Anti-corruption festival honoured as national heritage

 An anti-corruption festival held annually in Haiphong City has just been listed as national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Leopards suspected of attacking goats in Quang Tri

 Authorities in the central province of Quang Tri have just warned local people of the appearance of leopards in the area, which was believed to have attacked goats at a local farm.

Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV

 Jaguar has revealed the production version of its first all-electric SUV as luxury carmakers race to go green.

Social News 2/3

Hanoi spring book fair earns over 4 billion VND on Tet holiday, Hanoi looks to speed up Duong River Surface Water project, RoK’s dioxin detoxification method to be expanded in Thua Thien-Hue

Japanese Embassy signs contracts for seven projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Japanese Embassy on Wednesday held an assistant contract signing ceremony for seven projects within the framework of official development assistance from Japan in Vietnam.

Artist portrays her own life with others’ fingerprints

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sitting between numerous fingerprints printed on Korean hanji paper, clothes and mica, artist Vu Bach Lien danced and moved to symbolise the motion of the universe.

Quang Nam inspects construction projects on Cu Lao Cham Islands

The People’s Committee of the central Quang Nam Province has urged Hoi An City authorities and relevant agencies to re-examine legal papers of construction projects on Cu Lao Cham Islands.

V.League to begin on March 10

 V.League 2018 will begin at Tam Ky Stadium on March 10, with a match between defending champions Quang Nam FC and Sai Gon FC.

Japanese students to play friendly judo matches in Vietnam

 A Japanese delegation of 15 students will visit Viet Nam and play friendly judo matches with Viet Nam’s national judo team and judo athletes in Hanoi and Nha Trang City from March 6-14.

Government News 2/3

President lauds external economic activities abroad, PM stresses major requirements for sectors, Vietnam attends orchid diplomacy event in Czech Republic, Prime Minister pledges favorable conditions for Japanese groups

Swimmer, 99, 'breaks world record' in Australia

 A 99-year-old Australian swimmer appears to have smashed a world record for his age group in the 50m freestyle.

Bocuse d’Or culinary contest comes to Vietnam

 Bocuse d’Or, the world-class cuisine competition today launched its first Vietnam contest at the Residence of France in HCM City.

Vietnam’s top ads sought for ‘advertising Oscars’

VN Young Lions, the so-called ‘advertising Oscars’, was launched yesterday in HCM City.

Vietnamese translator wins Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - The Hans Christian Andersen Award Committee yesterday announced three winners ofthis year’s global Hans Christian Andersen Award, including Ms. Tran Thi Minh Tam, Vietnam’s renowned children’s book translator. 

Trump steel tariffs: Trading partners threaten retaliation

 The main trading partners of the US have reacted angrily after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Criminals arrested after 10 years on the run

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two wanted criminals were arrested on Wednesday after absconding for 10 years, according to the police of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/3

 12 billion-dong loss-making projects looking at brighter prospects,  N.A Motor to become strategic investor of Hapro, US opens doors wider for Vietnamese farm produce, T&T gunning for strategic ownership in Vinafood 2

Da Nang City hosts slew of festive events

Da Nang plans to organise a wide range of cultural and festive programmes along the banks of the Han River at weekends and on public holidays to attract more international and local tourists.

Documentary follows populariser of mindfulness

 Slow down and breathe as you watch the documentary film Walk with Me, a contemplative journey that follows the steps of zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to offer a rare insight into life within a monastic community.

Quang Ninh: Spring festivals start National Tourism Year 2018

 Various annual spring festivals have opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh in response to the National Tourism Year 2018 - Halong - Quang Ninh.

Filipino saved after suffering heart attack at sea

 A Philippine man on a Greek-flagged ship has been rescued and transported to central Da Nang city’s Hoan My hospital after suffering a heart attack on the way to China from Singapore.

President Tran Dai Quang’s Bangladesh visit aims for $1 billion trade

 President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse will pay a State visit to Bangladesh from March 4-6 at the invitation of his counterpart Mohammad Abdul Hamid to mark the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (February 11). 

Cabinet meeting: February sees marked socio-economic achievements

Vietnam has made significant socio-economic strides in February despite the week-long Tet holiday, heard a regular Cabinet meeting in Hanoi on March 1.  

Financial sector grabs foreign investors’ interest

 Foreign investors have poured nearly $1.5 trillion in Vietnam’s finance, banking and insurance sectors as of the end of January, according to statistics from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Vietnamese producers try to win locals’ hearts

The national ‘Buy Vietnamese’ campaign and the great efforts made by enterprises have not produced the expected results.