Restaurants, hotels and cafés in Vietnam refuse to use Vietnamese goods, saying that they need high quality products. However, the situation would change.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh, 28, who has had 18-year career as a professional badminton player, is the one who fills the name of Vietnam in the world map of badminton.

The information that Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Vietnam has heated up information technology (IT) forums. Meanwhile, Facebook Vietnam’s representative has refused to provide detailed information about his schedule in Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge – The port city of Hai Phong has many beauties and it is known as the home to the first beauty training class in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Government will create favourable conditions for foreign investors, especially those from Japan , stated President Truong Tan Sang.

Three emerging Vietnamese artists have had their work featured in a lacquer painting exhibition held by the South Korean Cultural Centre in Ha Noi.

Officials and entrepreneurs have called for a master plan by the Government to ensure farmers embrace advanced agricultural technologies.

Though the hazard from electronics waste has been warned for the last many years, the management and treatment of electronics waste in Vietnam have not made any considerable progress.

VFF President visits HCM City Archdiocese and Protestants; Party leader wants to boost strategic plans; Reception for Japanese diplomat; Gov't urged to back research, innovation; Vietnam full of praise for China’s valuable support

The Republic of Korea still requires a large number of Vietnamese guest labourers despite some minor labour issues, the Vietnamese envoy to that country has said.

The central coastal region has not capitalised on its natural advantages to foster tourism, officials admitted at a meeting held in the region this week.

HCM City honours best athletes and coaches; Int’l cycling tournament starts; Japanese company sponsors football squads; Marksmen prepare for Asian shooting championships; Ceremony honors young winners of int’l competitions

The Ministry of Education and Training plans to mobilise VND237.5 billion (US$11.4 million) to combat HIV/AIDS during the 2011-20 period, the ministry announced on Thursday.

Christmas celebrations have taken place around the nation engaging both those people belonging to the Christian faith and non-religious communities.

Vietnam National Assembly and the Thai Senate have agreed to promote their further co-operation in the field of diplomacy, particularly the exchange of visits between members of parliamentary friendship groups.

Next year will be a tough time for labour intensive industries like textile-garment and footwear.

Expanding retail networks in key markets, developing the labor force and upgrading services, and cooperating with big brands are considered the three things that decide the success of enterprises in the high-tech product retail market.

Rice export prices increase US$10 per tonne; VND520 billion for Song Lo 3 hydroelectric power plant; Binh Thuan priotizes investment in wind energy; Aquatic exports expected to reach US$6.5 billion in 2012; Budget deficit seen up next year

Several months have passed, but the story of the foreign contractor who had to pay damages of US$6 million due to the low quality and slow progress of its work is still hot.

About 10 provinces and cities are planning to develop high-tech agricultural zones, but they are facing too many difficulties in implementing the plan.