VietNamNet Bridge - Different fillings, pate, rolls, eggs with crispy crust and steak have all made Vietnamese bread (banh mi) sandwiches world-famous street food.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Standards and Consumers Association (Vinatas), a non-profit organisation, yesterday (Oct 17) announced the results of a test it did of fish sauce in 10 cities and provinces.

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Loan performed a Vietnamese four-panel traditional dress (ao tu than) at the National Costume Competition of the Miss Grand International 2016 pageant in the US on Sunday.

VietNamNet Bridge – A pristine area of coconut trees and large fruit gardens has made Ben Tre one of the nation’s precious green ecological complexes.

VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate developers said they are having to answer many questions from buyers about roads and flooding in areas where apartments are located. 

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has removed the inspection of formaldehyde content in textile and garment products that cause many difficulties to enterprises.

VietNamNet Bridge – A fresh theatre graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Vietnamese director Nguyen Phi Phi Anh, returned to his home country in April to prepare for his latest Broadway musical-inspired project entitled Hope. 

 VietNamNet Bridge –  “Obsolete methods” are being used to manage bus terminals in Viet Nam and a technological upgrade is badly needed, officials say.

 Two local steel giants are in a race to build steel complex projects, while foreign investors have stayed away due to surplus steel in the market and capital concerns.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Today, Vietnam and the United States jointly commemorated the start of the second and final phase of thermal treatment at the Danang Airport.  

VietNamNet Bridge - The ban on private tutoring at schools in HCMC has been lifted by municipal authorities amid strong opposition to the ban from teachers and parents.

The fourth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 18 after six days of working.

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Thi Loan and other Miss Grand International contestants performed in swimsuits at a competition in Las Vegas, the US. 

If fishermen are well trained, equipped with knowledge about defense and well supported by functional forces, they will become an active militia protecting the sovereignty and national interests of Vietnam on the sea.

 The mosquito-borne Zika disease has become endemic in Vietnam after nine victims tested positive in five of the country’s provinces and cities, according to one health official.

 The Vietnam Steel Association will protect the interests of local firms after Vietnamese steel exporters were accused of tax evasion in the US, said the association’s vice chairman, Nguyen Van Sua.

 Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan has granted three giant mobile network suppliers licences to set up public telecommunication and provide 4G service on broadband 1,800 MHz.

 Tran Tuan An, a 24-year-old Vietnamese guitarist, won second prize at the International Guitar Competition & Festival Berlin, held in the German capital on October 15-16. 

 Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam jumped up 49 places in the latest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) men’s singles rankings announced on October 17. 

 The Toyota Classics 2016 concert will be held at the Municipal Theatre of HCM City on November 11, announced the organising board at a press conference on October 17.