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Taxi associations beg PM for help in competition with Uber and Grab

 Hanoi, Danang and HCM City’s taxi associations have sent a joint petition to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, asking for him to intervene to guarantee a fair business environment.

Burn victims overwhelm Pakistani hospitals after tanker fire kills 146

 Pakistani hospitals on Monday struggled to treat scores of severely burned victims of a fuel tanker explosion that killed at least 146 people,

Firms oppose rice export monopoly

 Firms are complaining that the Vietnam Northern Food Corporation and Southern Food Corporation are monopolising markets as they are banned from signing contracts prior to the giant businesses getting first option.

Vietnam's top tennis player expected to enter ATP’s top 500 after victory in Thailand

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam came from behind to beat number two seed, Jankovits Yannick of France, with a score of 2-1 in the Thailand F3 Futures final on June 24, thereby claiming the men’s singles title in a convincing manner.

Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov optimistic about Vietnam-Russia ties

 Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov said he is optimistic about the future of Vietnam-Russia cooperation as both countries share long-lasting relationship and many issues of common concerns. 

Building traditional houses become new hobby of the rich in Vietnam

 Many Vietnamese people have paid billions of VND to build and buy traditional houses.

Romantic coffee shop in HCM City

MILA Coffee with a romantic space at intersection Le Lai-Ton That Tung in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City is a good choice for young people who desire to seek privacy for themselves.

FDI in Hanoi lifts city to new highs

 With its great economic and geographic potential, Hanoi has increasingly become more critical to the investment strategy of foreign investors, many of whom are planning large-scale operations in the city.

Vietnam still fumbling for policy to control rice exports

VietNamNet Bridge - Vinafood 1 and Vinafood 2 want to be exclusive bidders for government-to-government (G2G) rice export contracts, but analysts warn of the dangers of a monopoly. 

Local banks recovering from a long slump

 Since the beginning of this year the shares of many banks have appreciated significantly, with the increases ranging from 8 per cent to even 80 per cent.

Shortage of local raw rubber material

 Although Viet Nam is the world’s third largest exporter of natural rubber, businesses still have to import rubber raw material to meet the demand for production and processing.

Hanoi’s red carpet for investors

 Enterprise drives the development of Ha Noi and the city has committed to leading the country in improving the investment and business environment and supporting enterprises, said municipal leaders at a conference in Ha Noi on Sunday.

International table tennis tourney to be held in Vinh Long

 The Vinh Long International Table Tennis Tournament is scheduled to begin on July 7-9 at Vinh Long Sports Centre.

Vietnam wins first silver taekwondo medal on global stage

 Vietnamese Truong Thi Kim Tuyen won a silver medal at the 2017 WTF World Taekwondo Championships in the Republic of Korea on June 25, a milestone for Vietnamese taekwondo.

New destinations launched in Quang Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Nam’s Culture, Sports and Tourism department has introduced eight new tourism sites in the province this year.

Ca Mau dried shrimp listed in top 10 specialties of Vietnam

 The Organisation of Vietnam Records (VietKings) has announced dried shrimp made in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau among 10 famous Vietnamese specialities in 2017.

President’s tour to Belarus, Russia fuels comprehensive cooperation

The official visit to Belarus and Russia by President Tran Dai Quang aims to implement Vietnam’s external policy of diversification, multilateralisation, reinforcement and enhancement of relations with friends and create new momentum for cooperation.

First Vietnamese language skill test held in Japan

Nearly 400 Japanese candidates at different ages attended the first national level Vietnamese language skill test held in Tokyo, Japan on June 25. 

Hanoi Book Street attempts to draw more book lovers

 One month after opening, Hanoi Book Street has become a popular destination with not only book lovers but also locals and visitors to the capital. The street has turned to a tourist attraction with a modern, youthful and civilised atmosphere.

Splendid view of Da Lat at sunrise

When you come to Da Lat, the city of flowers, you should not miss a chance to contemplate its scenery at sunrise as first sunlight tears thin frog.