Viet Van, a reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper won the Outstanding Achievement award in the still life category of the US’s Photography Master Cup contest for his work entitled "The copper tray and two eggs".

 The 22nd sitting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Assembly kicked off in Hanoi on March 12 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

 Inheriting and promoting traditional moral qualities, Vietnamese women are improving their role and position in society by themselves, significantly contributing to national construction and development.

 Vietnam – Australia economic cooperation thrives

 Nearly 200 delegates from 55 domestic and foreign universities are participating in the 2018 CDIO Asian Regional Meeting in the central city of Da Nang from March 12-14 to boost cooperation in technical training.

 The third Hoi An International Food Festival 2018 - “Taste the World” is taking place in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, from March 11-17.

The HCM City People’s Procuracy on March 12 proposed jail sentences of 8-15 years for ten former Navibank officials involving in the case of “deliberately violating State regulations on economic management, causing serious consequences” at the bank. 

Outgoing Ambassador of Chile to Vietnam Claudio Andres De Negri Quintana has been honoured with the “For Peace and Friendship among Nations” insignia of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations.

 GreenAms Robotics Team 6520 of the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted are showing their talents in making robots at the First Robotics Competition which began in Sydney city, Australia, on March 12. 

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is considering funding the Block B&52/97 project of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetrolVietnam) using loans without a government guarantee.  

 The benchmark VN-Index on the HCM Stock Exchange (HOSE) rose only 2.88 points to 1,126.29 points at the end of March 12.

 The Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) has announced its equitisation and divestment plans for its member companies in 2018.

 Sports events await Vietnam in 2018

With an annual growth rate of 20 percent and market value of $5 billion in 2017, plastic packaging will continue to be a profitable industry. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc advocated boosting cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand in fields of mutual interest such as education-training, organic agriculture, smart agriculture, and infrastructure.

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to continue increasing delegation exchange, cooperation and experience sharing in State management on religion in localities.

 The Ban Flower Festival 2018 will take place in Dien Bien from March 17-19, with many new activities to attract visitors to the northern mountainous province, said the organising board.

 A cultural event has been held at the Temple of Literature to popularise the ao dai (traditional long robe) for men.

 Like many other countries, Vietnam is entering the fourth industrial revolution with many opportunities and challenges, of which, the most challenging thing is human resources. 

 Nguyen Thi That came second in the 16th Grand Prix of Chambéry cycling tournament on March 11 in the district of Chambéry-le-Vieux in Savoie, France.