National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Hanoi on December 7 evening, concluding her official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of Speaker of the RoK’s parliament Moon Hee-sang.

Investigators from the Ministry of Public Security on December 8, issued a decision to prosecute and detain Nguyen Thanh Tai, former vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee.

VietNamNet Bridge - Seventy-five percent of Vietnam’s farm produce is exported to China, but the figure could fall as China grows more of its own food.

Pham Van Thien, the leader of a volunteer team from Da Nang Technology College and other institutions has created art spaces for more than 100 cafes and bars in the central city since his first year studying at the college.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Much has been said about women being underrepresented in science and engineering, and measures have been suggested to drive the female presence in the sector, including the importance of role models.

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts say that bad debts will be settled only if there is a debt market, but the market still has not taken shape because of the lack of a legal framework.

 The HCM City People’s Council yesterday approved many policies related to solutions for cultural and socio-economic development.

At the height of more than 3,000 metres above sea level, Pu Si Lung in Lai Chau Province is known as the third highest mountain peak in Vietnam, after Fanxipan in Lao Cai and Putaleng in Lai Chau.

Seafood export earnings surge 6.8 percent in 11 months, National IIP rises 10% in 11 months, Central bank’s exchange rate hits highest level in months, VN spends $260 m to import cars in November          

 Dak Lak collaborates with WWF on animal protection, Flight attendant attackers to face high fines, Sea turtle rescued from waste poisoning, Fireworks set to light up the sky across Quang Ninh

Vietnam is rich in natural beauty, culture and history. While it’s similar to the Philippines in many ways, having a well-researched itinerary will save you from boring tourist activities.

Ha Tat Thang, director general of the Department of Labour Safety, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs talks to the Nhân Dân monthly edition on suggested solutions to prevent accidents in working places.

 The Vietnamese logistics sector must take advantage of global integration to reach its full potential, deputy minister of industry and trade Cao Quoc Hung said at a meeting on Friday.

 Việt Nam’s top cueist Nguyễn Quốc Nguyện defeated Birol Uymaz from Turkey in the knock-out round of the World Cup Carom Billiard 3 Cushion, held on Friday in Hurghada, Egypt.  

 A boiler exploded yesterday noon at Cửu Long Steel Company in the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng, leaving 13 workers injured and one missing.

 Vietjet Air CEO and President Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been recognised as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes.

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Le Quy Quynh, the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community on December 7 greeted Vietnam’s national football team at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Speaker of the Republic of Korea’s National Assembly Moon Hee-sang have pledged to facilitate trade and investment cooperation 

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Yunmo signed a memorandum of understanding on an action plan to reach US$100 billion in bilateral trade by 2020.

Vietnam is among the 10 countries and territories most affected by extreme weather events in the past two decades, according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2019 of Germanwatch, which was released at the annual climate summit in Poland recently.  

 HCM City, Leipzig city of Germany seek cooperation opportunity, NA Chairwoman receives representatives of Ly families in RoK, Vietnam’s army strengthens solidarity with Cuban armed forces

 The VinTech technology development company’s big data research institute announced on December 6 that it will start a 4.5-million-USD project on building Vietnamese genome data next year.

 Asian media on December 6 hailed Vietnam’s 2-1 win over the Philippines in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final return leg, which sent the team through to the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory.

 Experts discuss key issues on sidelines of the Tourism & Travel Summit 2018 in Hanoi on Thursday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A typical morning in Doc Mo Farm starts with fresh bamboo charcoal toothpaste by the spring, before the residents wash their clothes using soap berries, all grown in their garden.