Representatives of ten international sponsors took part in a roundtable meeting in Hanoi on January 28 to discuss their coordination in support of responsible tourism in Vietnam.

 The US’s Ford Vietnam has announced a voluntary recall of 728 units of the EcoSport made between December 29, 2014 and March 10, 2015 to rectify suspension issues, said Lao Dong (Labour) Newspapers .

 Vietnam has instructed major healthcare establishments nationwide to step up precautionary measures against the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) after the second case was confirmed in Thailand on January 23.

 The Monkey Year is dawning, and for those of you still wondering where to go ring in the Tet holiday in Vietnam, then we have several various options for you.

 Many countries paid special attention to and spoke highly of the 12th National Party Congress of Vietnam, which wrapped up in Hanoi on January 28 after eight days.

 The People's Committee of Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam recently held an event to welcome the eight-millionth visitor to the ancient town.

 Tet – what a wonderful time to spend long and cozy holidays with your family! But first, drop by the following Tet celebration events in Hanoi and see what amazing things they’ve got to offer:

Vietnamese chess Grandmaster Le Quang Liem is aiming to break into the world's top 25 this year.

Johnny Kongo and Ryan Woodcrutch, members of the Jesus&Johnny band from the US, will perform at May Coffee&Bar on Sunday.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese consumers have raised questions about the quality of Oo Long tea made by Suntory PepsiCo, which is advertised as having ‘Japanese quality’, but found to have  materials made from China.

VietNamNet Bridge – Eight ocean tuna caught by fishermen from the central province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, were recently auctioned in Japan. A 39kg tuna sold for the highest price of 1,600 yen/kg, earning nearly $600.

 The Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF) decided to sack Japanese head coach Toshiya Miura from the national senior and U23 men's football teams at a meeting in HCM City yesterday.

 Chairman of Thaigroup Nguyen Duc Thuy has become chairman of Kim Lien Tourism Joint Stock Company.

 Experts have warned that equipping cars with old fire extinguishers is dangerous as they could explode.

 IPs in HCM City to see more foreign funding, HCM City attracts Japanese support industry firms, Ministry to develop support industry, Myanmar market holds potential, Firms stock up on goods ahead of Tet

The 11th Party Central Committee’s report on the documents of the 12th National Party Congress has highlighted the determination to redouble efforts to build the Party clean and strong, push forward the renewal comprehensively and harmoniously...

 Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov has lauded the success of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

 The 12th National Party Congress, which took place from January 20-28, was a success that featured the spirit of “Solidarity – Democracy – Discipline – Renovation”.

The Taiwanese leader’s visit to Ba Binh island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereignty and runs counter to the Taiwanese side’s recent statements.

 VietNamNet Bridge - With investment of over $2.9 million, a pair of Saigon-Hanoi trains numbered SE 7/8, with 59 carriages meeting 5-star standards were launched on January 26 by the Saigon Railway Transport JSC.

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time the Politburo has three female members, including National Assembly Vice Chairs Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Tong Thi Phong and Chair of the National Assembly Committee for Social Affairs Truong Thi Mai.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several weeks before the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), the demand for cash is on the rise, making it the best time for loan sharks.

VietNamNet Bridge - Seven groups of 100 red-shanked individuals of douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) could be affected by a tourism project to be implemented in the southwestern part of Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City.

VietNamNet Bridge - The authorities of Van Thang commune in Khanh Hoa Province on January 28 handed over the body of a whale shark to the Nha Trang Oceanography Institute to be embalmed for scientific research.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cong Tri, a well-known fashion designer in Vietnam, will launch his haute couture designs in a collection called No.9 at the Tokyo Fashion Week this March.