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US, DPRK leaders attend expanded meeting

US President Donald Trump and leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un on February 28 attended an expanded meeting with members of the two delegations in Hanoi following their 45-minute one-on-one meeting earlier the same day. 

Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival on the horizon

 The third Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from April 27-29 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. 

The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens

 The summit's picture perfect moments through the lens

Hanoi citizens look forward to peace

Hanoi has been in the spotlight this week for hosting the historic meeting of two global political heavyweights. Vietnamese and expats living in the city speak with Việt Nam News about their feelings on this special occasion.

Cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat city

 During the early days of spring in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, many visitors have been attracted to the vibrant pink colours of cherry blossoms which have appeared throughout the city, creating romantic natural scenery.

International press wait for summit activities

 Thousands of local and foreign journalists wait at Metropole hotel in Hanoi to report on the second meeting between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un.

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China supports DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam

 China has voiced its support for the second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi from February 27-28, the Global Times said.

Doctor uses 5G to direct surgery live from a stage at Mobile World Congress

 When a team of doctors at Hospital Clinic Barcelona began removing a cancerous tumor from a patient's colon on Wednesday, the surgeon overseeing the procedure was over three miles away.

Will Amazon find 100 suppliers in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Amazon, the giant sales platform with 300 million buyer accounts worldwide, is seeking suppliers in Vietnam.


China lost 161 billionaires because its stock markets tanked

 China's recent stock market turmoil has dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of its super-rich.

Cartilatist - a breakthrough product in Vietnam’s stem cell industry

Cartilatist, the first off-the-shelf medicine product made from stem cells in Vietnam, is the result of 10 years of research and development at the Stem Cell Institute at the HCM City University of Natural Sciences.

US, DPRK leaders begin second day of summit in Hanoi

 US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un convened their meeting at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel on February 28 morning. 

Teenagers turn to books from days gone by

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teenagers are turning to readily available Vietnamese adult books written by authors in the 1980s and 90s.

Foreign reporters are working at the International Media Centre

 Just after two days of operation, the International Media Centre (IMC) for the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi has received much appreciation from foreign reporters for its working facilities.

Vietnam Airlines, Sabre expand strategic cooperation

Vietnam Airlines and Sabre Corporation (SABR) will expand their existing strategic cooperation in aviation information and technology under a 300-million USD deal inked in Hanoi on February 27.

Sixth ao dai festival to promote traditional culture, tourism

 The sixth Ao Dai (long dress) Festival in Ho Chi Minh City is set to take place from March 2 to 17 in various tourist spots of the city, heard a press conference held in the city on February 26. 

Prime Minister welcomes Boeing, HSBC leaders

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Kevin McAllister, Executive Vice President of the US’s Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, in Hanoi on February 27.

US, DPRK leaders to sign joint agreement on Feb.28: White House

 The US's White House has said its President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un will hold a “joint agreement signing ceremony” at the end of the summit in Hanoi on February 28.

AirAsia to launch new Chiang Mai-Da Nang direct flight

 VietNamNet Bridge – Budget carrier AirAsia will launch a daily flight between the central city of Da Nang and Chiang Mai, Thailand from April 14.