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Clip titled NA chairwoman visits hometown pure fabrication

 A video clip titled ‘57 vehicles follow one another taking National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for a visit to her hometown in Ben Tre province’ is pure fabrication.

Tarriff exemptions for Chinese, ASEAN goods

 The zero per cent tariff under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) will bring more goods from ASEAN and China to Viet Nam, especially Chinese fruits.


VN photo wins int’l photography awards

A photo of a woman making fishing nets in Phan Rang City, Vietnam has come first in Open Colour category in Siena International Photography Awards 2016.

Kido ups the ante for vegetable oil company

 Foodstuff producer Kido Joint Stock Company (KDC) has showed determination in buying the stakes in Tuong An Vegetable Oil JSC (TAC) by raising its offer.


ANZ’s operations in Vietnam remain unchanged

ANZ announced it would strengthen its focus on running a world class Institutional Bank in a number of countries in Asia following an agreement to sell its Retail and Wealth business units in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.

HCM City draws up reservoir plan to fight flooding

VietNamNet Bridge - HCMC has proposed a network of water-regulating reservoirs which would help solve the worsening flooding in the city.

Vietnam capable of building modern battleships, experts say

“Vietnam is quite capable of building large modern battleships. What we need is good design,” Do Thai Binh, Vice President of the Society for Science and Technology of Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry, said recently.

Universities with partial autonomy struggle with finances

VietNamNet Bridge - Some universities have been given autonomy, or the right to determine their training plans and financial issues, but still cannot make important decisions which affect their survival. 

Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' debuts at top of Billboard album chart

 Lady Gaga notched her fourth chart-topping album on Monday as her rock-infused record "Joanne" debuted at the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, outpacing new entries by Michael Buble, Pentatonix and Leonard Cohen.

The richest, most powerful businesswomen in the stock market

VietNamNet Bridge - Holding key positions in major enterprises, the most powerful women in the Vietnamese stock market hold huge assets. 

S.Korean president's confidante placed under emergency detention

Choi Soon-sil, a longtime confidante of South Korean President Park Geun-hye suspected of having meddled in state affairs, has been placed under an emergency detention

Photos of Vietnam that enchant foreign tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge - Buzzfeed recently posted beautiful photos ofVietnam, including its landscapes and people.

Hanoi's oldest pagodas among top 16 world's most beautiful temples

 The UK's second biggest-selling daily newspaper Daily Mail has named Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on a small penisula on the east side of West Lake, among top 16 most mesmerising pagodas across the world.

State ups agriculture investment

 The State invested some VND611 trillion (US$27.4 billion) in agriculture and rural areas during 2011-15, 1.83 times higher than the previous five-year period.


Plan designed to implement Paris Agreement on climate change

 The Prime Minister has issued a plan to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change with five objectives, including reducing green house gas (GHG) emission and adapting to climate change. 

Swiss President hopes for early signing of EFTA-Vietnam FTA

Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann has expressed his hope that the European Free Trade Association and Vietnam will conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement within the next few months despite certain difficulties at present.

Floods woes continue for central region

 Severe floods are expected as the river water level is rising swiftly in the central provinces of Quang Binh and Ha Tinh provinces, which were devastated by historic floods earlier this month. 

Germany backs Vietnam’s stance in settling East Sea dispute

 Germany supports Vietnam’s stance of settling the East Sea dispute by peaceful means on the basis of international law, said visiting Chief of Staff of the German Army General Rainer Schuwirth.

Resolution on Party building to be translated into deeds

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on October 30 signed into issuance the Resolution on Party building adopted at the fourth plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee. 

Vietnamese, French localities boost cooperation

 A cooperation scheme was signed between the northern province of Yen Bai and the French department of Val de Marne during a celebration of the 20th founding anniversary of their ties on October 31.