Local band aims for sweet success by fan funding

 VietNamNet Bridge – The four-member indie pop band Ngot (Sweet) has succeeded in raising funds to produce their first album by asking for donations from their fans through their fanpage.

Media urged to focus more on reporting human rights

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications has appealed to the media to focus more on reporting about human right issues in Viet Nam.

U.S. asked to recognize more Vietnam fish processors

The National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department has proposed the Food Safety and Inspection Service recognize eight more Vietnamese tra fish processing factories as they meet the requirements for export

Foreign visitors reach over 4 million so far

 Foreign arrivals to Vietnam have reached over 4 million so far this year, up 20 percent year on year, with an increase being seen in most tourist markets.

PM attends Vietnam-Japan economic policy dialogue

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the Vietnam-Japan high-level economic policy dialogue on May 26, right after his arrival in Nagoya city, Japan’s Aichi prefecture.

Working groups established to supervise corruption handling

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has signed a decision to establish seven working groups in charge of inspecting the investigation and judgment of serious and complicated corruption and economic cases of public concern.

Vietnamese PM arrives in Nagoya for Japan visit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Nagoya city of Japan’s Aichi prefecture on the afternoon of May 26 (Vietnam time) for an official visit to Japan and to attend the expanded G7 Summit Japan 2016.

Museum of Ethnology will host children’s games from SE Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi will present various games originating in Southeast Asian countries to children this weekend.

Seoul exhibits Vietnamese photos

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful images of Viet Nam’s world heritages are being introduced to the South Korean people at an exhibition at Yoondang Arts Hall in Seoul.

President Obama’s three days in Vietnam through pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – During his three-day visit to Vietnam (May 23-25), US President Barack Obama met with Vietnamese leaders, had dialogues with Vietnamese youth, enjoyed Vietnamese cuisine and had exchanges with people.

President Barack Obama calls for conservation of Ha Long, Son Doong

 VietNamNet Bridge - The natural wonders of Vietnam like Ha Long Bay and Son Doong Cave must be preserved for future generations, President Obama said in Hanoi.

US pledges $18 million to Vietnam for Metal Shark patrol boats

 VietNamNet Bridge - The White House said the United States will provide 18 MetalShark 45-foot patrol boats, as well as training and maritime law enforcement equipment, to the country’s Coast Guard.

Investors keep pouring money into resort properties

VietNamNet Bridge - The resort real estate market has heated up, with many projects up for sale and trillions of dong invested.

Miss France 2014 in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Miss France 2014 and the third runner-up of Miss Universe 2015 Flora Coquerel is paying a visit to Vietnam, where she will attend events in HCM City.

Vietnamese literature, music mentioned in Obama's speech

US President Barack Obama quoted poems and lyrics by Vietnamese great poet Nguyen Du, late composers Van Cao, Trinh Cong Son, Tran Lap, and pop star Son Tung M-TP in his remarks delivered in Vietnam.

Unlicensed software use slightly down in Vietnam: BSA survey

Computer users in Vietnam use unlicensed software at an alarming rate, despite being well aware of the associated cyber-security dangers, said a survey released yesterday by the Software Alliance (BSA).

President Obama’s visit to Vietnam yields fruits: Deputy FM

 Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc highlighted significant outcomes of US President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Vietnam in an interview in Hanoi on May 25.

New Bangkok-Da Nang air route launched

  Bangkok Airways officially launched its new route between the central city of Da Nang and Bangkok on May 25, marking the 25th international flight to Da Nang International Airport.

VN’s G7 summit participation- contribution to world, peace, prosperity

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc's first participation in a G7 Summit, which will take place in Mie Prefecture, Japan this year, indicates the respect of Japan in particular and G7 in general for Viet Nam's  role and status in the region.

Belarus, Kyrgyzstan ratify EAEU – Vietnam trade deal

 The House of Representatives of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan’s national assembly ratified the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Vietnam on May 25.

Hanoi Guitar Club to perform concert

VietNamNet Bridge – On Saturday, artists from Ha Noi Guitar Club will present a guitar concert entitled La Fantasia – The Music Inventions. 

President Obama insists on freedom of navigation in East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – The U.S. is not a claimant in territorial disputes in the East Sea but will stand close with partners to ensure freedom of navigation (FON) and overflight in the region, U.S.

VN fencers to compete at Moscow Grand Prix

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Thanh An and Nguyen Thi Le Dung will represent Viet Nam at the Moscow Saber Grand Prix on May 27-29.

Vietnamese player through to Muaythai world championship semis

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc advanced to the semi-final round of the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur World Championship in Sweden on Tuesday.

VN-US sign many agreements during Obama’s visit to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Along with specific agreements signed during the visit to Vietnam by US President Barack Obama, many US businesses expressed their desire to establish or expand investment in Vietnam.