Free air tickets, accommodation offered to summit covering reporters

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Vinpearl resort company have announced they will provide free air tickets and hotel accommodation for journalists, both Vietnamese and foreign, covering the ongoing DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

Vietnam’s senior military officers visit Singapore

 A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army is paying an official visit to Singapore from February 28 to March 2 at the invitation of Chief of the Defence Force of Singapore Melvyn Ong.

Vietnam promotes tourism during Hanoi Summit

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Toursim has stepped up tourism promotion through domestic and foreign channels during the ongoing DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam. 

DPRK leader answers question from foreign journalist for first time

 The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un on February 28 directly answered a question from a foreign reporter, according to The Guardian.

Trump-Kim meetings wrap up earlier than expected, no agreement reached

 The schedule for the second day of meetings between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un in Hanoi on February 28 would wrap up earlier than expected.

TPD to screen Golden Lion award winner

VietNamNet Bridge – The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will screen the movie Cyclo by Vietnamese-born French director Tran Anh Hung today at the Centre for Development of Movie Talent (TPD).

Vietnam reconsiders luxury tax to lower car production costs

VietNamNet Bridge - If the luxury tax on domestically made car parts is removed, production costs could be considerably lower and the low-cost car dreams would be within reach.


Through the lens: Hanoi entertains international journalists with local specialities

Journalists from around the world covering the second summit between the US and DPRK at the media centre in the Friendship Culture Palace on Tran Hung Dao Street are being served free meals of Vietnamese specialties right at the site.

Vietnam emerges as peace mediator amid Trump-Kim summit

 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un took place in Hanoi. Let’s see why the US former foe gets such a reliable role in reconciliation.

Vietnam wants to contribute to peace on Korean Peninsula: Spokeswoman

 Vietnam wants to contribute to the process of peace, reconciliation and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula in a positive and responsible manner, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

LienVietPostBank beat Fujian at int’l volleyball event

LienVietPostBank came from behind to beat China’s Fujian 3-2 in the last match of Group A at the LienVietPostBank International Women’s Volleyball Tournament in the northern province of Bac Ninh on Tuesday.

Vietnam recommended to develop high-speed railway

 Experts from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have recommended Vietnam develop a high-speed railway network with the track gauge of 1,435mm.

Flights to Europe rescheduled due to Pakistan’s airspace shutdown

 Vietnam Airlines rescheduled four flights between Vietnam and Europe on February 27 evening to adjust their routes so as to avoid the airspace shut-down of Pakistan.

Forecast of 2nd DPRK - USA summit

 Forecast of 2nd DPRK - USA summit

Trump, Kim take stroll around Metropole hotel in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong Un took a walk after their meeting at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel on Feb. 28.

Summit a chance for Vietnam to shine

As the world’s lens turns on Vietnam, the country has had a rare chance to put on a show and demonstrate its status as one of Southeast Asia’s brightest stars and worthy of a place in the international political arena.

Family Fun Day at Hive Villa Café Pool in HCMC

 The Family Fun Day will be held from 1pm to 6pm on March 3 at the Hive Villa Café & Pool on 29 Nguyen Ba Lan St in Thao Dien in HCM City’s District 2.

The Big Fat Quiz Movies at Hive Saigon

 The Big Fat Quiz Movies edition will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on March 19 at the Hive Saigon on 94 Xuan Thuy St in Thao Dien in HCM City’s District 2.

“Classical Favorites” at Salon Saigon

 The music night “Classical Favorites” will be held from 6:30pm to 8pm on March 23 at Salon Saigon on 6d Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street in HCM City’s District 3.

Film about Hawaii presented at Manzi

 Manzi Art Space and Hamakua Films (New York) will tomorrow screen August at Akiko’s, a film by Hawaiian director Christopher Makoto Yogi.

Vietnam issues silver coins to celebrate DPRK-USA Summit

 The Vietnam Stamp Company on February 27 issued 300 commemorative silver coins to welcome the second DPRK-USA Summit.

International journalists praise host’s efforts

 This is my first time in Hanoi. Before I got here I was a bit worried about the traffic, because you know your traffic is a lot heavy, we have to be very quick and fast to catch Trump and Kim’s moves. 

US, DPRK leaders attend expanded meeting

US President Donald Trump and leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un on February 28 attended an expanded meeting with members of the two delegations in Hanoi following their 45-minute one-on-one meeting earlier the same day. 

Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival on the horizon

 The third Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from April 27-29 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. 

The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens

 The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens