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HCM City launches bilingual tourism magazine

 The Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism has just launched a new bilingual magazine in Vietnamese and English for tourists.

Hoi An seeks government help to protect Cua Dai Beach

 Authorities in the ancient town of Hoi An are seeking government help to protect Cua Dai Beach which is facing more serious erosion following Storm Damrey.

Double-decker tour bus coming to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Department of Transport has submitted to the city’s People’s Committee the route for a double-decker bus tour, the first of its kind for tourists in the capital city.

HCM City dismisses Fiard after big loss to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – With just two matches left this season, V.League 1’s team HCM City have said goodbye to French coach Alain Fiard.

VTV, SCIC to cancel world's highest TV tower project

 PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed a Vietnam Television (VTV) and the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) decision to pull out of the Vietnam Television Tower project.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau jogs along HCM City canal

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his escorts jogged along a canal in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday evening, attracting great attention from the public.

Harry Potter game is Pokemon Go creator's next trick

 The maker of Pokemon Go has revealed it is working on a Harry Potter-themed follow-up that will also include augmented reality features.

Climate change highlighted on APEC CEO Summit’s final day

 Recently-elected Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern called climate change the greatest challenge facing this generation and the Asia Pacific region, as she opened the final day of APEC CEO Summit 2017 on Friday in Da Nang.

Coastal provinces prepare for typhoon Haikui

 The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on Friday morning asked coastal localities to prepare for a new typhoon.

APEC 2017: Enthusiastic organization, attractive topics

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam shows great ability to host one of the biggest events on the planet, not only in terms of infrastructure but also in the quality of programs and delegates ...

Real estate developer wants 5% of HCM City land in exchange for boulevard

VietNamNet Bridge - The avenue along a Sai Gon River project is expected to be implemented by Tuan Chau Group with total investment capital of VND63.5 trillion. 

Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Trade Opportunity

On Saturday, the leaders of the world’s largest and most dynamic trading corridor will convene in Da Nang for their annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting.

Xi’s Vietnam visit to promote active trends of bilateral ties

 The visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping from November 12-13 is intended to carry forward active development trends of relations between the two countries. 

APEC 2017: President Tran Dai Quang welcomes Brunei’s Sultan

 President Tran Dai Quang had a meeting in November 10 with Brunei Sultan Hagi Hassanal Bolkiah who is the central city of Da Nang to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

APEC 2017: Vietnam, Australia look towards strategic partnership

 Vietnam and Australia have agreed to soon upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership on the basis of their enhanced comprehensive partnership and huge potential for cooperation.  

Preliminary agreement reached on TPP: Minister

Preliminary agreement has been reached among ministers from 11 countries participating in the negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

HCM City boosts sensors industry

 HCM City authorities have committed to creating favourable conditions for the development of a Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)/Sensors industry.

HCM City relocates households living on canals, renovates old apartment buildings

 HCM City is renovating old apartment buildings and removing makeshift houses on or along canals as part of its urban renovation and development plan for the 2016-2020 period.

1.5 million students still not covered by health insurance

 Around 1.5 million students nationwide, or 7.5 per cent of all students, have not joined the national health insurance scheme, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Blood-red waste water disturbs Hai Duong residents

 Many households in Ninh Giang Township, in the northern province of Hai Duong, have said that their homes and drinking water are heavily polluted.