Migrant pressure on Central Highlands

A massive influx of migrants from remote northern provinces to the Tay Nguyen region has put intense pressure on the local population and has hindered socio-economic development.

Illegal fishing continues unbated in Quang Ninh

Despite local authorities of northern coastal province of Quang Ninh ordering tougher management and punishment of destructive fishing practices, use of illegal fishing equipment is still common, 

Govt tells Dong Nai to do feasibility study for acquiring land for Long Thanh Airport

The Government has instructed Dong Nai Province to co-ordinate with relevant agencies to do a feasibility study for acquiring lands for the construction of Long Thanh Airport and paying their owners compensation.

Vietnam aim to beat Thailand in SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam hope to beat Thailand to take gold at the women’s football event of the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games,

Foreign investors sought for BOT projects

VietNamNet Bridge - The lack of transparency in Vietnam is causing foreign investors to consider BOT (build-operate-transfer) projects cautiously.

Vietnam faces severe shortage of IT manpower

Vietnam is facing a severe shortage of IT workers though there is a large number of universities and colleges teaching IT nationwide, heard a conference on IT human resource development on Friday.

Hue to turn backpacker area into pedestrian-only quarter

Hue has given the green light to a plan turning the backpacker area surrounded by Pham Ngu Lao, Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau streets into a pedestrian-only square on weekend nights in an effort to lure more foreign tourists.

Chinese man carrying nearly US$1 million into Vietnam captured

The police of Lang Son yesterday announced to capture a young Chinese man who was carrying nearly $1 million into Vietnam through border crossing.

International scientists discuss flavour physics at Rencontres du Vietnam 2017

 An international scientific conference on flavour physics opened on August 14, in the central city of Quy Nhon, as part of the on-going Rencontres du Vietnam 2017, a series of scientific events held annually in Vietnam.

MobiFone ordered to complete equitisation in 2018

The Ministry of Information and Communications directed MobiFone Corporation and VTC Multimedia Corporation to finish their equitisation in 2018.

Mega polyester fibre plant may resume production

 Vietnam’s first polyester fibre manufacturing plant may soon resume production following the investor’s strong commitment.

Life in Hanoi decades ago

 An outdoor photo exhibition recently held on pedestrian streets near Hoan Kiem Lake features the life of the capital many years ago.

Small household businesses reject becoming firms

 Household businesses in Vietnam don't want to expand into firms because of the fear of losses, high taxes and complicated procedures.

Standards for Party high-ranking officials issued

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has signed the first-ever regulations on specific standards and assessment criteria for officials under the management of the Party Central Committee, Politburo and Secretariat. 

Phu Quoc, Mui Ne among Asia’s most idyllic beaches

 Phu Quoc and Mui Ne beaches of Vietnam have been listed among 20 most idyllic beaches in Asia by CNN travel.

Da Lat guesthouse described as secret marvel by Lonely Planet

 The Crazy House or Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat city has been listed among the world’s secret marvels “that you never knew existed” by Lonely Planet - the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.

Street art rejuvenates Hanoi urban landscape

Rows of brightly coloured butterflies, flowers, animals and playing children now welcome passers-by through the streets of the village of Dan Phuong on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Vietnam conducts trials on advanced air traffic management

VN Air Traffic Management Corporation announced on Monday that it had conducted operational trials of the Distributed Multi-Nodal ATFM Operational Trail between Viet Nam and Singapore.

Ministry of Industry and Trade to reduce two-thirds of admin procedures

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will complete the reduction of administrative procedures in the third quarter of the year, with two-thirds out of 443 being removed.

National professional basketball tourney begins next month

 This year’s professional national basketball tournament, sponsored by Jetstar, will be held from September 05 to December 03.

VN film awarded Certificate of Appreciation

The Vietnamese feature film "The Way Station" was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) last Friday.

Hanoi's West Lake not filled up to build hotels

The People’s Committee of Tay Ho (West Lake) District of Hanoi has reacted to the recent rumour related to filling up the West Lake for building hotels.

VN women lose two volleyball matches

 Vietnam lost both its matches at the classification round of the Asian Women’s Senior Volleyball Championship being held in the Philippines.

Ao dai to be displayed in New York

Designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam’s ao dai (Vietnamese national dress) collection, called Golden Lotus, has been chosen for the first catwalk event at the 26th Couture Fashion Week New York.

Spurred on by AEC, ASEAN capital flirts with Vietnam

 Capital movements across the Southeast Asian region have begun to take shape, evidenced by the growing interest in international investment.