The Vietnam Festival 2016 is scheduled to take place in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on June 11-12, the organisers announced on May 11.

 The State Bank of Vietnam's Governor Le Minh Hung talks about the opportunities and challenges that the banking system will face in the near future.

If you’re looking for a coveted island holiday getaway to enjoy the beach, scuba diving, fishing, hiking - along with spectacular seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine all at an affordable price here are five hot choices

 Startup contest opens to young participants, HCM City welcomes 1.8 million foreign tourists, HCM City sees increase in job creation, Khanh Hoa: 3,480 households face sever water shortage, New wildlife park in Quy Nhon will open in July

Shoppers in Hanoi can expect to see more open-air lifestyle centres than closed-in, windowless malls, if a proposed redevelopment plan for the capital city is approved, says the Hanoi Department of Industry and Commerce.

Nguyễn Phạm Quốc Khang secured his second win at the Hạt NgọcTrời Cycling Cup by winning the fifth stage May 13.

Although they have different backgrounds, four female performers of the Giao Thời (Transition) band have all faced challenges and worked hard to make a strong impression on the country’s music scene.

A novel by German author Karin Kalisa about expatriate Vietnamese was released in Vietnamese recently in Hà Nội.

Regulations banning the use of profits from property alienation to cover losses in other businesses discourage property firms from expanding their investments and make tax policies seem unfair, experts said.

Amid growing concerns in Việt Nam about unsafe food, many foreign and local firms are exploring opportunities to produce safe food in the country.

UNICEF will engage with businesses in Việt Nam to build a culture of respect and support for children’s rights among them, an official has said.

Salt producers have had a good harvest this year, but low prices are affecting their livelihoods.

The World Bank has approved a loan of US$150 million to Việt Nam to improve local development policies related to economic management and competitiveness.

Eleven units assigned to test fertiliser quality - and to grant quality certification to production and business facilities nationwide - would face severe punishment for violations, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Masan, FPT, Vinamilk ... are aiming to be recognized globally in the near future and become the pride of Vietnam through the creation of a unique model of successful business in Asia.

Việt Nam needs a strategy on renewable energy development to ensure energy safety in the context of the country’s rapid economic growth and global climate change, said energy experts.

President Trần Đại Quang on May 13 received the Việt Nam-Japan Special Ambassador RyotaroSugi, who is on a visit to Việt Nam.

National Assembly (NA) candidates on May 13 ended their first week meeting with voters to listen to what the residents hope their representatives in the government can do in the next NA.

Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng said he hopes the visit by Han Zheng, Secretary of China’s Shanghai Party Committee will help strengthen ties between Shanghai and HCM City as well as other Vietnamese localities.

Military officers from the navies, air forces, coastguards, border guards and defence ministries of Southeast Asian countries completed an international training course in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Protection May 13.

Lao Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith’s official visit to Việt Nam from tomorrow to next Tuesday aims to bolster the friendship, solidarity and co-operation between the two nations.

Artists and the public are still talking about Việt Nam Feature Film Studio (VFS), the country’s largest State-owned film studio, which held its initial public offering in mid-April.

The EVFTA will make Vietnam an even more attractive investment environment for EU investors than it already is.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a great passion for books since a young age, Trinh Hung Cuong today owns a precious collection of more than 10,000 books, newspapers and magazines.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Trong Hoa, former director of the HCM City Institute for Research and Development, speaks to the newspaper Tuoi Tre (Youth) about the city’s plans.