President to pay State visit to Brunei, Singapore

President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse will pay a State visit to Brunei from August 26-28 and to Singapore from August 28-30.

Int’l economic integration promotion – focal diplomatic task: PM

International economic integration promotion is a focal task of the diplomatic sector, and external activities in other spheres must facilitate economic diplomacy, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at the ongoing 29th Diplomatic Conference on August 23. 

VN plans to develop safe food sources: ministry

 The country will have 1,300 supermarkets and more than 300 commercial centres in the next 10 years, making an important channel for people to access to safe food sources, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VN leaders promise optimal conditions for Japanese investors

President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc have hailed contributions made by the Japan Business Federation to improving the investment climate in Vietnam.

Hanoi’s youth take craft village tour

 More than 100 young people in Ha Noi will take part in five trips to different craft villages of the city and the nearby regions to experience the life and work of artisans, starting this weekend until September 24.

The underground race of casino developers heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - Though the government decree on casinos has not yet been promulgated, the race for operation licenses has heated up in the billion-dollar market.

What came first, the turtle or the egg?

Con Dao National Park forest managers in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on June 17 caught Pham Van Tan, 28, illegally transporting 116 sea turtle eggs.

After rapid expansion, banks in Vietnam settle into stability

Dennis Hussey, the Greater Mekong Region head and CEO of ANZ Vietnam, shares his impressions on how the banking sector has evolved from a state of turmoil to its present relative stability.

14 hydropower plants on Kon River an environmental burden

VietNamNet Bridge - Hydropower plants along the Kon River have not helped to improve the area's economy as expected but instead have caused environmental damage.

TV stations face YouTube challenge

 VietNamNet Bridge – Television stations and channels are investing money and human resources to produce more shows on YouTube, with most of them targeting young Vietnamese viewers.

Japan firms invest in local property sector despite potential risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Japanese companies are aware of potential risks in the Vietnamese real estate sector but they have an increasing presence in this market, according to Tokyo-based Recof Corporation,

World’s second largest Delacour’s langur population found in Vietnam

 The world’s second largest population of the critically endangered Delacour’s langur was recently discovered by Fauna & Flora International (FFI), giving fresh hope for one of the planet’s rarest species.

Economic development key to improve religious, ethnic work

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said economic development, better living conditions and poverty reduction will be key to improve the effectiveness of religious and ethnic work. 

Large room for VN-US cooperation despite slow TPP enforcement

There’s plenty of room for cooperation between Vietnam and the US despite slow enforcement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh said in an interview granted to Lao dong (Labour) Newspaper.

The nine urns of Nguyen Dynasty

VietNamNet Bridge - Made of copper with a total weight of over 22 tons, the nine bronze urns of the Nguyen Cuu Dynasty are special antiques of the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam's history.

Sheraton Saigon Hotel offers authentic handmade moon cakes

 VietNamNet Bridge - In celebration of the 2016 Full Moon Festival, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers introduces an exquisite collection of moon cakes. 

Three Vietnamese dishes in world’s top 100 famous foods

The World Records Union (Worldkings) has announced the list of top 100 famous food and beverages from countries all over the world, including Vietnamese ‘Pho’, ‘bun cha’ and ‘banh mi’.

Korean pop star Rain to perform in 2016 Miss Vietnam Pageant

 The South Korean pop star Rain (also known as Bi) will perform in the final round night of Miss Vietnam beauty contest 2016 which will take place at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on August 28.

Ha Tinh chief wastes public money on private school

 The decision by Chairman of Ha Tinh Province People's Committee Vo Kim Cu to use VND1 billion (USD47,610) from the local budget to subsidise a local private nursery school has stirred public ire.

Vietnam tops FDI performance index for second year

 Vietnam has topped a performance index for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) for the second year in a row, leading all other emerging economies by a wide margin.

Indian low-cost small cars flood market

 India became Vietnam's largest exporter of low-priced completely built-up (CBU) small cars during the first seven months of this year, according to the Vietnam General Department of Customs.

IFB Holdings denies rumors of 7-Eleven deal

 IFB Holdings Limited on August 22 denied reports that the company is entering into a partnership with Japan’s 7-Eleven to launch a convenient store chain in Vietnam in 2018.

Universities send congratulation messages to candidates

In the past, students in Vietnam competed with each other to gain places at universities, with a higher-education considered valuable.

Hanoi launches school fees hotline

 Hanoi’s education and training department has launched hotline number 01695122753 to receive feedback and complaints about collection and expenditure of tuition fees and other school fees.

Noi Bai Airport not hacked: authority

 The Northern Airport Authority has refuted claims made on social networking sites yesterday that the information technology system of Noi Bai International Airport was hacked.