The traditional costumes of the Khmer people, particularly of women, has been preserved for thousands of years, contributing the the cultural diversity of ethnic groups in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient rules of Xoan singing state that only a man can hold the position of trum phuong xoan (head of xoan singing guild).

 Tran Quang Huy, 36, wearing protective clothing, loads activated charcoal onto a truck for delivery.

Among the individuals praised for their contribution in encouraging people to read during the Book Month (April) this year, nun Thich Nu Quang Phat is a familiar name. 

Local brands need to change their ways to compete with foreign brands in Vietnam's beauty and personal care market.

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 22 discussed socio-economic development issues in 2017 and tasks set for 2018 at a discussion within the framework of the 14th National Assembly's 5th working session. 

 Mobile carriers Viettel and VinaPhone have urged their subscribers to update their personal information and submit their headshots by June 2. 

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

 Zalo, an application developed by VNG Corporation, announced on May 21 that it reached the milestone of 100 million users.

 International peace conference held in Quang Tri, Awards presented for 2018 postage stamp contest for children, IDT director receives life sentence for fraud, Victims’ families call for acquittal of doctor 

Toilets and bathrooms in hospitals across the country appeared to have a particularly low satisfaction rating on hygiene, according to a nationwide survey of patients.

Around 40 pupils in Quang Ngai were hospitalized in the Maternity – Children Hospital of the city at around 10:00am on May 21, 2018. They all had symptoms of poisoning like abdominal cramps, vomiting and nausea.

 Vietnam’s northwest region has long been an attractive destination for travel lovers as they are welcomed by rolling hills, dense forests, and magnificent waterfalls. Anyone who sets foot in the land is awed by its wild and charming beauty.

 As Vietnam seeks to increase its steel exports amid global overcapacity, the steelmaking industry is expected to face tremendous pressure from trade defence measures deployed by the importing countries.

 The 2018 National Women's Football Championship officially commenced in the northern province of Ha Nam on May 21, with seven teams battling it out in a double round robin tournament for the top honour.

 Nearly 100 paintings on the theme of ‘hau dong’ (spirit mediumship) are on display at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on May 21.

 The People's Committee of Quang Ninh province provided their feedback on information that an Australian tourist complained about the inferior quality of a cruise ship at Ha Long Bay, on May 21.

The basic salary applied to civil servants, public employees and the armed forces will rise from VND1.3 million to VND1.39 million per month as of July 1, 2018, according to Decree No.72/2018/NĐ-CP recently issued by the Government.

 The investors have disappeared at a string of foreign investment projects, prompting authorities to officially terminate the projects in the forthcoming period.

VietNamNet Bridge - The pressure for more debt/equity swaps has increased as 50 percent  of Vietnam's domestic debt matures in the next three years.