Vietnam expects WB’s further assistance: Party Chief

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the WB to continue its support for Vietnam, aiming to help the country realise its socio-economic development targets and development orientations as set out in the Vietnam 2035 Report.

'Siu Chau' candy - a specialty of Nam Dinh

 VietNamNet Bridge – 'Siu chau' candy is crispy, tasty, sweet and so fragrant. This tasty candy requires the skillful experience of local makers and generations of tradition.

Vietnam, Denmark sign joint action plan for 2016

 The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry signed a joint action plan in 2016 in Hanoi on February 23, as part of effort to continue implementing the joint statement on comprehensive partnership between the two countries.

PM hosts advisor to Japan-Vietnam parliamentary alliance

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 23 for Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.

Social News 24/2

 26 land projects planned for Hanoi’s downtown district, Deputy PM asks for measures to brace for Zika virus, Hanoi: US$3.1 million for 2016 vocational training, Campaign encourages men to protect women, girls

'Museum' of whale bones on Ly Son Island

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai province is not only known as the home of the Hoang Sa flotilla in the Nguyen Dynasty but also the largest 'museum' of whalebones in Vietnam.

How should the gold mine of Vietnam tourism be explored?

2015 was the first year in the past six years the number of international visitors to Vietnam fell. Besides economic factors, we can say that Vietnam's tourism needs a judicious investment and development plan.

Sports News

 Liem to defend HDBank chess title, Players named for Olympic qualifying round, Minh becomes Mizuno brand ambassador, Nam faces Wang in China

Central bank to help farmers access loans

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Dong Tien, deputy governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam, talks with the Nong thon ngay nay newspaper on measures to settle difficulties that will help farmers attain credit. 

Love duets echo at Lim Festival in Bac Ninh

 The bustling atmosphere of the love duet Lim festival enchanted audiences in the northern province of Bac Ninh last weekend.

Thousands of Hanoi youths join army

 About 2,000 young people in Ha Noi, voluntarily registering for military service, joined the army today, the High Command of Ha Noi said.

Economists warn Vietnam to reduce reliance on FDI

 One of the measurements of development in Vietnam, as in any country, is the level of foreign direct investment (FDI) say economists, because it represents a long-term commitment by foreign companies to the economy.

VN to take part in international cuisine contest in France

 A two-member Vietnamese team will take part in the fifth International Catering Cup to be held in Lyon, France next January.

VN satellite to enter space by 2018

 A 50kg satellite, measuring 50x50x50cm, will be launched into space by Vietnam in 2018.

National Tourism Year 2016 announced

 The 2016 National Tourism Year was launched in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on February 22 under the theme: “Discovering the Southern Land”.

U Minh Thuong becomes Vietnam’s 8th Ramsar site

 The U Minh Thuong National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang was recognised as Vietnam’s 8th Ramsar site at a ceremony held on February 22.

Nuclear experts talk human resources development

 Developing human resources in the field of nuclear power lies at the heart of an international workshop held in Da Lat, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on February 22.

Becamex Binh Duong face Chinese test

 China's Jiangsu FC are in Vietnam to bring home three points from the first Group E round match against Becamex Binh Duong in the Asian Football Federation Champions League.

Men's Futures tennis series arrives in Vietnam

Vietnam will host two Men's Futures tennis series this year, according to the national Tennis Federation.

Vietnam bags Asian wrestling silver

 Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Lua won a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships that ended in Thailand on February 21.

Da Nang hosts prize-giving ceremony for Clipper Race

 A ceremony to present prizes to winners of the 7th leg of Clipper Race - “Da Nang - New Discovery of Asia Race”, was organised in five-star Furama Resort, the central coastal city of Da Nang on February 22.

Pig procession festival in Hanoi’s village

VietNamNet Bridge - Like many villages nationwide, La Phu has its own village festival, but the pig procession and offerings on the night of the 13th of lunar January every year are only found in this area.

Dung Quat oil refinery seeks tax break

Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) is seeking approval to lower tax rates at the Dung Quat Oil Refinery because of a lack of competitiveness against imported fuels.

The Vietnamese man who eats glass

 VietNamNet Bridge – Holding a piece of glass in his hand, Mr. Trinh Trung Muoi did not hesitate to put it to his mouth and chew it. “Eating” this kind of “food” for years, he still remains heathy.

Vietnamese poetry celebration kicks off

 Thousands of poets and poetry lovers flocked to Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) in Ha Noi yesterday for the 14th Viet Nam Poetry Day, the country's annual biggest poetry celebration.