PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend Mekong River Commission Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia on April 4-5.

Music, wine pairing to be spotlighted at Taste of Australia

 The Embassy and Consulate General of Australia in Vietnam will host the third Taste of Australia programme in April.

Report highlights Vietnam’s social mobility

 Social mobility in Vietnam is lagging behind its economic growth over the last decade, as the country’s poor still lack access to learn new skills and gain better jobs.

National industrial production index hits 11.6 percent

Vietnam always treasures the friendship and comprehensive cooperation with China, regarding maintaining the stable and healthy relations with China as fitting the two countries’ fundamental and long-term interests.

Da Nang, Japan’s Hokkaido to launch direct flight

Vietnam’s central Da Nang city and Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture plan to upgrade the current charter flight service to a regular air route between the two cities to boost their investment, tourism and trade.

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Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway line begins test run on September 2, Traditional new year festivals of Laos, Cambodia marked in HCM City, Vietnam promotes images in ASEAN+3 festival in Cambodia

VN leaders receives Chinese Foreign Minister

Vietnam always stand ready to boost comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with the Party, State and people of China, President Tran Dai Quang told State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi during a reception on April 1. 

Ninh Thuan’s vineyards attract tourists

 To promote tourism, Ninh Thuan province has developed several agricultural tourism products, including vineyard tour packages, allowing visitors to enjoy fresh grape products at Thai An vineyard in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district of the province.

Thai ethnic people’s ritual re-enacted

 A crucial ritual among Thai ethnic community to tribute witch doctors was re-enacted recently in Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

Expats in Vietnam well blend in with local life

 Gerard Gastel from France is busy preparing his kiosk at the Ecosunday weekend market, Ecopark residential area, about 18 km from downtown Hanoi.




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Hanoi’s exports surge 16.9 percent in first quarter, Statistics office says CPI grows slightly in Q1, VIB in talks with foreign investors for treasury shares sale, Improving values of Vietnamese textile and garment brands

Quang Ninh to make tourism key economic sector: director

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Authority of Tourism has chosen 2018 as a Tourism Year themed Ha Long – Quang Ninh with Ha Long Bay as a heritage, wonder of the world and a friendly destination.

Hi-tech farming: new target for corporations

VietNamNet Bridge - Large corporations have announced investments in 25 agriculture investment projects with total capital of VND27 trillion.

Imports, domestically-assembled cars in battle for market share

Imported CBU (completely built unit) cars are expected to flood Vietnam, as domestic automobile manufacturers prepare to launch new models.

Stem cell banks face shortage as demand rises rapidly

The clinical application of stem cell therapy in Vietnam remains modest because of a shortage of stem cell products and high costs for research and application.

More universities hire leaders with business backgrounds

A junior college in Vietnam, after experiencing tough years because of low enrollment, is now thriving after hiring the sales manager of a phone distribution chain as the head of its enrollment division.

“Classical music made me an unselfish man”: award-winning pianist

Luu Duc Anh, 26, has won many prizes, including first prize at the 2017 Stockholm International Piano Competition and Special Prize in the Alain Marinaro Competition in Collioure, France.

Vietnamese fashion brands wither away as designs remain stagnant

VietNamNet Bridge - The appearance of foreign fast-fashion brands in Vietnam has dealt a strong blow to Vietnamese brands. 

An Bang beach is simply charming

 The ancient town of Hoi An has seen its charm go up a few notches with its An Bang Beach making it to the list of 25 most picturesque beaches in Southeast Asia in 2018 based on a vote by TripAdvisor readers.

Japanese agriculturist loves Da Lat flowers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese citizen Takahiro Nonume has a desire to make life more beautiful. And he has chosen Vietnam to carry out his mission.

Developing smart cities must firstly base on smart planning

 VietNamNet Bridge – Developing smart cities means officials and planning need to be a step ahead, according to a local official.

Top 5 island idylls in Kien Giang

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts a huge number of visitors in summer, thanks to its tropical paradise islands with long stretches of sandy beach. Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit islands in the province.

Real estate market to prosper thanks to stock upswing

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese stock market is in the “most optimistic situation in the last 11 years”, according to analysts.

Sixth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit a success

 The sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS-6) Summit wrapped up successfully with many key documents ratified, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed at an international press conference in Hanoi on March 31.

Mountain train from Sa Pa to Fansipan station opens

 Muong Hoa, Vietnam’s longest mountain rail route developed by Sun Group, was opened on March 31, connecting Sa Pa Town and the existing cable station to Fansipan Peak.