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Hue’s headwear showcases local charm

 VietNamNet Bridge – Conical hats produced in the central Thua Thien-Hue Province, which includes the historic Hue City, are similar to those made in other regions in the country. 

Restructuring transport tricky

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Ngoc Dong, Deputy Minister of Transport, speaks to Viet Nam News Agency on how to solve transportation problems.

Savills: Opportunities in underground urban planning

The construction and development of underground urban areas is an indispensable trend in modern urban development, according to Savills Vietnam.

Criminal proceedings launched against violation at PetroVietnam

The Investigation Police Agency on September 1 issued a decision launching criminal proceedings against the suspected deliberately violation of State regulations causing serious consequences at PetroVietnam.

President grants promotion decisions to army officers

 President Tran Dai Quang on Sept. 1 presented decisions to promote officers of the Vietnam People’s Army to the rank of Senior Lieutenant General and Lieutenant General. 

Injured Croatian sailor rescued off Hai Phong city

 The Marine Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in the northern port city of Hai Phong on September 1 successfully carried out emergency medical aid for a Croatian sailor injured at sea.

One of longest sea bridges in Southeast Asia opens in Hai Phong

 A sea bridge that is over 5.44km long, part of Tan Vu-Lach Huyen Highway in the northern port city of Hai Phong, was put into operation on September 2, becoming one of the longest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Students create river side art space

A team called Architecture for Community from Da Nang’s Architecture College has completed painting murals on a set of concrete stairs and manhole covers in Cam Le District in the central city.

International circus troupe in Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Four scooters riding around a cage is one of the thrilling acts audiences will witness during a unique international circus programme in Ha Noi.

Facebook's Watch goes up against YouTube for ad dollars

 Facebook Inc launched its Watch video service to U.S. users on Thursday with plans to allow people to submit shows, as the No. 1 social media network vies with Alphabet Inc’s YouTube for advertising revenue.

Van Long Lagoon a must-see destination in Ninh Binh

Along with the Trang An Scenic Landscape complex and Tam Coc-Bich Dong National Park, the untouched and pristine beauty of Van Long Lagoon has attracted many travellers to the northern province of Ninh Binh.

“Cheo” performances become Hanoians’ weekend amusement

 Hanoians have been enticed by famous “Cheo” (traditional Vietnamese opera) performances every Saturday night since June.

Gov’t to fine bad weather forecasters

Several new Government’s policies come into effect this month, including regulations on credit institutions and foreign bank branches, payments for those involved in searching for and collecting remains of war matyrs, 

Grab and Uber fined, Mai Linh and Vinasun losing value

 From early 2017, nearly 100 Grab and Uber drivers have been financially penalized for nearly VND350 million (15,400) due to lack of listed identification information, such as name and phone number of the companies.

High school students photograph the elderly

With the hope of narrowing the gap between the elderly and the young, high school student Le Manh Linh and his friends have found a new, profound way of connecting older people.

Ministry of Planning and Investment adamant on stopping Thach Khe mine

At the fact-finding mission of Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, the ministry has proposed the prime minister to stop mining operations at Thach Khe due to concerns over environmental pollution risks. 

Oil falls after Harvey floods U.S. refineries

Oil prices fell on Friday in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, which has killed more than 40 people and brought record flooding to the oil heartland of Texas, paralyzing over a quarter of the U.S. refining industry.

Ha Noi relay race to kick off

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Relay Race will begin on November 19 at the island in Ecopark urban area, about 10km southeast of Ha Noi.

War correspondent's memoir published

The memoir of a 75-year-old Vietnamese-French woman, Tran To Nga, who was correspondent for the Liberation News Agency, the predecessor of Viet Nam News Agency, was released in HCM City

VN concerned about China military drill

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is deeply concerned about the Chinese announcement that it plans to hold a military drill in the waters off the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin,