Vietnamese, Singaporean air forces bolster cooperation

Vietnamese, Singaporean air forces bolster cooperation, President wraps up visit to Azerbaijan, PM conveys congratulations to UK counterpart, Central Highlands, Northeast Cambodia strengthen ties

Vietnam, China hold border defence friendship discussion

 A Vietnam-China border defence friendship discussion was held in the northern province of Lao Cai on May 15, seeking to boost mutual understanding and cooperation in the field.

Policymakers in doubt about how to handle auto industry

VietNamNet Bridge - If the government wants to retain auto-assembling enterprises to develop Vietnam’s auto industry, it will have no other choice than to support domestic enterprises.

Two unique pagodas in Soc Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chua Dat Set or Clay Pagoda and Chua Doi or Bat Pagoda are the most famous destinations in the southern province of Soc Trang.

Do Manh Cuong's new collection to exhibit in US

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City-based designer Do Manh Cuong will present his latest collection in Beverly Hills, California next month. 

Dawn on Dalat’s outskirts

VietNamNet Bridge – Located around eight kilometers from downtown Dalat City, Trai Mat and Cau Dat in the outlying districts of Xuan Tho and Xuan Truong are where the genuine beauties of mountains and forests of this Central Highlands city

The journey to find the world's largest cave in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – During a trip to the jungle, Mr. Ho Khanh incidentally saw white clouds and felt strong wind. Moving closerly, he saw a very large cave. 18 years later, this cave was announced as the world's largest cave.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/5

VN firm to distribute US trucks, Lao Cai, Yunnan to build EZ, Under-1-billion-VND homes attract buyers, BRG Group brings Hilton to Hai Phong, GP Invest invests $139 million in Trang An Complex

Artist's sketches etch memories of General Giap

 VietNamNet Bridge – Millions of people in Viet Nam admire late General Vo Nguyen Giap as one of the greatest figures in the nation's history. He is not only a talented military leader but also someone imbued

Youth makes sure his community gets IT

 VietNamNet Bridge – A young man from the Chil ethnic minority has dedicated himself to shepherding his community into the digital age by providing free computer lessons for children.

Vietnamese bear heaviest taxes, fees in ASEAN

VietNamNet Bridge - The ratio of taxes and fees to GDP every Vietnamese has to bear is 1.4-3 times higher than in other regional countries.  

Staying at four-star resort and exploring northeast beauty

 VietNamNet Bridge – The mountainous northwest and northeast regions of Vietnam are always attractive to visitors for the beauty of nature, local culture and typical cuisine.

Tug of war game in Ngoc Tri Village, Long Bien District of Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located along banks of the Red river, ancient villages in Long Bien still maintain their traditional rituals and games.

Vietnam - Proactive force for Southeast Asia in 2015

Vietnam will be a “responsible, active, and proactive” member of the ASEAN family which strives to enhance the regional bloc’s integration and aggressively supports the ASEAN Community-building process.

Working groups to conduct examination of transport projects

 Local police will set up working groups to inspect transport projects in the city, after several accidents occurred at work sites of the Ha Noi urban railway project.

10 unique markets only in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A waste market in HCM City, insect market in the southwestern region and a fighting-cock market in Lao Cai province are unique places in Vietnam.

Changing legal landscape for foreign firms

At present, it is difficult to say with certainty what constitutes a foreign invested enterprise under Vietnamese laws. Some legislation currently in effect suggests that any amount of foreign ownership constitutes a foreign invested company.  

Dong Mai villagers live in fear of lead poisoning

VietNamNet Bridge - The children in Dong Mai Village of Hung Yen province exposed to lead poisoning are expected to receive medical treatment but they may become ill again as their living environment cannot be improved.

Untold stories about two Vietnamese physics gold-medal winners

One of the two Vietnamese students winning the gold medals at the 2015 Asian Physics Olympiad is a “hot gamer”, while the other is “Number 1 rough-paper saver”.

Vietnam invents world’s first mugwort injection machine

VietNamNet Bridge - A Vietnamese herb doctor has successfully invented a machine which treats common diseases with mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) leaves – a medicinal herb common in Vietnam.

Wood chips turned into jewelry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wood chips seem to be useless, but Pham Nguyen Khoa, the owner of Lady Noname shop in HCMC’s District 1, has succeeded in using them to create jewelry and other items for decoration.

Social News 16/5

Eleven to be prosecuted for attacking officers, Black tomato harvest begins, fans pay high prices, HCM City gets electric buses, Tens of thousands of private abattoirs remain uncontrolled, Hanoi police capture cyber-criminals

Foreign investors eye Vietnamese beverage market

 An increasing number of foreign giants are eying the beverage market in Vietnam due to the country’s young population boom and high demand for fizzy drinks.

US-VN sister cities initiative launches with focus on business resilience

 VietNamNet Bridge - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner, Peace Winds America, have launched the Sister Cities Disaster Preparedness Program in Vietnam.  

BB King, the King of Blues, dies at 89

 The "King of the Blues", guitarist and singer BB King, has died aged 89.King, known for his hits My Lucille, Sweet Little Angel and Rock Me Baby, died in his sleep in Las Vegas.