Institute in Hanoi. 

President Trump holds press conference after DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi

 US President Donald Trump convened a press conference at Marriot hotel in Hanoi on February following his meeting with leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un. 

Review of Trump-Kim meetings on Feb. 28

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House. 

Berlin-based sound artist leads electronic music and performance workshop

Berlin-based sound artist, composer and experimental turntablist Ignaz Schick will meet several Vietnamese performers, musicians and composers who are, according to him, from the “highly unique Vietnamese experimental music scene”.

Thai owner changes personnel, policies after taking over Sabeco

VietNamNet Bridge - After taking over the largest Vietnamese brewer, the Thai owner has made changes from personnel to business strategy.


Ministry green lights mud dumping off Quang Ngai coast

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has allowed the dumping of 15 million cubic metres of sand and mud into waters off Quang Ngai.

Aircraft spare parts plant to be built in Da Nang

 US Universal Alloy Corporation Asia Pte.LTD - UAC will invest USD 170 million to build a plant producing some aircraft spare parts in the central city of Danang.

Hanoians warmly welcome North Korea and US leaders

 Many people in Hanoi greeted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, waving flowers and flags as they traveled to their summit on February 28.

US walks away from discussions with North Korea over disagreement on sanctions

 The North Korea-US Summit has not reached an agreement due to disagreement on sanctions, according US President Donald Trump.

Artist shows love to Hanoi at first solo exhibition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artist Dang Thanh Huyen’s first solo exhibition is a chance for visitors to the Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts to admire the beauty of Hanoi and Hanoian women.

North Korean senior officials visit Hai Duong

High-ranking officials of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) paid a working visit to the northern province of Hai Duong on February 28. 

White House announces no joint statement issued at DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House. 

Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju to compete in HDBank chess tournament

Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, the second youngest grandmaster in chess history, will compete in the ninth HDBankCup International Chess Tournament from March 6 to 14 in HCM City,

Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s tourism experience

 Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s experiences in tourism development thanks to opportunities presented from the Kim-Trump summit, experts said.

Pre-feasibility study of high-speed railway project submitted to PM

 Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has submitted a pre-feasibility study report for a North-South high speed railway project to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.