Visionary artist’s works on show in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A solo exhibition entitled Mong ao – Lac buoc giua hai the gioi (Dreams: Dancing between Two Worlds) of visual, graphic artist Tran Quynh will be held in Ha Noi.

Vietnam wins regional bronze medal at AFC U14 Girls' Regional Champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Tu Anh scored a double to help Viet Nam earn a bronze medal at the AFC U14 Girls’ Regional Championship for the ASEAN zone yesterday, June 5, in Vientiane, Laos.

Cities, provinces announce results of recent elections

VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 62 provinces and cities across the country have announced the results of voting for provincial and city people councils 2016-2020,

PM urges Hanoi to become national startup, creativity hub

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc urged Hanoi to become the pioneer in business startup and creativity while chairing a business conference on June 4.

VND devaluation cause for concern

With a double dose of the Federal Reserve’s possible rate hikes combined with the Chinese yuan’s 1.5 per cent retreat in May, there is concern it could trigger the dong’s further devaluation and have an unkind impact on the local economy as a whole.

Vietnamese markets poised for tough week: analysts

 Vietnamese shares may decline this week, as blue chips could run into profit taking and macro-economic conditions might not be strong enough to drive markets up, analysts warned.

Australian telecom giant leads in race for MobiFone

Of all foreign investors showing interest in MobiFone, the operator of Vietnam’s second most popular mobile network, Australia’s Telstra seems to be the most determined, according to newswire VnEconomy.

The different fates of enterprises after M&A deals

VietNamNet Bridge - Some businesses have regained their strength after merger and acquisition (M&A) deals because foreign capital was pumped into the companies in a timely manner. Meanwhile, many others still are experiencing tough days.

Vietnam takes Nations Cup bronze medal in Singapore

Vietnam yesterday came from behind to beat Singapore to win the bronze medal at the Nations Cup in the U21 competition in Malaysia.

Vietnam-Singapore team wins at Asia Dream Cup

 Bui Huy Thong of Vietnam and his teammate, Azhar Mohd Noor from Singapore, triumphed in the first round of the Asia Road Racing Championship’s Asia Dream Cup, yesterday in Japan.

CAAV considers building Noi Bai 2 Airport in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) thinks a second Noi Bai airport is necessary, but aviation experts disagree. 

Vietnam takes one gold, one silver at Asian champs

 Vietnam Women’s Grandmaster Nguyen Thi Mai Hung won a gold medal at the Asian Individual Blitz Women Chess Championship, which closed in Uzbekistan on Saturday.

Vietnam wins two gold medals at Hanoi Challenger

 Nguyen Tien Minh and Vu Thi Trang brought their gold medals home after winning in the finals of the Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge yesterday in Hanoi.

Vietnam backs ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community’s priorities: official

 Vietnam supports the priorities and initiatives of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) in Laos 's ASEAN 2016 Chairmanship year, said Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep.

Da Nang: Overloading triggers boat capsize, three still missing

 Overloading is the initial reason of the recent capsize of a cruise boat in the Han River in Da Nang city on the night of June 4, leaving three people missing, according to the central city’ authorities.

Vietnam eyes closer defence, security cooperation with Germany

 Vice-President of the German Bundestag Edelgard Bulmahn appreciated Vietnam’s decision to participate in UN peacekeeping missions while receiving a delegation from the Vietnamese NA Committee for National Defence and Security.

East Sea issue remains hot topic at Shangri-La Dialogue

 The East Sea issue was once again high on the agenda of the 15th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as many officials clarified China’s unilateral actions that have provoked tensions and their corollary.

Vietnam to send police officers to UN peacekeeping operations

Deputy Minister of Public Security Nguyen Van Thanh stated that Vietnam is ready to send police officers to UN peacekeeping operations, during the first-ever United Nations Police gathering at the UN headquarters in New York on June 3.

Vietnam to deepen security-defence ties with EU, UK, Italy

 Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh on June 4 held bilateral meetings with representatives from the EU, the United Kingdom and Italy on the sidelines of the 15th Shangri La Dialogue to deepen ties in security and defence.

Finance Ministry rolls out red carpet to welcome US investors

The Ministry of Finance welcomes all foreign investors, including those from the US, as they join the Vietnamese financial market, said Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung.

Vung Ro Bay has more than just stunning landscape

VietNamNet Bridge – Nestled under the foot of Ca Pass in Dong Hoa District in Phu Yen Province, Vung Ro Bay has earned reputation for not only its gorgeous landscape but also seafood specialties for visitors. 

Technology product distribution market shrinks

VietNamNet Bridge - One of the three big players in the technology production distribution market – FPT Trading – has announced a divestment plan.

Inside ruined 13-story apartment building in Saigon

Once a symbol of prosperity of magnificent Saigon, the apartment buildings located at 727 Tran Hung Dao Road have seriously degraded and could collapse. Despite danger, ten households are still living in the building.

Textilers hitch their wagon to US market

If one asks which local sector has distinguished itself in terms of export quality and quantity to the US market over the past two decades, the textile and garment industry is most likely the obvious answer.

Changes in English books confuse primary school students, teachers

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Education and Training Department has changed its mind again about the English textbooks to be used for primary school.