Classical music gaining momentum in Vietnam

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra is a State unit of the arts which has been busy in recent times with a large number of concerts. The orchestra has also given the subscription concert vol.100 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Bose headphones spy on listeners: lawsuit

Bose Corp spies on its wireless headphone customers by using an app that tracks the music, podcasts and other audio they listen to, and violates their privacy rights by selling the information without permission,

Two newly-acquired rare documentaries about Vietnam announced

 The Vietnam State Archives and Records Department on April 19 made an announcement in relation to two recently acquired documentary films abroad, namely "Ho Chi Minh in the Land of Lenin", and "Vietnam: 30 Days in Saigon".

U20 Vietnam lose to U23 Borussia Moenchengladbach in friendly match

 The U20 squad suffered a narrow 0-1 loss on April 19 to U23 Borussia Moenchengladbach in the first friendly match during their training camp in Germany as their opponents are seen as strong and formidable.

Five most beautiful beach resorts in Vietnam

 Nam Nghi Resort Phu Quoc, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort or Amanoi Ninh Thuan are the most beautiful holiday resorts in Vietnam.

Vietnam among top 5 must-tries for adventure addicts in Asia

 AsiaOne Travel has revealed top 5 adventure experiences visitors should not miss when travelling Asia, including kite-surfing in Mui Ne, a resort town in southeast Vietnam.

Central highlands province issues strictures against management failures

 The Dak Nong Provincial Inspection Committee today issued strictures following the results of its investigation into management violations committed by a number of the province’s officials.

Vietnam Airlines Group makes $895 million profit in Q1

 The Vietnam Airlines Group earned syndicated revenue of VNĐ20.4 trillion (US$895.1 million) in the first quarter of this year, reaching 23.8 per cent of its yearly target.

Mekong farming lags behind: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – A lack of cutting-edge technologies, unrealistic policies, and a failure to take advantage of local expertise and knowledge are constraining agricultural development in the country, 

Stargazers to see Lyrids meteor shower midnight Saturday

 Stargazers in Vietnam are expected to see Lyrids meteor shower from midnight Saturday.

Ministry to report on families in key administrative positions

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs to look into reports that many members of two families hold key administrative positions in two northern localities of Hai Duong and Hai Phong.

Pre-trip tourism info search by smartphone in VN outshines U.S.

The percentage of Vietnamese tourists using smartphones for pre-trip tourism information search is higher than that in the U.S. though the Vietnamese mobile phone penetration rate is lower than in America.

Green bus operators worry about possible gas price spike

A plan of HCMC to treble the number of buses running on compressed natural gas (CNG) by the end of 2017 might be in jeopardy as the CNG price has increased this year and is forecast to edge up further in the coming years.

Indian dancers, army band on VN tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Indian classical dancers and the Indian Army Symphony Band are going on tour in Viet Nam from April 21 to 25. 

Car licence plates to be auctioned

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Public Security has invited comments from relevant agencies on its draft to allow holding auctions for car licence plates.

The Japanese professor who loves Viet Nam’s heritage

Ha Noi Museum has recently added a special item to its collection: a wooden replica of Mong Phu Village Gate, one of the unique architectural structures in the ancient village of Duong Lam

National football champs for women begins next month

Defending champions HCM City 1 will play Viet Nam Coal and Minerals in the opening match of the National Women’s Football Championship on May 11 in HCM City.

Michelin star chefs in Ha Noi

Connoisseurs will have a chance to taste the flavours created by Michelin-starred chef Marc De Passorio in Ha Noi for a series of events hosted by the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel. 

HCM City seeks funds for 36 flood projects

HCM City authorities are seeking funding approval from the Prime Minister for 36 flood-prevention projects worth a total of VND9.96 trillion (US$438 million). 

Chinese exports with VN labels could impugn reputation: experts

Economists, warning about increasingly high investments by Chinese in Vietnam, are concerned that Chinese products made in Vietnam and bearing Vietnam labels may bring a bad reputation to Vietnam’s products.

Internet once feared to threaten national security

Do Trung Ta, as a member of the Communist Party Committee, at the 1996 Central Conference II, asked for permission to bring the internet to Vietnam, with strong belief in Vietnamese technical staff. 

Walking tour of city history

On Saturday, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage will hold a walking tour to discover Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Hai Ba Trung District and the surrounding area.

Discovering underground food market in town

Asiana Food Town could be an ideal gathering place for those wishing to find a fresh and unique dining venue and enjoy authentic Vietnamese dishes of different regions and Asian cuisine.

Savills: Airport overload to hit tourism

 Airports in major cities are increasingly overwhelmed with passengers, presenting a big challenge for tourism development as more than 80% of international visitors come to Vietnam by air, Savills said.

Sun Group confirmed as sole casino operator in Van Don

 A recent document issued by the Quang Ninh People’s Committee stated that real estate developer Sun Group is the only one chosen to develop a casino in Van Don Economic Zone.