Hoi An must be protected

 Director of the Hoi An Centre for Relic Preservation and Management Nguyen Chi Trung spoke to Tuoi Tre newspaper on the imperative need to have strong legal documents to preserve the City.

Social support establishments should be empowered: Adoption official

 VietNamNet Bridge – More social support establishments in Vietnam should be allowed to perform intercountry adoption procedures, the Department of Adoption proposed on Wednesday.

FDI flows ongoing

Foreign investment continues to flood into Vietnam but a change in mindset is required to attract quality projects.

City’s “Halal Land” enclave of 70 shops, restaurants caters to Muslim visitors, residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most people are familiar with HCM City’s Chinatown in District 5, Korea Town in District 7, Japan Town in District 1, and the Western expat enclave in District 2.

Da Nang: hotel project fined for illegal construction

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has asked the investor of the underdeveloped Eden Hotel project in Ngu Hanh Son District to dismantle illegal construction items before May 25.    

Experts discuss methods to end violence, harassment at work

While violence and harassment in the workplace has received increasing attention from the public, a convention by the International Labour Organisation will serve as a useful tool enabling people to improve the prevention 

Quang Binh to offer Wi-Fi across 12 locations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Binh has plans to introduce free Wi-Fi coverage at 12 locations around the province, including the coastal and island localities.

Derivatives market records surge in transaction value

 The derivatives market proved its attractiveness when the value of its transactions rose threefold in April as the stock market posted a downward trend, reported Saigon Securities Inc (SSI).

Vietnam's Topas Ecolodge named on Nat Geo list

 National Geographic has named Viet Nam’s Topas Ecolodge on its list of unique lodges around the world.

HCM City district mulls more craft streets to attract visitors

 HCM City’s District 5 is planning to set up more traditional craft streets and provide free wifi here to attract visitors.

First photos of VN contestant at Miss Tourism Queen Int’l 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - Dieu Linh is Vietnam's representative at the ongoing Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The grand finale is scheduled for May 16.

David Goodall: Scientist, 104, ends his life in Switzerland

 Scientist David Goodall, 104, has died after choosing to end his life at a clinic in Switzerland, a right-to-die organisation says.

‘Land fever’ spreads to Con Dao

 Land prices have surged on Con Dao Island, a popular tourist destination in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, due to massive land speculation.

Fee hikes threaten cashless plan

Recent surges in transactions and withdrawal fees at a number of commercial banks went against the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) initial policy roadmap for a seamlessly cashless society.

Tra fish industry facing dangerous situation, warn experts

The domestic tra fish industry is facing a boom in the development of production at present, according to experts and enterprises.

Da Nang – Hot destination for events and festivals this summer

 Central Da Nang City will be host to a vast array of activities this summer as it makes efforts to attract more visitors.

French and Vietnamese artists to compete at PAS 2018

Twenty-three art troupes from Vietnam and France will gather at the Vietnam National Drama Theatre to join the Performing Arts Spring Festival (PAS 2018) set to take place in Hanoi on May 18-20.

Vietnamese actress Ly Nha Ky in limelight at Cannes Festival

Actress and former Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky on May 10 walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival by dazzling in a dress by designer Do Long.

Origins of amphibian-killing fungus uncovered

 A deadly fungus that has ravaged amphibian populations worldwide probably originated in East Asia, new research suggests.

HCM City proposes piloting motorcycle emissions tests

 The HCMC Department of Transport on May 8 asked the Ministry of Transport for permission to pilot emissions tests on motorcycles in the city, Thanh Nien newspaper reports.

US commercial drones given green light

 Drones that monitor crops, control mosquito populations and deliver defibrillators are to be tested in US airspace.

Danang seeks investors for new industrial parks

The government of Danang City is searching for investors to develop three industrial park (IP) projects with a total area of 1,000 hectares in the public-private partnership format, IZA Danang said on May 9.

VN Central Bank tells banks to stop ATM fee hikes

 The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), or the central bank, has told commercial banks to stop hiking ATM cash withdrawal fees as multiple banks have been rushing to revise up ATM card and Internet Banking service charges.

Eurovision 2018: Second semi-final sees Russia eliminated

 Russia has suffered a shock elimination from Eurovision in Thursday's second semi-final.

Can Tho takes steps to treat increasing volume of waste

Members of the Can Tho City People’s Committee and a National Assembly committee have recommended building new landfills and concentrated waste treatment plants that meet national standards