Haydn masterpiece to be sung in HCM City; French artist keen on Vietnamese culture; Hungarian folk dances in Hanoi; Uruguayan guitar duo perform in Hanoi; Sketches reveal misery of war

A court of appeal began in Hanoi on April 22 against Duong Chi Dung, former chairman of the Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), who was charged with embezzlement and violation of State regulations on economic management.

 ASEAN Culture and Art Ministers close sixth meeting; Deputy PM: Cao Bang needs to boost border trade; Hanoi strengthens cooperation with Moscow; Hanoi, Moscow enhance bilateral ties

 VietNamNet Bridge – Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday agreed that it was necessary to revise the Enterprise Law in order to enforce the Constitution, especially taking into consideration the relationship

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi elected three new Vice Chairmen for its People’s Committee at the ninth meeting of the People’s Council on April 18.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two Japanese farmers have brought the vegetable planting model from Japan’s richest village to Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Princess Cruises, a global cruise line brand under Carnival Corporation & Plc, will launch a wide selection of itineraries connecting Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, in a new season of cruise trips

 A small plane specially designed for parachuting has crashed in Finland, and eight parachutists were killed in what was considered the deadliest air crash in this Nordic country in the last 30 years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – State-owned corporations have cited many reasons for delaying the sale of stakes to withdraw their capital from non-core business fields.

 Death toll in a South Korean ferry sinking accident surged to 104 on Tuesday as hundreds of divers kept searching inside the submerged hull while ships and airplanes were scouring the waters.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The theft and destruction of Ha Noi's cultural and historical relics continues to rise due to weak management and low awareness by managing agencies, said the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Internet security firm Bkav has become the third local provider of OTT services when launching its Internet-based Btalk app that allows users of tablets and smartphones to make free calls and send free text messages.

 VietNamNet Bridge – When trying to find somewhere to go during weekends, one of my friend suggested making a trip to the Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds), 165km west from HCM City, to watch lotuses in full bloom.

 In commercial activities, agreements between parties are often recorded in a contract. Although the parties are legally obliged to comply fully with the contract, breach of such contract may happen regardless of intentionality.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a recent surprise announcement, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has said it will not send younger players to the U22 Asian Cup in 2015.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal loggers and timber traders now can easily escape the foreign rangers’ notice and carry illegally cut wood in broad daylight.

VietNamNet Bridge – Mismanagement by local agencies is the only true explanation for the presence of thousands of illegal foreign workers in localities across Vietnam.

Thailand’s leading retailer opens first store in Vietnam; Rice exports to China continue to rise; Newly merged banking giant on the cards; Japan invests in high-tech steel making; Major airlines to expand operations in foreign markets

Normal service resumed at border gate after shooting; Officials exhorted to walk in public's shoes; Minister issues warning on overloaded vehicles; VN pushes for forest law pact with EU; Photobook assists sight-impaired kids

In the current heat spell in the southern region, the temperature on the salt fields these days may reach 40°C at noon. But this is the best time for salt workers in Bac Lieu, the largest salt field in the Mekong Delta, to earn their living.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport plans to build Long Thanh into a transit airport to compete with the other regional airports. However, it has been warned that the plan is unfeasible.

 The 2014 KhauVai Love Market Culture-Tourism Week will take place in MeoVac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, from April 24-26.

 Secretary General of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Le Hoai Anh recently announced the final decision on hiring the next coach for the team will be made in May.

 Hue Festival wraps up with colourful shows; Lang Co Bay marks World-Bay status; Chau Van singing festival preserves traditional ritual; Special events pay tribute to Dien Bien heroes; Old stone stele in Ha Nam added to national treasure

 The Vietnam Football Federation, representatives from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on April 20 voiced their strong support for combating corruption in sport.