Vietnam drastically implements international integration

From May 29 to June 6, 2015, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended the signing of the FTA between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union in Kazakhstan and paid official visits to Algeria, Portugal and Bulgaria.

Sub-par Uber taxicab drivers meet tough sanctions

 Ho Chi Minh City, the southern engine of growth, continues applying strong measures against taxicabs affiliated with Uber, which have allegedly impinged on business conditions.

Will the TPP spur another wave of US investment?

Trade between Vietnam and the US has grown exponentially under a bilateral trade pact that went into force in late 2001 and totalled nearly US$11,035 billion as the end of February this year.

Is formula milk in Vietnam most expensive in region?

VietNamNet Bridge - A ceiling price has been applied to formula milk for children aged below six for one year. Most recently, the government decided to continue it for one more year, until December 31, 2016.

The life of mannequins

With a harmonious combination of colours, the set of paintings entitled “The Life of Mannequins” by Nguyen Khac Chinh brought to viewers a unique, interesting perspective on life and humans in a contemporary art space.

A golf institute for children

The 15-year-old Nguyen Thai Duong is one of a few professional golfers in Vietnam with many outstanding achievements. Duong established a golf academy in Hanoi last year to promote the sport among youth and children.

Vietnam-US relations: What’s the next chapter?

 It has been four decades since the fall of Saigon and this July marks the 20th anniversary since Vietnam and the US first normalized diplomatic relations following the war’s end.

Consequences for violating sales promotion laws in Vietnam

Enterprises conducting acts of violation while engaging in promotional activities may face administrative penalties and/or additional sanctions, requirements to take remedial measures, or suspension of promotional activities.

Co Tu people’s insect dishes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coming to the western upland of Quang Nam Province on the central coast, visitors can experience unique daily activities of Co Tu ethnic minority, and one of them is to catch insects to make dishes.

Green flea market in town

 With consumption of clean and green products gaining popularity, a monthly flea market called “Saigon Green Fair” is held on Saturday and Sunday at Café D’anver coffee shop on Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, HCMC.

UK GM wheat 'does not repel pests'

 A strain of genetically modified wheat developed in the UK has failed to repel pests as intended in field trials.

Unique miniature works in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge reviews three outstanding miniature works in Vietnam, which have become popular tourist attractions.

GDP growth projected at 6.11% in H1 for Vietnam

 The country’s key economic indicators have improved, with gross domestic product (GDP) in January-June estimated to expand 6.11% compared to the same period last year.

The king of cheo gets a princely reward

 For locals in Viet Nam's northern region, Tran Dinh Ngon, 73, is "King of cheo" (traditional opera).

VN urged to tap China trade, investment

China is expected to import more than $10 trillion in goods and services and invest $500 billion abroad in the next five years, offering opportunities for Viet Nam and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

OcEo-Ba The recognised as special national relic

The announcement ceremony was held in OcEotownship, Thoai Son district on June 27. 

Decree allowing higher foreign stakes in Vietnam’s firms approved

The Prime Minister has ratified Decree 60/2015 to replace Decree 58, which included a long-awaited regulation on removing limits on foreign ownership in listed companies.

WB: More private investors needed for water projects

VietNamNet Bridge – The World Bank’s Country Director for Vietnam, Victoria Kwakwa, has called for the Vietnamese Government to attract more private companies to get involved in water supply and waste treatment projects

V.League 1 reopens after long break

Go Dau and Hang Day will be the focus of V.League 1's first leg of the last round this weekend.

City champs again after five years

HCM City ended their five-year title draught after drawing defending champions Ha Noi 1 in the last round match of the National Women's Football Championship yesterday in Ha Nam Province.

A musical take on current issues

Vietnamese traditional musical language, xam or busking, has been used for the very first time to communicate social issues in a music video entitled XamTra Da (Iced Tea Busking).

Heavier fines won't deter traffic violations

Higher penalties are unlikely to reduce traffic violations if root causes are not identified and addressed, Deputy Transport Minister Le DinhTho said.

Goats, new rice promote Delta resilience

Le ThiTrang, 48, a farmer in Ba Tien 1 Village in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta's TienGiang Province, dreams of the day her family has a house without a leaky roof.

Navy receives maps of Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

The Ministry of Information and Communication has delivered a documentation collection, ‘Map Exhibition of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) of Viet Nam – Historical and Legal Evidence,' to the navy force.

Latest NA session ends with call to strengthen national sovereignty

The National Assembly (NA) concluded the ninth meeting of the 13th legislature in Ha Noi June 26 with a call for stepped up efforts to protect national sovereignty through increased international co-operation.