Artworks of Vietnamese, Korean artists showcased

 Twenty-five artworks including paintings, videos and installations made by artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on July 4.

20 items earn more than $1 billion in export revenue for VN in H1

As many as 20 products recorded more than 1 billion USD in export turnover in the first half of 2018, accounting for 85.6 percent of Vietnam’s total exports, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

First Vietnamese language post-graduate course in Ukraine

 A graduation ceremony was held in Ukraine’s capital city of Kiev on July 3 for the first class of post-graduate students of the Taras Shevchenco National University of Kiev’s Vietnamese Language and Literature course.

Comic festival to kick off on Hanoi's book street

Visitors to Hanoi's book area on 19/12 Street will have chance to participate in a comic festival that will take place on the street this weekend.

Vietnamese wake-up alarm app available in iOS App Store

Alarmeow, a wake-up call application created by a group of young Vietnamese is now available at the iOS App Store.

Thailand cave: Rescuers in race against weather as rains close in

 Rescuers in Thailand are racing against the rains to free 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.

Vietnam ships lychee around world

The northern province of Bac Giang has sold more than 207,000 tonnes of lychees this year, including more than 1,000 tonnes shipped abroad.

Investors meet barriers when making outward investments

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s outward investment has increased by 30 times compared to 10 years ago, according to the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIEs). 

Events for kids at National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various cultural activities dedicated to children will take place at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, Son Tay Town, Hanoi in July, 

Hanoi deserted as temperature soars to 64 degrees

Many streets in Hanoi have been left deserted during noon due to the blazing hot temperatures.

Travellers say, ’Thank you, Vietnam!’

 VietNamNet Bridge – Our names are Marine and Antoine. We are a French couple, and last year, we decided to make a trip around the world over the course of 12 months. We left France on November 28th last year.

HCM City residents complain about stink from waste treatment complex

Residents in HCM City’s District 7 have demanded that authorities should resolve the environmental problems caused by the Da Phuoc solid waste treatment complex and the bad odour from its landfill.

Vietnam’s fruits enter choosy markets

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam fruits have penetrated 60 markets as food safety standards have improved in recent years.

Vietnam, France agree to cooperate in building smart cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and France have agreed to work together in urban development and building smart cities, with a focus on exchange of information and expertise in the fields, 

MIST supports 10 travel companies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) will support 10 innovative travel and hospitality companies in 2018.

Some events in Hanoi & HCMC

A Night With Curtis in HCM City, Heritage Space hosts music night Our Youth+, ’Feel Japan in Viet Nam’

Domestic salbutamol medicine production fails to meet demands

 The country is facing a shortage of Salbutamol, a medication approved by the WHO to treat respiratory illnesses such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prevent premature births. 

Key instructions, policies announced during past week

 The following is some of the key instructions and policies announced by the Government of Viet Nam from June 23-July 1.

Vietnamese Govt urged to make the most of FTAs

 Enterprises participating in the midterm Vietnam Business Forum, held in Hanoi today, July 4, urged the Government to remove obstacles to their operations and help them take full advantage of opportunities ushered in by free trade agreements.

No significant price changes predicted in coming months

 With the fees of some healthcare services decreasing and supplies of basic products increasing to meet consumption demands, there will be no significant overall change to commodity prices in the coming time. 

French conductor Michaël Cousteau to lead Debussy concert in Hanoi

To mark 100th anniversary of the death of famous composer Claude Debussy, a classical concert night will be held on July 7 at the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Hanoi cable car proposed to ease cross-river congestion

 The proposal by a French firm to build cable cars over the Red River in Hanoi to ease traffic congestion has been questioned.

Bathers suffer rashes at Da Nang beaches

 Many tourists have complained about getting itchy rashes after bathing in Da Nang beaches. 

Vietnam hands over two wanted men to China

 Vietnam on July 4 handed over two Chinese men, who have been wanted by Chinese authorities, to the Chinese police.

High-quality train to serve Hanoi-Da Nang route

 The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has launched 30 new high-quality carriages on the Thong Nhat (North-South) route and plans to officially put them into operation on the Hanoi-Da Nang route starting July 9.