The Vietnamese Government had been preparing for both opportunities and challenges brought by the rapid and strong development of the digital economy across the globe.

 As strategic partners, Vietnam and Russia have maintained fruitful political dialogues and effective cooperation in different spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

 Hanoi has basically finished preparations for the second DPRK-USA Summit and stands ready for the event which is slated for February 27 and 28.

 The profitability of Vietnamese banks has improved significantly, driven by growth in core income and robust macroeconomic conditions.

 The fisheries sector is aiming at 10 billion USD in the export of aquatic products in 2019, a year-on-year rise of 11 percent, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

 Vietnamese stock markets are expected to remain positive in the short-term, with the VN-Index moving towards the 990-1,000 point range next week.

 Vietnam won six gold medals at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Fuzhou, China over the weekend.

The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam will be an unprecedented event held in Vietnam, demonstrating the country’s willingness to contribute to dialogue towards maintaining peace, security and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

 The seawall at An Luong Beach near Hoi An Town in the central province of Quang Nam has been covered by piles of rubbish.

 Tran Lam Binh, a Vietnamese painter has produced more than 100 works featuring US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a message of peace for the world.

 The Ministry of Health has warned local people about possible diseases if they do not exercise enough.

 A team of students have developed an app that provides early traffic warnings and GPS guidance for drivers.

 Thousands of households in Quang Binh Province are complaining about having to use contaminated water.

VietNamNet Bridge - Unable to earn money from online games, digital content firms have shifted to new services such as online education, TV and AI-based products.

 Hanoi's small business owners are making a killing selling merchandise linked to the visit by US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

 Vietnam’s labour market is predicted to reach 56 million in 2019, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has announced.

 DPRK-USA summit will be held in Hanoi on Feb. 27-28. The event takes place as Hanoi marks two decades since it was recognised as ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO.

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on February 25-March 3 

 Vietnam failed to book their place in the title match of the 2019 AFF U22 Youth Championship after succumbing to a 0-1 defeat against Indonesia in their semifinal clash at Cambodia’s National Olympic Stadium on February 24.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 24 visited the International Media Centre (IMC) in Hanoi to inspect preparations for the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.