The granting of amnesty to prisoners reflects the clement policy of the Vietnamese Party and State and the humanitarian tradition of the nation, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in an article on the occasion of the 70th National Day.

 Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and his Costa Rica counterpart Alejandro Solano Ortiz co-chaired the second political consultation between the two countries’ foreign ministries in San José, Costa Rica on August 20.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc attended the seventh Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Forum for East Asia – Latin American Cooperation, held in San Jose, capital of Costa Rica, on August 21.

  The transport ministries of Vietnam and Laos have affirmed close cooperation in all aspects of the transport sector at an annual bilateral ministerial meeting in Hanoi on August 22.

 A celebration marking the National Days of Vietnam (September 2) and Uzbekistan (September 1) was held in Hanoi on August 22.

 Experts are cautioning localities against massive investment into waste incinerators as they pose high risk to the environment and public health.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In summer, these streets become the favorite destinations of Hanoians, particularly the young and tourists at night.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After one year working for a Japanese company, Le Van Thai decided to continue to take a training course in technology because he was aware of the importance of vocational training.

 Viet Nam's Government is set to release a resolution this month aimed at boosting the use of e-Government programmes.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Once a symbol of the prosperity of magnificent Saigon, the 727 Tran Hung Dao apartment building in District 1 has seriously degraded, with only a few households living in the dark and deserted space.

Vietnamese Goods Agriculture (VietGAP) Practices will be used to breed Asian redtail catfish in Hong NguDistrict in Dong Thap Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located from north to south, villas and mansions of Vietnamese tycoons have contributed to spread their reputation throughout the country.

HCM City has made significant improvements in administrative reform to better serve overseas Vietnamese and encourage them to invest in the country.

Queuing theory played an important role in the development of telephone system, Internet, mobile phone network and information and technology (IT).

Da Lat’s arabica coffee is well-known for its quality, as recognised by Starbucks, which recently began selling it at its stores. But the size of the arabica-coffee growing area in Da Lat is shrinking. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 2.15pm every day, Pham Song Toan, 75, turns on the television to watch the programme, "In Search of Former Comrades in Arms".

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the home to the largest snake farm in Vietnam, Tien Giang not only entertains visitors with beautiful nature but also has excellent cuisine.

  Vietnam's edible oil market holds much promise, as evidenced by the number of new players entering the market.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located within Hanoi Old Quarter, the ancient house at 87 Ma May Street, built in the late 19th century, is intact with typical architecture of ancient houses on Hanoi streets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Hanoian martial arts instructor has become famous for treating patients with bone problems, especially dislocation of the spine. Hoang Trung Hieu reports.

Medical experts are concerned that many people with HIV in the country will be forced to drop their anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment in 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the mass farming of genetically modified (GM) corn but it is farmers who should decide whether to plant such corn or not, heard a seminar in HCMC last week.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Through collaborative television films, Vietnam’s television film industry has been offering Vietnamese films to more audiences, not only at home but also abroad.

VietNamNet Bridge – Students have little opportunity to hear and absorb the language when Vietnamese teachers teach English-language courses using Vietnamese,

The tourism and hospitality industries should shift their focus to the exceptional food and wine experiences from around the country to whet the global appetite for Vietnam as a top travel destination and entice more inbound visits.