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Mekong Delta to store water during dry season

The Southern Institute of Water Resources Research has asked farmers and irrigation management units in the Cuu Long Delta region to store water in ponds and canals for the dry season this year.

HCM City faces challenges in preserving old villas

HCM City People's Committee has recently asked the HCM City Development and Research Institute to co-operate with state departments, associations, and the general public to gather opinions ...

Alley expansion brings growth to HCM City

The expansion of alleys has improved convenience for residents and enhanced the image of HCM City, according to authorities.

HCM City’s population growth stands at 2.15 percent in 10 years

HCM City announced on April 1 that its average population growth rate during 2009-2019 is 2.15 percent per annum, which means the city has an addition of 170,000 people each year.

Dong Son-era bronze drum found in Lao Cai

 A relatively intact bronze drum, believed to belong to the Dong Son civilization, was recently discovered in Bao Thang district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Vietnamese, French top legislators hold talks

 The sound political relations between Vietnam and France will pave the way for the bilateral cooperation in other fields.

Over 3,300 suspected measles cases reported in HCM City

 Ho Chi Minh City recorded 3,316 scarlet fever cases suspected of infecting measles in the first three months of 2019, according to the city’s Preventive Medicine Centre. 

Exhibition featuring neo-expressionism style to be held in Hanoi

 Five Vietnamese artists will open a group exhibition titled “Neo-Expressionism” at VICAS Center for Assistance and Development of Contemporary Arts (VICAS Art Studio) in Hanoi on April 3.

Making bamboo dragonflies in Thach Xa

Some households in Thach Xa Commune have earned their living by making bamboo dragonflies for more than 20 years. 

Over 40% of bad debts settled: VN central bank

 Local credit institutions had settled more than VND204.4 trillion (US$8.8 billion) worth of bad debts as of January, accounting for 40.1% of the total, said Nguyen Thi Hong, deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

Vietnam central bank rejects rumors of licensing cryptocurrency exchange

 Nghiem Thanh Son, deputy head of the Payment Department at the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), told a press conference on April 1 that rumors of the licensing of virtual currency exchanges were unfounded, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported.

VN footballers to enter King’s Cup in Thailand

 Viet Nam will take part in the King’s Cup 2019 in Thailand in June.

Japanese capital continues to head for Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - More Japanese-invested factories have opened in industrial zones as well as shopping malls in large cities and provinces in Vietnam.

Ca Mau to plant more acacia trees as profits rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southernmost province of Ca Mau is expanding the farming area of acacia trees which offer high income for farmers. 

VN, Laos police bust meth gangs, seize 110,000 pills

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in the north-western province of Dien Bien have seized 110,000 methamphetamine pills in a transnational operation over the last two days.

Tuan wins first round of VTF Pro Tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Former national champion Pham Minh Tuan of Hung Thinh – HCM City won his first match in the men’s singles at the VTF Pro Tour in Binh Dinh Province yesterday.

Vietnam to compete in Asian Grand Prix Series

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Asian Athletics Federation has invited 16 Vietnamese athletes to compete at the Asian Grand Prix Series 2019 in Chongqing, China from June 4-7.

Vietnam women ready for Olympic qualifiers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese women’s football team have a golden opportunity to advance to the next round of Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification in Uzbekistan this week.

Thousands of drugstores in HCM City could be suspended

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of drugstores may have to suspend operations if they do not connect with the national drug supply chain management system this month.

Archives on Ho Chi Minh displayed in Paris

Documents and images related to the life of President Ho Chi Minh and his revolutionary activities in France are on display at an exhibition in the French capital Paris.