Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the strong growth across all fields of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership as he received Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet Isao Iijima in Hanoi on March 29.

VietNamNet Bridge - While the taxation agency insists on imposing a luxury tax on soft drinks, some experts warn that the move could lead to Vietnam being accused of discriminatory treatment.

The pavement of about 100 streets in Hanoi will be replaced with natural stones this year instead of conventional concrete bricks.

Vietnam has committed to joining international efforts in combating the financing of terrorists, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN said

 VietNamNet Bridge – The pavement of about 100 streets in Hanoi will be replaced with natural stones this year instead of conventional concrete bricks.

Arguably the world’s best ultra trail runner, 2018 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) champion Francesca Canepa has confirmed she will join the Viet Nam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2019.

Vietnamese beauties have warmly responded to the online movement #trashtag challenge which has gone viral in recent days and inspired many people to clean up rubbish in public areas.

 Phan Thanh Binh won a gold medal at the ongoing 81st Singapore Open Track & Field Championships on March 28.

 Vietnam has committed to joining international efforts in combating the financing of terrorists, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN said at the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on March 28.

 Vietnamese players advanced to the third round of the YONEX Waikato International badminton tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand, on March 28.

 Along with the impacts of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, removing the requirement for an economic needs test will create more pressure on the domestic retail sector.

 The ninth Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival, slated for May 10-13 in Khanh Hoa, is the highlight of the Visit Vietnam Year 2019.

 Vietnam is home to nearly 14.5 million ha of forest nationwide, announced the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on March 29.

British divers who were involved in a dramatic rescue mission in Thailand last year to save a young football team who became trapped in a cave are preparing to set foot in the world’s biggest cave Son Doong

VietNamNet Bridge - Many commercial banks plan to enter the stock market in 2019 as the Prime Minister has instructed banks to list shares by 2020.

 Even if you call yourself a "little monster," you probably don't know everything about Lady Gaga.

 A 20-year-old Bangladeshi woman gave birth to twins -- 26 days after giving birth to her first child.

Artists from Vietnam and South Korea are showcasing their works at a joint exhibition to express their friendship and share their same passion for art.

Japan’s electronic music festival FFKT will be held at The Observatory on Friday.

Vietnam always places importance to developing the friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation with African countries, seeing Morocco as her prioritized partner in North Africa,

Vietnam and Morocco signed several memoranda of understanding (MoU) on environmental, trade and industrial cooperation in Rabat city on March 28,

Investment in improving and maintaining the inland waterway transport infrastructure network is a strategic priority recommended by the World Bank to better connect inland areas to seaports to facilitate export activities.

As many as 85 shells left from the war were safely detonated in the central province of Quang Tri, said the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on March 28.

Hundreds of parents have fruitlessly waited at the Department for Diseases Control in Danang City to register for the 6-in-1 Hexaxim vaccine despite diminished stockpiles.

Authorities of the central Hue city have announced plans to evacuate 4,200 families out of the citadel walls and buildings in an attempt to stop illegal lodging on relics.