VietNamNet Bridge – A number of organisations have signed a joint action programme in Ha Noi yesterday  (May 19) to support farmers affected by drought, saltwater intrusion, and massive seafood death.

  Ministries and sectors, along with local authorities, must promote their roles and coordination to help improve the domestic business environment and enhance national competitiveness, in accordance with a Government resolution.

Top players Ly Hoang Nam, Nguyen Hoang Thien and Nguyen Minh Tuan will compete in the Dà Nang Tennis Clubs Tournament at Tien Son Sports Centre between May 20 and 25.

 Hanoi has been building new tourism products to lure more domestic and foreign visitors to the capital city, affirming its position as a tourism centre of the country, said the municipal Department of Tourism.

“The Essence of Vietnam” will be the common tourism brand of three central coastal localities namely Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang.

 A container shipping route traversing Vung Ang port in the central province of Ha Tinh and accompanying services was officially put into use on May 19.

VietNamNet Bridge - Making unburned bricks from ash appears to be the best solution for the ash discharged by thermal power plants.

A workshop to enhance the understanding of nuclear power among people and media alike was held on May 19 in Hanoi.

VietNamNet Bridge - Teachers appear seem to be very ‘generous’ when giving compliments to students. Nearly all students can receive ‘certificates of satisfactory progress’ when the academic year finishes.

 New Lao Ambassador to Vietnam, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, has affirmed he will do all he can to bring the Vietnam-Laos traditional relationship to a new level.

Assistant to the Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s commitments to actualising sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the 72nd session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Minister of Defence Ngo Xuan Lich on May 19 received the ambassadors from China, Indonesia, France and the United States to Vietnam and appreciated their contributions to bilateral ties.

HCM City needs VND630 billion for LPG distribution upgrade, Thailand becomes Vietnam's biggest car exporter, German Investments ranked 17/75 in HCMC, Mekong Capital fund to invest US$112 million

 The Party, State and Government of Vietnam always regard Russia as a significant strategic priority in their diplomatic policy of multilateralisation and international integration, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

VietNamNet Bridge - Ta Dinh Huy, a 34-year-old farmer, has successfully made a machine with 12 functions which can help ease farmers’ workload.

 Vietnam is showing huge potential for franchises business as dozens of franchises have been established or brought into Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – My cousin, Nguyen Thanh Tra, who’s finicky by nature, kept going back and forth about places to visit. According to her, there’s nothing but trees in the mountains and there’s nothing to do on the beach except play in the water.

 Two massive bombs defused in Dak Nong province, Vietnam’s market fire in Laos costs estimated $8 mln in damage, Southern & Central Highlands enter rainy season, Food inspections having impact in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Investment funds have been seeking opportunities to invest in companies which own food & beverage (F&B) chains as they can see the impressive growth rates of the industry.

The Vietnamese government is seeking public comment on the a decree governing conditions for transport businesses. Lawyer Oliver Massmann shared his view on this issue.

Thanks to the teaching efforts made by veteran artisans and effective operation of clubs, Then singing has become wide spread in every corner of the daily life as well as in the cultural and spiritual practices of people in Na Hang District

 VietNamNet Bridge – A handmade cooling device – one of the best selling products for low-income earners in cities can cause negative impacts on users’ health and household appliances,

Vietnamese enterprises are increasing efforts to set foot in Russia to  find investment opportunities as well as expand their operations.

 President Tran Dai Quang received Victoria Kwakwa, Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific of the World Bank (WB) in Hanoi on May 19.

 US President Barack Obama and Vietnamese leaders will discuss measures to promote the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.