Quang Liem’s team ranks first at chess tournament for US universities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s number one chess player, Le Quang Liem, and his teammates from Webster University were recently crowned with the championship at the President's Cup chess tournament, which took place on April 5-6.

Circular debt puts contractors in danger

 VietNamNet Bridge – Circular debt in the civil engineering sector has become so serious that it is believed to pose an existential threat to some construction companies.

Discover US naval ships at Da Nang’s port

 VietNamNet Bridge - Two US naval ships, the USS John S. McCain and USNS Safeguard, docked at Tien Sa Port in Danang on April 7, beginning an exchange visit to Vietnam.

Swimmer drowns

 VietNamNet Bridge – An expert swimmer who had won many awards in the southern province of Tra Vinh was reported to have drowned in HCM City on Saturday, April 6.

Travel demand seen strong on long national holidays

 The Government has allowed employees of state organizations to have five straight days off on the Reunification Day, April 30, and International Labor Day, May 1 holidays, thus giving hopes that travel firms could do good business this time.

Scenic Ta Gu Waterfall

 Ta Gu, which is also known as Nga Voi Waterfall, is a must-visit destination in Khanh Son District of the coastal central province of Khanh Hoa. Many locals and visitors describe the waterfall as a sleeping beauty in the jungle.

Two women killed by lightning while gardening

 VietNamNet Bridge – On April 6-7, in separate incidents, two women in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong were struck by lightning and killed, according to local authorities.

Head of Direction Board for Asian Beach Games appointed

 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).

Luxury goods originating from Vietnam

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

Vietnam Dog Show 2014 in video

 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.

Vietnam ponders on decision to host Asian Games

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

Political News Headlines 9/4

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

Hanoi schools struggle to raise education standards

 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.

VTV will pay only $2-3 million for World Cup TV rights

 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.

Kobe Steel awaits clarity over Thach Khe iron mine

 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.

Ly Son’s people have houses to live in, but don’t have places to drop litter

 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.

National futsal squad to train in Spain

 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.

Paragliding takes off in coastal city

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. 

Microsoft’s statement on Windows XP support end ignored by Vietnamese

 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.

Eight things to do in Hoi An

 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.

VN firms lax in using trade barriers

 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.

How should a foreign-owned company in Vietnam be named?

 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.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 9/4

 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

Social News Headlines 9/4

 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

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/4

 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