PM Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism as head of the Steering Board to prepare and organize the 5th Asian Beach Games 2016 (ABG5-2016).

 VietNamNet Bridge - The names of these luxurious foods and drinks attract not only Vietnamese but international gourmets.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of dogs of different breeds gathered at the Phu Tho Sports House in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, on April 6 for the 2014 Dog Show.

 Experts still show financial worries for the up coming Asian Games while officials race to prepare for the event.

 Deputy PM welcomes 12th Gyalwang Drukpa; Vietnamese, Cuban friendship groups ink agreement; Vietnam’s commitments to ASEAN Community updated; Laos-Vietnam theoretical conference closes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Principals say that a plan to establish premier public schools conforming to higher education standards is difficult to implement as they lack funds as well as financial autonomy.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The 2014 World Cup is very near but Vietnamese broadcasters have yet to secure a deal to broadcast the event, which has been priced at US$10 million by the rights holder.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese-owned Kobe Steel, one of the world’s largest steel makers, has been left waiting for the details of Vinacomin-backed Thach Khe iron mining project to be clarified before making a decision to invest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese southerners have been flocking to Ly Son in Quang Ngai province to avoid the April heat, bringing along their garbage to the island.

 Spanish coach Bruno Garcia and his futsal team will begin a 19-day training camp in Spain on April 9 in preparation for the upcoming Asia Futsal Championship.

VietNamNet Bridge – For adrenaline seekers in Da Nang, paragliding clubs offer a new opportunity for airborne adventure, as well as a chance to see their native city from a different perspective. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese computer users still prefer Windows XP to Windows 8, though they have been warned that their computers are at a high risk of being hacked.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoi An, with its ancient houses and sparkling evening lanterns at night, seldom fails to charm the traveler who plants himself here. Here are some of the special things that tourists tell each other to do in Hoi An.

 Vietnamese exporters are usually passive in pursuing trade-related lawsuits, while during difficult economic times, other countries started actively using trade defence instruments to protect their domestic production.

 According to the Law on Enterprises (2005), each company’s name must be written in Vietnamese, including the foreign enterprise’s name. Foreign-owned enterprises should carefully adopt an operating to avoid unnecessary problems.

 HCM City rockers to compete in global battle of bands; Mica Levi to perform in Vietnam; Veteran ca tru singer dies at 84, leaving rich legacy; Vietnamese daily life featured in French exhibition; African jazzy soul Gasandji blows city stage

 Ministry inspects private health clinics, drugstores in 5 cities; Workers hospitalised for gas poisoning; Market watch seizes counterfeit vodka; No taxis to ply on Chuong Duong Bridge; Fake policeman arrested in Thanh Hoa

 French businesses encouraged to invest in Vietnam; WB: Vietnam’s economy to grow 5.5 percent in 2014; Vietnamese shrimp to enjoy zero tax rate in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – The high costs incurred by Vietnamese shrimp exporters on lawsuits and administrative procedures have had a discouraging effect on them.

 Viet Nam win FIFA Online 3; Tien Minh to compete at Singapore open tourney;

 The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States will launch an NBA Juniors competition in Viet Nam for the first time.

 A number of national sports teams and clubs are set to compete at regional and international tournaments from April 7-13.

 Thousands gathered in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 7 for a grand procession to honour the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

 Deputy PM attends 2014 Boao Forum for Asia; Vietnamese, Lao parties hold 2nd theory conference; NA delegation visits Laos; Deputy PM reviews SOE restructuring; VFF President meets with Chinese, Chilean ambassadors

 Vietnam and Bulgaria will increase all-round cooperation, especially in economics, education-training, culture, tourism, national defence and security.