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Viet Nam to win U19 tournament after second straight win

 Viet Nam will defend their title after their second win at the International U19 Football Tournament in Gia Lai Province on Saturday.

Shooting Cup finishes with eight records

 The National Shooting Cup saw eight records set after 10 days of competitions, which closed in Hanoi yesterday.

Flowers, women themed paintings honour feminity

An art exhibition by seven female painters work on the theme of feminity is underway in Ha Noi. 

VN director to remake Hollywood film 50 First Dates

 Vietnamese director Nguyen Quang Dung is planning to do a film to remake the 2004 Hollywood romantic comedy 50 First Dates.

NA Chairwoman works with IPU Secretary General in Geneva

Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a working session with Secretary General of the IPU Martin Chungong on the sidelines of the 138th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 25.

Joining IPU’s activities an important task: NA Chairwoman

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that the Vietnamese legislature has regarded joining the IPU’s activities as an important task in its multilateral parliamentary diplomacy in order to promote and protect Vietnam’s interests.

Vietnam’s best workplaces in 2017 announced

 Anphabe, a career network of management professionals, and market research firm INTAGE Vietnam recently announced the list of 100 Best Places to Work in Vietnam for last year.

About 500 students join Hanoi mathematics contest

 Nearly 500 students will compete at the 15th Hanoi Open Mathematics Competition (HOMC) from March 26 to 30, with foreign contestants joining for the first time.

Vietnam actively contributes to UNHRC’s 37th session

 The Vietnamese delegation has actively contributed ideas to various draft resolutions and co-sponsored six resolutions of the 37th session of the UNHRC, which wrapped up in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 23 after one month of working.

Vietnam calls for stronger cooperation to solve migration crises

 Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has emphasised that to solve migration crises, it is necessary to enhance cooperation at global level with the active participation of countries and international organisations.

Vietnam NA does its best for stronger ties with Bulgaria

 The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports government-to-government cooperation and will do its best to elevate bilateral ties with Bulgaria to the next level for a productive trade partnership, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said.

Ministry tightens management of transport businesses ​

 The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the General Department of Vietnam Roads are currently planning amendments to Decree 86 issued in 2014, focusing on business condition reviews for transport firms.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong starts France visit

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at the Paris Orly Airport on March 25 to start his three-day official visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.


Vietnamese chocolate wins consumers’ heart

 The word chocolate mostly reminds us to Belgium or France. But you might want to think again as a Vietnamese chocolate has been making waves, with the renowned New York Times calling it “the best chocolate you have never tasted.”

Fishing village builds fortune from lobsters

 Lobster farming has been practiced for more than 20 years in Song Cau town, the central coastal province of Phu Yen. Lobsters have helped the local people escape poverty and even earn big for their living.

Coastal mural village dazzles visitors

 The coastal village of C​anh Duong in Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province is known for its breathtaking natural scenery. But now, the 400-year-old village features vibrant murals.

NA Chairwoman meets Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker on IPU-138 sidelines

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting with Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on the fringes of the 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-138) in Geneva on March 25.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong begins official visit to France

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at the Paris Orly Airport on March 25 to start his three-day official visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

SOE debt weighs heavily on government acting as guarantor

VietNamNet Bridge - A State Audit report shows that by December 31, 2016, the government’s foreign debts had reached VND947 trillion, or 39.8 percent of total debts. 

Dak Lak teachers have to give bribes to be hired

More than 500 teachers in Dak Lak province are in danger of losing their jobs. Many of them had to pay hundreds of millions of dong to local authorities for jobs with an income of VND1 million ($41) a month.