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Foreign reporters ready for DPRK Chairman's arrival in Vietnam

Hundreds of foreign reporters are waiting outside Melia Hotel, Hanoi to report on DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un’s activities at the DPRK-USA Summit.

Vietnamese people welcome DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un

 Hanoians prepare flags and flowers to welcome DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un who is in Vietnam to attend the second DPRK-USA Summit and pay an official friendship visit to the country.

DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un arrives at Dong Dang Station, beginning Vietnam visit

DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un arrived at Dong Dang Station in Lang Son province on February 26 morning, beginning a trip to Vietnam to attend the second DPRK-USA Summit and an official friendship visit to the country.

Vietnam’s fruits cleared for export to US market

VietNamNet Bridge - After 10 years of negotiations, Vietnam’s mango has received a license to enter the US market. However, the door to the market is narrow, with many barriers.

The need for PPP laws

 What the future holds for build-operate-transfer (BOT) roads in Vietnam remains unclear since stakeholders, including the authorities, developers and road management enterprises have yet to reach a consensus.

M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

 The M’Nong have lived in Dak Nong province for a very long time. They have created worship ceremonies to express their hopes and aspirations.

Irish chef flips special burgers for Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam

 An Irish chef in Hanoi is serving a cheeky menu specially tailored to mark this week’s summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Reuters reports.

Vietnam tightens security ahead of US-N.Korea summit

 Security is being tightened in Hanoi at an unseen level as US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will have a second one-on-one meeting on February 27-28.

Japanese retailer MUJI to set foot in Vietnam

After the landfall of AEON, Takashimaya, 7-Eleven, and FujiMart, Vietnam’s retail market will welcome a new Japanese player called MUJI from Japan, which promises to heat up the race in this high-potential sector. 

Unique stamp set welcoming Trump-Kim Summit to be issued

The Ministry of Information and Communications collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce the launch of a stamp set commemorating the second historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un in Hanoi.

Eateries run special offers in anticipation of Kim-Trump summit

A number of Vietnamese restaurants across Hanoi have begun offering special products and services to welcome the upcoming Trump-Kim summit.

HCM City motorbike ban faces opposition

 Several experts have opposed the proposed HCM City ban on motorbikes in the city centre by 2030.

Saigon Heat lost to CLS Knights Indonesia at ABL

 Saigon Heat were defeated 81-79 by CLS Knights Indonesia in the ASEAN Basketball League on Sunday.

HCMC to host investment conference

 The HCM City People’s Committee has announced plans to hold an investment promotion conference in March.

Sugarcane farmers leave crops unharvested

 Thousands of hectares of sugarcane in Trà Cú District in the southern province of Trà Vinh have not been harvested due to falling prices.

Vietnam - DPRK traditional friendship and cooperation

 Vietnam - DPRK traditional friendship and cooperation

Summit hosting an opportunity to affirm Vietnam’s position, influence

 The hosting of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a great opportunity for Vietnam to improve its position and influence in the region, according to US experts.

US-DPRK Summit 2019: Hanoi calls on locals to show civilized way of life

 A procession was held in Hanoi on February 25 to disseminate the municipal authorities’ call on the locals to demonstrate their civilized way of life ahead of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam, thus promoting Hanoi’s image to international friends.

Wood block exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s feudal names, capitals

 An exhibition on names and capitals of Vietnam through the feudal age until 1945 as carved on printing wood blocks of the Nguyen dynasty opened in Hanoi on February 25.

Hanoi to serve free traditional food for int'l reporters

 Hanoi will serve free traditional food for reporters at the International Media Centre of the upcoming second DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam that takes place on February 27-28, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.