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President Ho Chi Minh remembered by overseas Vietnamese

 Many activities have been held by Vietnamese people in many countries like Spain, Germany, Laos and Mexico to mark the 128th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh.

Are we eating at the wrong time for our body clocks?

 We've been warned repeatedly about the health perils of being out-of-sync with our body clocks. Are we eating in the right way for these circadian rhythms, and could changing our mealtime habits boost our health ...

Hanoi launches interactive tourism website

 Hanoi’s downtown district of Hoan Kiem on May 20 launched its tourism website at different addresses of http://hoankiem360.vn , http://hoankiem360.com , http://hoankiem360.com.vn and http://hoankiem.net.vn.

Synchronised real estate laws will bring stability

 Since the real estate market began to recover in 2014, VN’s laws regulating the market have transformed significantly. But as the laws have developed, many of them overlap, creating redundancies that the Government must now try to eliminate.

EVN general director appointed MoIT deputy minister

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision to appoint EVN general director Dang Hoang An to the position of deputy minister of industry and trade.

The top four common health issues when summer comes

VietNamNet Bridge – Summer - the exciting season of discoveries and festivals - can be the riskiest period of the year for certain diseases, especially living in a tropical country like Vietnam.

Government News 21/5

Party mass mobilisation commission delegation visits Netherlands, Vietnam, Namibia enhance relations in fields, President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career highlighted in Russia

Preserving urban heritage is a must

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professor and Architect Hoang Dao Thuy talks to Nhan Dan (People) newspaper about the need to create harmony between the nation’s heritage conservation and development.

Companies ‘strategic’ share sales raise eyebrows

 Last month Halcom Viet Nam announced a list of investors who it said are set to buy its shares this year.

Central Highlands eyes regional tourism connectivity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Enhancing regional connectivity is key to fulfilling the tourism potential of the Central Highlands, according to the Government’s master plan on tourism development for the period through 2020.

Temple of Literature plans events for children

 The Temple of Literature will host a wide range of cultural activities dedicated to children during the summer holiday, according to Le Xuan Kieu, director of the Temple of Literature’s Culture and Science Centre.

Vietnam-US forum seeks boost to investment, trade ties

There is a huge opportunity for Viet Nam and the US to expand investment and trade ties in many sectors, a bilateral trade forum heard in HCM City on Friday.

Love amongst steaming, stinky fish in Quy Nhon

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 1am, when most people are sleeping, a small corner near the Quy Nhon Seaport in Hai Cang Ward, Quy Nhon City in the central province of Binh Dinh, is bustling.

Social News 21/5

 Da Nang emerges as popular destinations for RoK tourists, Tra Vinh farmers lend farmland for free to poor, Ly Son Island to celebrate First Culture Tourism Week, Blood clam farmers face losing their livelihoods 

State-owned companies’ outward investments yield few profits

VietNamNet Bridge - State-owned corporations have spent big money on outward investment projects, but have seen few profits.

Vietnam’s aviation market welcomes new fleets

By December 2017, Vietnam’s airlines had been operating over 160 airplanes of different kinds. The biggest fleet belongs to Vietnam Airlines with 86 aircraft, while Vietjet has 49 and Jetstar Pacific 19, according to Planespotter.

Private drama troupe offers training

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City-based Hong Van Drama Troupe, a leading private theatre, is offering training courses in performance skills as the number of talented actors has declined in recent years.

HCM City seeks more funds for metro

 HCM City authorities have asked the National Assembly (NA) to increase investment for the city’s first two metro lines that start near Ben Thanh Market in District 1 and end at Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9 and Tham Luong depot in District 12.

VN Gov’t strives to boost business environment

 Recent policies have underscored the Government’s efforts to improve Viet Nam’s business environment and national competitiveness.

VN trade and service sectors need revision

 The development of wholesale and retail infrastructure in Viet Nam has faced its fair share of rocky moments, but the industry’s growing role in consumption has put it at the forefront of the economy.