Hanoi’s Royal Room that served over 70 chiefs of state

 VietNamNet Bridge – Launched 20 years ago, the royal room at a hotel in Hanoi has been used by over 70 heads of state and senior leaders of many countries.

Budget expenditure under the knife

 The government is doing its best to keep the budget deficit at less than 5 per cent of total GDP; a level approved by the National Assembly.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/6

US imposes anti-dumping duty of 113.8% on Vietnamese CWP, Vietnam Airlines opens Da Nang-Bangkok route, Pledged ODA, concessional loans soar in H1, Australia asked to check alleged antibiotic residue in Vietnam fish

Farmers breathe new life into puppetry art

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located 30km from the northern port city of Hai Phong, Bao Ha Village in Vinh Bao District has been well-known for its carved wooden statues for 700 years.

Social News 12/6

 New rhino protection campaign turns to local youths, Vinh Long suggests Israel cooperate in climate change response, Man infected with Streptococcus suis saved, HCMC sets up working group to remove canal houses

HCM City to pilot 100 electric taxis

 The HCM City Department of Transport is seeking the municipal people’s committee's approval for a local company to pilot 100 electric cars.

Govt to get tough on emissions at steel mills

 The Government has approved a national plan on air quality control until 2020 with a vision towards 2025, which will force 70% of steel plants to install automatic emissions monitoring systems.

HCM City looks at recruiting senior leaders

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Home Affairs has submitted a plan to the Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee to recruit directors, deputy directors, and department managers in Committees at both the city and district level.

World Bank: Vietnam's growth still among strongest

 The World Bank has downgraded its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4 per cent from the 2.9 per cent it projected in January.

East Sea has become an international issue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Viet Thai, PhD from the Viet Nam Diplomatic Academy spoke to the newspaper Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) about the situation in the East Sea following the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.

Military doctor successfully conducts first multi-viscera transplant

 VietNamNet Bridge – Associate Professor, Dr Hoang Manh An, director at the Military Hospital 103, has successfully transplanted a patient’s pancreas and kidney simultaneously, making it the first such case in Viet Nam.

Catfish prices tumble as exporters scramble for clients

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese exporters continue to sell catfish at low prices to maintain their edge as the world's top catfish exporter. 

Role reversal lets young students take charge

 The academic year is coming to an end. Phoenix flowers shed their bright orange red blooms on the boulevards of Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Rain blessing ceremony of the Ha Nhi

The rain blessing ceremony is one of 7 annual festivals of the Ha Nhi. It takes place at the end of the summer when rice and maize are maturing. Rituals at the rainy season festival are typical of people dependent on agriculture.

West Lake shrimp pancake - a must-try dish in Hanoi

  Visitors who used to go to Hanoi will eagerly seek a chance to enjoy West Lake shrimp fried pancake, a speciality of this place, which can make a great impression.

HCM City proposes PM to reward over US$448 million

A supervision group of the National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Commission this week worked with HCMC to estimate state budget condition in the first half this year, implementation of the law against waste and corruption last year.

The scent of a thief

 Ly Van Hai was an unlucky thief.

Eight forests suitable for nature enthusiasts in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien and U Minh are the ideal eco-tourist destinations for families or groups of young people on the weekends.

IHG to manage Holiday Inn & Suites brand in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will be in charge of managing the first hotel with brand Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport in HCM City, IHG announced on June 8.

Marine pollution at alarming rate off Vietnam’s coast

 Vietnam is facing serious marine pollution with mass fish deaths in some central provinces last April the latest incident recorded.

Central regions seek drought-resistant animals

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) and central regions are expanding areas to breed livestock as well as other animals like sheep, ostriches, goats, honeybees and silkworms.

A democratic, lawful election

Final results of the election for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils have been announced. The May 22 election was assessed as democratic and lawful.

Keeping Vietnam, Thai trade eyes looking skyward

Despite some bumps, Vietnam-Thailand economic relations are looking up, said Mr SananAngubolkul, President of the Thailand-Vietnam Business Council (TVBC) during a recent interview with a VOV reporter.


Bình Dương signs new contract with Ivan Firer

V.League 1 defending champions Bình Dương have signed a six-month contract with striker Ivan Firer who was sacked by FLC Thanh Hóa.

National amateur male golf tourney to kick off

The Việt Nam Amateur Open will tee off at Sacom Golf Resort at TuyềnLâm Lake, ĐàLạt City, LâmĐồng Province on June 23, according to the Việt Nam Golf Association (VGA), the tournament organiser.