Five Vietnamese firms among Nikkei’s 300 most dynamic companies in Asia

VietNamNet Bridge - Included in the list of the most dynamic companies in Asia, or the Asia 300 of the Japanese news agency Nikkei, Vietnam has five businesses: Vingroup, Vietcombank, FPT Group, PetroVietnam Gas and Vinamilk.

Famed artist finds inspiration in new artistic style

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three years after her seventh solo exhibition in Canada, painter Dinh Thi Tham Poong recently presented to art lovers her latest solo exhibition showcasing her different style.  

Hanoi authority criticised for tweaking teacher recruitment regulations

 Hanoi’s Department of Internal Affairs has been heavily criticised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after it issued a document which tweaked the recruitment policies for full-time teachers.

HCM City to hold Tourism Day 2016 in March

 The 2016 Tourism Day is scheduled to take place at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City from March 24- 27, announced the Department of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism at a press conference yesterday.

Eximbank appoints new General Director

 The Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) has appointed a new General Director.

Big C dismisses talk of Aeon purchase

 As rumors continue to swirl a representative from Big C Vietnam told VET on March 16 that “We have no official information that Aeon plans to buy Big C Vietnam.”

Agriculture Ministry to equitize four large SOEs by 2020

Four large State-owned enterprises in the agriculture sector are to be equitized before 2020: the Vietnam Rubber Group, the Vietnam Southern Food Corporation, the Vietnam Northern Food Corporation, and the Vietnam Coffee Corporation.

Stunning photos of Lung Khuy Cave in Ha Giang

  Lung Khuy Cave in Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province is considered the most beautiful cave in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

Gout de France to attract 25 restaurants nationwide

 Given the success of the first edition in 2015, the Gout de France dinner event will come back on March 21, featuring 25 restaurants in HCMC, Hanoi, Danang, Hoi An and Hue.

BOND headlines Lexus Music Night in Hanoi

 The musical group Bond is excited about returning for its second performance in Vietnam and to headline at the 2016 Lexus Music Night in Hanoi on March 25 said the band’s publicist in a news release.

MICE potentially ‘the big cheese’ for Vietnam tourism

 Most of us have probably never heard of the MICE Industry, or that it has a potential worth of billions upon billions of US dollars annually in terms of revenue for the gross national product (GNP).

East Sea issue should be addressed in peaceful manner: experts

Sea law experts and researchers, policy makers, diplomats and scholars have agreed on the need to address disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures in line with international law.

UK string quartet to deliver performance in Vietnam

 Hot hits of the original electric string quartet BOND from the UK, will be performed by the band and supported by Vietnamese artists, during the Lexus Music Night 2016, to be held in Hanoi on March 25.

Dams upriver exacerbate drought in Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – Aside from natural forces like climate change, countries’ actions have worsened the drought and salinity in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta.

MRC Joint Committee convenes 43rd meeting

 How to use water resources of the Mekong River effectively heated up the 43rd meeting of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Joint Committee taking place in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Well-known rocker Tran Lap dies of cancer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known rock musician and singer Tran Lap died yesterday (March 17) after fighting rectum cancer for more than four months. He was 42 years old.

Manufacturers fear loss of household product market to foreigners

VietNamNet Bridge - The majority of Vietnamese are fond of foreign-made products, causing obstacles for Vietnamese household goods manufacturers. 

Vietnam moves to protect nationals abroad

 The Vietnamese embassy in Japan is working closely with Japanese agencies concerned to ensure legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese working in Japan.

Noi Bai is the world's most improved airport

VietNamNet Bridge – Up by 136 spots, the Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, had entered the list of 100 best airports in the world and also won the title "The world’s most improved airport" from the UK-based airline review organisation Skytrax.

China’s water discharges highly anticipated

 China’s promised water discharges from its Jinghong Hydropower Station to the lower reaches of the Mekong River from March 15-April 10 are highly anticipated by local authorities and people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta localities.

China’s construction on Hoang Sa violates Vietnam’s sovereignty

 The statement was made by Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh on March 17 in reply to reporters’ query related to China’s recent activities in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago.

Vietnam works with Mekong river countries on water use

 The Foreign Ministry is working intensively with China and countries along the Mekong River on together using the river’s water resource in a sustainable manner for harmonious interests of both the countries and their people living along the river.

French Chamber of Deputies ratifies Vietnam-EU agreement

 The French Chamber of Deputies on March 17 officially ratified the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between Vietnam and the European Union.

French NA President begins Vietnam visit

 President of the National Assembly (NA) of France Claude Bartolone started his official visit to Vietnam on March 18.

Preliminary list of candidates for NA election approved

A preliminary list of candidates standing for the upcoming National Assembly election was drawn up during the second consultation conference held by the Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee in Hanoi on March 17.