The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26), hosted by the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, is one of the country’s major diplomatic events amid its extensive and intensive international integration.

Several banks reportedly are offering annual pay of VND8 billion to experienced foreign CEOs.

 HCMC will have more money to fund urgent transport infrastructure projects aimed to reduce traffic congestion.

... Filling up a form in this room requires a confrontation with the inevitability of one’s death, something that most societies discourage, most of the time. A feeling of insecurity and fear is not surprising at that point.

During the forthcoming Lunar New Year 2018 holiday, commonly known as Tet, authorities of Hanoi have decided to tighten security at traditional cultural festivals to minimize the confusions.

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi's outskirts district of Thach That is well-known for the craft of making bamboo dragonflies. 

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Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, director general of the Viet Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research, speaks to the Kinh te Do thi (Urban Economy) about why the State should help develop the private sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lai Xa Village in Hanoi’s suburban area has urbanised rapidly over the last few decades, creating a boom in people, building and vehicles.

 With the Vietnamese glass market experiencing severe oversupply, new glass projects will not receive licences in the country.

 Scientists have taken a step towards one of the biggest goals in medicine - a universal blood test for cancer.

 A visit to Dong Ba Market is a “must” for travellers to the ancient city of Hue. It is one of the most famous and oldest markets in Hue offering specialties from the central region.

 Hanoi will request ride-hailing application providers Uber and Grab to publicise their fares like traditional taxi brands.

VietNamNet Bridge - The year 2017 saw a number of foreign investors leaving their Vietnamese partners and divesting from banks they once made every effort to develop.

To promote and preserve the clarity and purity of Vietnamese language, a literature teacher and some high school students in HCM City have started a project to encourage people to use proper Vietnamese.

 The Mirror House in Thong Nhat Park is a place closely related to the childhood memories of most 7x and 8x generations in Hanoi. The Mirror House was built by the Czechoslovakian Government in 1979.

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Vietnam has become an attractive Asian destination for international cruise ships, with more than 400 cruise ships arriving last year, according to data of the Cruise Lines International Association.

 Following are a couple of weekend destinations which might be of interest to visitors during the weekend break.

 The Prime Minister has decided to remove Ngo Van Tuan from the post of vice chairman of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa in the 2016-2021 tenure for his severe violations of rules.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will continue taking trade remedies in line with regulations of WTO and free trade agreements to protect local steel producers from the fierce competition of imported products.

Vietnam’s tourism sector posted a record number of 12.9 million international arrivals in 2017, an increase of 29.1% from 2016. Visitors from China rose by 48.6%; the Republic of Korea, 56.4%; Russia, 32.3%; and African countries, 25.6%.

 Northwestern province promoting its culture and tourism offerings around Hoan Kiem Lake from January 19 to 21.

The 20km long Hai Van Pass traverses the Truong Son Mountain range as it descends to the sea.The stunning views from Hai Van Pass attract a large number of foreign and local visitors.

 Visitors to Ha Long will be able to enjoy the natural wonders of the world recreated in fresh flower displays at the flower festival in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province from January 27 to February 20.