Biker catches crocodile in Quang Nam

 Le Ngoc Van, 40, was driving on Highway 1 when he saw a large crocodile lying by the roadside with its mouth wide open.

Samsung rejects toxic gas leak rumours in Thai Nguyen

 Samsung has officially rejected rumours of methane leaking from the Samsung Thai Nguyen industrial complex in Thai Nguyen Province.

In pictures: HCM City hosts dog beauty contest

 As many as 200 dogs from across the country has partaken in the 1st All Breeds Championship Show held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.

Danang launches first helicopter tour

 A six-member Russian delegation has spent US$6,000 on a 1-hour trip by Airbus Helicopter EC130 T2 to visit Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary in central Quang Nam province.  

Image: Pack your bags and leave for Vietnam

Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainment giant, has released 25 amazing photos that make viewers want to immediately pack their bags and leave for Vietnam. Let’s explore incredible beauty of Vietnam through following photos:

Photos: All terrain racing launches in Vietnam

 Sixty racers from across the country turned out for the first professional all terrain motocross style competition in Vietnam that was held at the sand dunes of Mui Dinh.

World famous Vietnamese-origin actors/actresses

 Some Vietnamese origin actors/actresses are very well-known in the US and France.

Music Events in Hanoi in April

 After the gloomy months of winter, April has come with summer music festivals as well as numerous other music events in Hanoi. Let’s take a look at some of those:

Supermarkets tap into domestic retail sector

 The considerable potential of Vietnam's domestic retail market is being actively promoted by large retailers looking to expand their businesses at a faster pace.

Belgian writer-director seeks justice for Vietnamese AO victims

 A book and documentary portraying the ill effects of the Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin suffered by millions of Vietnamese over multiple generations were presented to the public in Wallonia – Brussels Centre, Paris on April 13.

Various activities to celebrate liberation day

 A range of activities will take place on April 29-30 to mark the 40th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2015), according to the organising committee.

Bahaman cruise ship brings 3,500 tourists to Vietnam

 The Saigon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) received 3,500 passengers and crew members on board the luxury cruise ship Voyager of the Seas on April 13.

It feels like having coffee on the street

 VietNamNet Bridge – Entering a coffee shop named Bien Bao (traffic sign) at 21-22 Tran Nhan Tong Street in Danang City’s Son Tra District, visitors will feel like they are still on the street due to a number of traffic signs placed everywhere

Vietnamese swindlers arrested in RoK

 Three Vietnamese swindlers were apprehended in the Republic of Korea after they were determined to be among six people conning 37 Vietnamese expats out of 137,000 USD.

Government News 14/4

 Vietnam, China exchange growth experience, Algeria looks to cement relations with Vietnam, Ambassador presents credentials to Samoa Head of State, Revised statistics draft law discussed, Lao New Year rite held for Vietnamese Politburo member

Hillary Clinton’s historic visits to Vietnam

 Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has visited Vietnam for four times since 2000.

The Philippines, Vietnam hold defence policy dialogue

 Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh and his Philippine counterpart Honorio S Azcueta on April 13 co-hosted the first Vietnam- Philippines defence policy dialogue in Hanoi.

The strategic moves of Chinese-speaking economies - Why Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Will the increasingly high investments by mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau bring opportunities or challenges?

Government to strengthen ODA management

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment is drafting a new Government decree with an aim to help the Government better manage the use of official development assistance (ODA) loans.

Hoi An to host 4th int’l choir contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of Hoi An City will cooperate with German organization Interkultur, the world’s leading organizer of international choir competitions and festivals, to hold the 4th Vietnam International Choir Competition

Social News 14/4

 6,000 smuggled cigarette packs seized in Phu Quoc, Woman dies as truck plunges into abyss, HCM City authorities uncover fake beer racket, Over 6,000 Vietnamese suffer Hemophilia, Private hospitals complain of unfair treatment in Vietnam

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/4

Over 16,000 vehicles sold in March, Work starts on Vietnamese-invested complex in Vientiane, HCM City Expo 2015 to be held in Myanmar, Vietcombank lends money to Chinese-invested business, Vietnam imports more cattle feed

Ernst&Young: Vietnam needs only five major banks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Keith Pogson, senior officer of banking and financial services of Ernst&Young Asia Pacific, spoke with the media last week in Vietnam about the banking situation in the country.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10-20 (daily updated)

  Major art&entertainment events in Vietnam's big cities.

VNAT seeks to stop foreign visitor falls

VietNamNet Bridge – Representatives of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association sat down together on Wednesday to devise promotional programs as a measure to curb a further decline in international visitors