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Honey makers profit from Lang Son flowers

Farmers in the northern province of Lang Son and neighbouring provinces are earning good money from honey throughout the year.  

African swine fever spreads to 13 localities

The northern province of Nam Dinh has become the latest locality in Vietnam hit by African swine fever (ASF) according to local authorities.

Vietnam street food festival in Moscow

 The Vietnam street food festival, the eighth of its kind, was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre complex (Incentra) in Moscow, Russia, on March 8-10 with a view to promoting Vietnamese culinary culture to Russian people and international friends.

Earth Hour campaign kicks off in Hanoi

 A campaign to respond to the Earth Hour was launched in Hanoi on March 10, sending the message “saving energy, protecting earth”. 

Vietnamese weightlifters win 7 golds at world youth champs

 Vietnamese weightlifters bagged four more gold medals at the International Weightlifting Federation Youth World Championships in Las Vegas, the US, on March 10.

Dak Lak Museum receives valuable items from local people

 The Dak Lak Museum in the Central Highlands province of the same name has received more than 40 precious items donated by 19 individuals for permanent display. 

Ao Dai embellished with Japan’s Tsumami flowers

 Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) decorated with Tsumami flowers – Japan’s traditional fabric flowers – were showcased during a cultural exchange in Ho Chi Minh City on March 10. 

Indian billionaire couple hold wedding party in Phu Quoc

A magnificent wedding party by an Indian billionaire couple, which lasts for seven days, is being held at the 5-star resort JW Marriott in An Thoi town, Phu Quoc Island district, Kien Giang province.

Luxury car brands target broader market segment

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say the automobile market in 2019 will witness the launch of a series of mid-end models with modern technologies and reasonable selling prices.

Tours to DPRK expected to boom after US-DPRK Summit

VietNamNet Bridge - Leaders of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) say Vietnam could become a transit center that connects people who want to travel to DRPK.

David Beckham visits Vietnam as AIA Insurance’s ambassador

David Beckham, a retired English professional footballer, visited HCM City on March 9 to kick off AIA Life Insurance Company’s new brand promise “Healthier, Longer, Better Lives”.  

Hanoi, HCMC among top five global cities with highest office yield

 Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) have been ranked among the top five global cities that offered the highest office yield in the world, according to a newly-released world office report.

Furniture brands seek market share

Local and foreign furniture brands are expected to expand as IKEA joins the market and FTAs make an impact.

Hanoi set to host cultural festival

 Vietnamese Traditional Culture Festival and International Cultural Exchange 2019 to be held from April 5 to 9 at Thang Long Citadel.

More harm than good

 It’s highly likely that the tentative motorbike ban in HCMC may face a setback. 

African Swine Fever spreads to 12 provinces in Vietnam

 African swine fever is spreading in Vietnam, hitting two more northern provinces of Ninh Binh and Quang Ninh, after it was first detected in three separate farms in two provinces earlier this month, bringing the affected provinces to 12.

Pepper farmers get into debt because of diseases, low prices

In recent years pepper plants have suffered several diseases while pepper prices have dropped drastically, causing farmers to live in misery.

Foreign tech firms scout for Vietnamese engineers

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has become a magnet for foreign technology firms, thanks to a workforce with high qualifications and competitive salaries.


Chinese firm wants to invest in Vietnam expressway projects

 Chairman of China`s largest private builder wants to invest in an expressway project that runs across Vietnam.

South Korea eyes deep sea port project in Haiphong

 Lach Huyen deep sea port will enable direct exports from northern Vietnam to the US and European markets without transit through ports in Singapore and Hong Kong.