The High-level People’s Court in HCMC on May 28 opened a trial to review the case in which Huynh Thi Huyen Nhu, an ex-official of Vietinbank, was charged with swindling to appropriate $43.8 million of five companies.

 The operation efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) during 2011-2016 had yet to match the resources they were holding, according to a report delivered to the National Assembly on May 28. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 28 for Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, during which they highly evaluated the fruitful development of bilateral relations in recent years.

Che com (sweetened green rice), Che hat sen (sweet lotus seed), and Che khuc bach (pudding) are some of the delicious sweet soups you should not miss while visiting Vietnam in the summer.

Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties marked in HCM City, Prime Minister pledges more support in training to Laos, Lawmakers suggest renewing State management methods, Ambassador highlights Vietnam-Japan cooperation prospects

 Vietnamese cueist Tran Quyet Chien jumped 8 spots to 10th place in the latest World Union of Billiards (UMB)'s three-cushion rankings.

 Ten hamlet in Thai Nguyen province has become an attractive destination to tourists interested in exploring the Mong culture.

With her collection "Black Moon Lighting”, Tuyet Le has become the first Vietnamese designer to win first prize at the Global Short Film Awards Festival as part of Cannes Film Festival in France.

 In what will be a first for the city, an exhibition of nude photography will open in early July in Hanoi.

 Hanoi can be proud to be the city with the most readers in Vietnam. Many new bookstores are popping up, and old ones have always attracted readers who collect antique and rare books or just like to be reminded of the good old days.

 Vietnam's economy grew rapidly and comprehensively last year, according to a government report presented at the ongoing session of the National Assembly.

 Social media stars might be encouraging children to eat more unhealthy snacks, a new study suggests.

 Events in Hanoi & HCMC on May 27-June 3 

VietNamNet Bridge - Many taxi firms have announced investments in ride-hailing apps, but they have been warned that the market is not as lucrative as they think. 

 Authorities in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has just asked investor of the Bao Dai Villas Resort & Spa to adjust the construction plan to preserve the historical relic.

 Mr. Thang Tran, President of the Institute for Vietnamese Culture & Education (IVCE), tells VET about the potential of Vietnam's education sector for foreign investment and the State policies needed in support.

 With six gold medals, the Vietnamese team ranked second behind the host Singapore at the 2018 Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS 2018), which was held in Singapore from May 24-27.

Outdated infrastructure, limited funds and operator negligence have been identified as the main causes serious accidents on the rail.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government plans to develop three special economic zones, which it hopes will spearhead the country’s growth. 

 South Korean boy band BTS have become the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts.