Dao ethnic people in Suoi Quyen commune, Van Chan district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been exerting all-out efforts to preserve bell dancing which is crucial to their traditional rituals.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Thursday praised the contribution of foreign non-governmental organisations to Vietnam’s economic and social development, with US$4.3 billion of aid poured into the country over the last two decades.

In extremely hot weather, green spaces with a dense canopy of trees have become a paradise for Hanoians to take a rest and cool off in the shade.

US photographer William E. Crawford photographed the daily lives of Hanoians after the nation was reunified in 1975.

Tam Hai island commune in the central province of Quang Nam still keeps its beautiful and intact beauty.

VietNamNet Bridge - Obtaining a large distribution network with 22 sale agents and a factory in Hanoi with 300 workers after the takeover of GM Vietnam, Vinfast has taken a big step in the automobile race. 

 Vietnam posted a total export revenue of US$113.93 billion in the first six months of 2018, up 16% over the same period of 2017 and higher than the growth rate set for the whole of 2018.

An ice cafe in Hanoi has become an ideal place for Hanoians, especially young people, to escape from the summer heat.

Chairman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission Tran Van Dung advised investors to keep a cool head and seek new opportunities in the bearish market.

Enterprises have been reluctant to cooperate with universities on commercialisation of their inventions and products because of the lack of intellectual property (IP) protection, according to the Vietnam Invention Association.

Over 50 years after the war, the devastated battlefield of Khe Sanh has become an economic hub of the poor central province of Quang Tri, with average annual income per capita of US$1,400.

German photographer Christian Berg has recorded beautiful photos of the ancient town of Hoi An and described the city as the best place to take wedding photos.

Vietnam’s rice exports saw remarkable growth in the first six months of this year, with year-on-year increases of 24.6% in volume and 42.2% in value.

 The tax revenue from import-export activities of HCMC in the first half of the year dipped by 4.8% year-on-year to US$2.2 billion, which is partially attributed to the severe traffic congestion at seaports.

 The HCMC-based Factory Contemporary Arts Center and the Hanoi-based Art Vietnam will co-organize Gang of Five Chancing Modern, an ongoing art project initiated by curator Le Thuan Uyen, from July 20 to September 9.

Luis Fonsi, a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor, will perform at the 2018 CocoFest, to be held at the central city’s entertainment centre CocoBay on June 6-7.

 When it comes to a sandwich, which is best? Are you a BLT kind of guy? Or perhaps cheese and tomato is more your thing? 

Programme deals with polluting public welfare facilities, $31.1 bln under Prog 135 for Central, Central Highlands regions, JICA helps develop human resources in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam-France forum on smart, sustainable urban areas

Power usage in northern Vietnam hits record as sweltering heat wave continues, Nearly 400 outstanding artists to be honoured with People’s Artist and Meritorious Artist titles, SMS campaign launched to pay tribute to war heroes, martyrs

Fresh FDI surges through capital contribution, share acquisition, Vietnam spends nearly $1 bil animal feed corn in six months, Second thought needed for price hikes, Farm produce prices plunge, Vingroup enters budget-apartment segment

 More than 81.5 million Vietnamese people, or nearly 87 percent of the population, were covered by health insurance by the end of June, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS).

VietNamNet Bridge - The pork price has bounced back, increasing by VND48,000-50,000 per kilogram. It  dropped so much one year ago that the country had to launch a ‘pork rescue campaign’.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam universities’ training quality and scientific research capacity both are still very weak.

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has tasked the Ministry of Planning and Investment to consider organizing a conference on 30-year attraction of foreign investment in early October this year.

VietNamNet Bridge - Enterprises understand that fulfilling environmental protection tasks will improve competitiveness, enter international markets and ensure sustainable development. However, there are many obstacles.