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.

 A five-star bus route between Tan Son Nhat International Airport and District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City was put into operation from May 19.

  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Moscow on the afternoon of May 19 for Sochi to attend the Commemorate Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the ASEAN-Russia dialogue relations.

The authorities of District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, have promised to pay VND2-5 million ($100-$250) for those who provide information about criminal cases related to prostitution, human trafficking, drug trading, robbery and gambling.

Eight domestic film producers and distributors have sent a complaint to the Vietnam Cinema Association, saying that they were being hampered by the CGV cinema system.

Many incapable investors had to give up their projects as they could not survive the frozen market of the last few years. Now is the right time for financially powerful investors to take over these projects at reasonable prices.