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Economic development key to improve religious, ethnic work

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said economic development, better living conditions and poverty reduction will be key to improve the effectiveness of religious and ethnic work. 

Large room for VN-US cooperation despite slow TPP enforcement

There’s plenty of room for cooperation between Vietnam and the US despite slow enforcement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh said in an interview granted to Lao dong (Labour) Newspaper.

The nine urns of Nguyen Dynasty

VietNamNet Bridge - Made of copper with a total weight of over 22 tons, the nine bronze urns of the Nguyen Cuu Dynasty are special antiques of the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam's history.

Sheraton Saigon Hotel offers authentic handmade moon cakes

 VietNamNet Bridge - In celebration of the 2016 Full Moon Festival, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers introduces an exquisite collection of moon cakes. 

Three Vietnamese dishes in world’s top 100 famous foods

The World Records Union (Worldkings) has announced the list of top 100 famous food and beverages from countries all over the world, including Vietnamese ‘Pho’, ‘bun cha’ and ‘banh mi’.

Korean pop star Rain to perform in 2016 Miss Vietnam Pageant

 The South Korean pop star Rain (also known as Bi) will perform in the final round night of Miss Vietnam beauty contest 2016 which will take place at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on August 28.

Ha Tinh chief wastes public money on private school

 The decision by Chairman of Ha Tinh Province People's Committee Vo Kim Cu to use VND1 billion (USD47,610) from the local budget to subsidise a local private nursery school has stirred public ire.

Vietnam tops FDI performance index for second year

 Vietnam has topped a performance index for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) for the second year in a row, leading all other emerging economies by a wide margin.

Indian low-cost small cars flood market

 India became Vietnam's largest exporter of low-priced completely built-up (CBU) small cars during the first seven months of this year, according to the Vietnam General Department of Customs.

IFB Holdings denies rumors of 7-Eleven deal

 IFB Holdings Limited on August 22 denied reports that the company is entering into a partnership with Japan’s 7-Eleven to launch a convenient store chain in Vietnam in 2018.

Universities send congratulation messages to candidates

In the past, students in Vietnam competed with each other to gain places at universities, with a higher-education considered valuable.

Hanoi launches school fees hotline

 Hanoi’s education and training department has launched hotline number 01695122753 to receive feedback and complaints about collection and expenditure of tuition fees and other school fees.

Noi Bai Airport not hacked: authority

 The Northern Airport Authority has refuted claims made on social networking sites yesterday that the information technology system of Noi Bai International Airport was hacked.

Health official warns Zika could spread across U.S. Gulf

One of the top U.S. public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.

Drone video features beautiful beaches in Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa

Zing online newspaper has revealed a video clip capturing magical images of beautiful beaches from Binh Ba-Binh Lap islands to Phu Yen province.

Finalists of Miss Vietnam 2016 pageant impress the media

 Thirty finalists of Miss Vietnam 2016 pageant have impressed the media with their charm.

Saigon's Suoi Tien among world’s top 12 most popular parks

The Traveler Zone has named Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park in HCM City among world’s top 12 most popular theme parks.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai reports nearly $50 million in H1

VietNamNet Bridge - In the first half of this year, Hoang Anh Gia Lai group (HAGL) liquidated real estate projects in Vietnam, mineral projects and lucrative businesses, thereby bringing HAGL’s pre-tax losses to 1,075 billion.

Pfizer boosts cancer drug roster with $14 billion Medivation deal

 Pfizer Inc, beating out numerous other bidders, said it agreed to buy U.S. cancer drug company Medivation Inc for $14 billion in cash, adding its blockbuster prostate cancer drug Xtandi to the company's growing oncology roster.

French expert calls for negotiations after PCA’s ruling

Parties involved in territorial disputes in the East Sea should sit together for negotiations after the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s ruling on the Philippines lawsuit against China’s claims in the sea, a French professor of history has said.