Vietnamese leaders always support stronger trade and economic ties with the US and are willing to create a transparent and favourable business climate for foreign firms, including those from the US, said a top lawmaker.

In June, reporters had a chance to sail off Truong Sa archipelago. They were touched by the special sentiments of mainlanders to Truong Sa and the soldiers.

The 2,500 year-old board game of Go has become popular in Vietnam, partly thanks to Go clubs which gather Go lovers from every social strata. The Vietnam – RoK Go club is no exception. 

Trinh Xuan Thanh, former Chairman of the PetroVietnam Construction Corporation, gave himself up to the police after nearly one year of evading international arrest warrant, the ministry reported on July 31. 

The impressive achievements gained by Vietnamese students at the 2017 international Olympiads have made history and affirmed the intelligence, skill and spirit of the Vietnamese people.

VietNamNet Bridge - The US NAR (national association of realtors) reports that Vietnamese transferred $3 billion abroad last year to buy houses in the US. 

Bosch to pump extra $47m in Dong Nai, Australia partially ends probe against VN’s galvanised steel, QTSC spurs smart city model, Taxation authority suggests revoking business license over tax debts

VietNamNet Bridge - After 25 years of development, Vietnam’s organ transplant techniques are believed to be of a high international standard. 

Scientists are concerned about the nix particle treatment solution planned by Hyundai Vinashin (HVS), saying that the particles may be dispersed in the air during transportation. 

The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalised patients in Viet Nam remains high, ranging from 20-50 per cent as many hospitals fail to pay appropriate attention to ensure nutrition for inpatients, 

VietNamNet Bridge – Two well-known movies from France and the US will be introduced to Hanoian audiences in the first week of August.

Hoang Thanh Tung’s passion for leather crafting is so great he can talk about it for hours. 

 Trinh Quoc C., 6, was playing with his friends at a kindergarten in Hai Phong city seven years ago when he cried out in pain. He had been struck with a sudden, severe stomachache.

 Vietnamese top female swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien failed in the qualifying round of her strong category -- the women’s 400m medley category of the FINA World Championships.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera, a special series of 4-5 screenings of one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century’s operas will be held at VUI Studio, Hanoi every Friday from August 4.

The Supreme People’s Procuracy announced it has indicted Chau Thi Thu Nga, former National Assembly deputy, and nine accomplices for their role in a VND377 billion property scam.

“House of Nguyen II”, a solo exhibition of oil and lacquer paintings on wood by Saigon-based artist Tran Minh Tam is underway at Craig Thomas Gallery, HCM City.

Featuring eighteen politically-ambitious computer games from the past twelve years, the touring interactive exhibition Games and Realities examines how computer games unfold their political potential. 

 The investigation into and trial of many major cases monitored by the Central Steering Committee on Anti-Corruption must be accelerated in the remaining months of 2017 as directed by the committee at its 12th meeting in Hanoi on July 31.

 New Quang Nam road to reduce drowning deaths, travel time, 17 crew rescued from disabled fishing boat, Vietnam-Laos friendship exchange held in UK, Bookcase project seeks to inspire reading