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Nation to exert political will to reach growth targets

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called for strong political will and feasible measures to achieve growth targets set for each sector this year.

HCM City agrees to expand capacity of Tan Son Nhat Airport

The HCM City People’s Committee has notified the Ministry of Construction that it agrees with the ministry’s master plan to boost capacity by up to 40 per cent at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Industry Ministry admits failure in developing auto industry. So what's next?

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has admitted that the plan to develop an automobile industry of Vietnam has failed, but it still insists on protecting domestic assembling enterprises which work for foreign invested enterprises.

MoLISA must re-examine vocational training centres

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs (MoLISA) must re-examine the operation of vocational training centres to curb financial waste, 

Tight security and tears at benefit concert for Manchester bomb victims

 U.S. pop singer Ariana Grande headlined a star-studded benefit concert in Manchester on Sunday that was both joyful and mournful, in aid of victims of the bombing that rocked the city last month, as security fears ran high

After London attack, Facebook says aims to be 'hostile environment' for terrorists

 Facebook said it wanted to make its social media platform a "hostile environment" for terrorists in a statement issued after attackers killed seven people in London ...

Dollar dented by jobs miss, London attacks hurt sterling; stocks subdued

 The dollar inched up from a seven-month low hit after U.S. jobs growth in May missed expectations, while sterling fell after the attacks in London that killed at least seven people and wounded 48, 

Table tennis tourney for VN diaspora held in Hungary

 VietNamNet Bridge – A table tennis tournament for Vietnamese citizens and overseas Vietnamese took place in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday.

In shadow of deadly attacks, British election campaign resumes

 After a militant attack on a nightlife district of London this weekend, British Prime Minister Theresa May will resume campaigning on Monday just three days before a national election 

Hoa Lac High-tech Park requests $364 million

The Hoa Lac High-tech Park’s management board has sent a report to the Ministry of Planning and Investment requesting $364 million for land clearance and infrastructure construction.

Specific policies needed to develop tourism in poor areas

 Ngoi village community tourism spot is located in Ngoi Ho commune, Tan Lac district, the northern mountainous province of HoaBinh. It is a beautiful Muong ethnic minority ancient village.

Viet Nam, China to co-host int’l cycling race

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s northern province of Lao Cai will team up with China’s southwestern province of Yunnan in hosting an international cycling race in July.

Vietnam proposes ASEAN, China operate hotline solving problem at sea

Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam has emphasised the need for ASEAN and China to implement the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea and operate a diplomatic hotline to settle problems at sea.

No Vietnamese victims in London Bridge attack: embassy

 There is so far no report on any Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in attacks in London Bridge and Borough Market in London, the UK, on June 3’s night (local time), according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK.

One more patient dies in medical incident in Hoa Binh

Nguyen Thi Bich Nguyen, who was among 18 patient having suspected anaphylactic shock during their kidney dialysis at the General Hospital of Hoa Binh province, died on early June 4.

Vietnamese Prime Minister begins official visit to Japan

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the government arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo at 2:30 pm (local time) of June 4, beginning his five-day official visit to Japan.

Fireworks Fest names final three

Australia’s Howard&Sons Pyrotechnics, Italy’s Martarello and Pyrotex Fireworx team from the UK have been named the finalists of the 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival.

Firms aim for higher profits by selling processed coffee

Vietnamese coffee companies are trying to export processed products instead of raw materials, while in the domestic market, they are attempting to change consumer habits with the message ‘clean coffee’.

New apps keep farmers updated about prices, cultivation techniques

VietNamNet Bridge - Many apps have been developed for intelligent farming which aim to change the way farmers work.

Legal loopholes weaken management of air pollution

Despite great efforts to control air quality, air pollution is still high. Many experts blame legal loopholes and weak enforcement for the problem.