Colourful night show dazzles visitors to Hoi An

 An outdoor spectacle that re-enacts different historical periods of the ancient town of Hoi An has left strong impressions on visitors to the locality.

Plants recovered in Tram Chim National Park

 Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, a Ramsar site in Vietnam, has seen 192 hectares of its plants recovered thanks to p reservation efforts.

Casualties, missing victims from torrential rains, floods mounts to 63

 Torrential rains and floods following the recent Son Tinh storm ravaged many northern and northern central localities, already claiming five lives and leaving 58 missing or injured.

Vietnam, Tatarstan boost cooperation

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh paid a working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan, one of the republics in the Russia Federation, from July 16-19 to boost cooperation in several potential fields.

Multiple factors support exchange rate stability: SSI

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) may sell part of its foreign reserves to stabilise the monetary market if the exchange rate continues to climb, the Saigon Securities Incorporation (SSI) forecast.

Vietnamese American deported for disturbing public order

 The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City has decided to deport a Vietnamese American man for disturbing public order in a protest against some draft laws last month.

Terrorist plots of reactionary organisations deserve strict punishment

 Authorities have recently brought to light several terrorist and sabotage plots of exile reactionary organisations like the “Provisional National Government of Vietnam” and “Viet Nguyen Dynasty”, strictly punishing the masterminds behind these cases. 

Violinist Bui Cong Duy to perform at Toyota Concert 2018

 Talented Vietnamese violinist Bui Cong Duy will join Taiwanese-American cellist Grace Ho and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra to perform at the Toyota Concert 2018, which is scheduled to be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from August 10-14. 

Czech Republic stops issuing work visas for Vietnamese labourers

 The Czech Republic has suspended the acceptance of work visa applications by Vietnamese nationals, said Czech Minister of the Interior Jan Hamacek. 

Vietnam promotes legislative cooperation with Argentina

 A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam National Assembly visited Argentina from July 17-20 to seek ways to bolster the partnership between the two countries and legislatures, as well as exchange experiences in legislative operations.

Bamboo Airways to launch first flight in October

 Bamboo Airways – of the Viet Bamboo Airlines Co., owned by property developer FLC Group – plans to see its first flight take off on October 10.

Vietnam expects robust job market growth

 Hiring expansion remains robust this year in Vietnam, though not as high as 2017, speakers said at a press conference held in HCM City on July 20.

Experts explore Chinese Yuan devaluation effect on Vietnam

 A recent report from the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research under the Hanoi National University noted that the US and China are two trade partners of special importance of Vietnam.

VN star enters semi-finals of Singapore Badminton Open

 Top Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s singles at the Singapore Badminton Open 2018 on July 20.

Dong Nai prosecutes 20 persons for disturbing public order

 The People’s Procuracy of Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai, has prosecuted 20 persons for disturbing public order when demonstrating against the draft law on special administrative-economic units last month.

Vietnam Airlines reschedules flights to/from Shanghai due to storm

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its plan to adjust the schedule of flights to and from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China on July 22 due to storm Ampil, which hit China’s eastern coast. 

Downpours, flooding wreak havoc in northern Vietnam

 Heavy downpours and floods triggered by typhoon Son Tinh has left 13 dead, 11 missing and 14 others injured in northern and north central provinces by 6am on July 21.

Yen Bai: At least 10 found dead in floods

 Floods following torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, resulting in heavy casualties and property damage.

Dong Thap to preserve, expand traditional craft villages

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Dong Thap plans to expand the scale of six famous craft villages to serve tourism needs and preserve traditional crafts.

Retailers change ambitious expansion plans amidst stiff competition

Despite high potentials of Vietnam`s retail sector, some large retailers have to scale down their initially ambitious plan on expanding convenience store chains in the market due to fierce competition and limited retail premises.

Real estate market warms up, contractors thrive

VietNamNet Bridge - The construction industry is experiencing good days thanks to the warming up of the real estate market. 

Israeli expat offers self-defence classes in HN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Friday morning, a group of women gather under the shade of trees in Quang Ba Park in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District to practise a style of martial arts that might be new to some : Krav Maga.

Ten must-visit destinations in Son La

Son La province boasts many captivating views of natural scenery and mountainous landscapes. Here are 10 amazing destinations you should not miss when visiting the area.

Okia Cinema: A club for cinema enthusiasts in Hanoi

 Located in a small and quiet alley in Hoang Hoa Tham street in Hanoi, Okia Cinema is held dearly by cinema enthusiasts as “Hanoi’s smallest cinema” as it can accommodate only 40 viewers.

Organic farmers unable to make a clean break

The morning glory plants stood unharvested. Considering how popular a green vegetable this is across the length and breadth of Vietnam, it was strange that farmer Nguyen Manh Hong could not be bothered to cut and sell them.