A startup network of the Mekong Delta was launched at a ceremony held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Can Tho chapter (VCCI Can Tho) on May 24.

 FDI flow into Vietnam increases 10.4 percent in first five months

 The ancient city of Hoi An will apply to list its annual mid autumn festival and the traditional pottery craft of Thanh Ha village as national intangible heritage.

 The atmosphere at the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake will be stirred up on May 27 night at 8pm with a special tango performance.

 Ly Hoang Nam of Vietnam advanced to the second round of the Singapore F1 Men’s Futures on May 25.

The Communist Party of Vietnam and the Communist Party of China shared experience in enhancing the Party’s leadership in press and media work in the new situation at their 13th theoretical workshop held in Henan province, China, on May 25-26.

 Measures to protect Vietnamese citizens involved in several incidents in other countries were clarified by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a regular press conference in Hanoi on May 25.

Vietnam and the US will discuss measures to promote their comprehensive partnership during the upcoming visit to the US by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

 The Republic of Korea (RoK) is one of the most important economic-trade-investment partners of Vietnam.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it would set up a 500 billion won fund to help small suppliers, the highest-profile South Korean firm to unveil steps in the wake of new President Moon Jae-in's call to protect small businesses.

 Lawmakers elaborated the draft law on public debt management (revised) and another on foreign trade management during the ongoing third session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 25.

 Vietnam's U20 football team were thrashed by France U20 4-0 in the second match of Group E of the FIFA U20 World Cup in the Republic of Korea on May 25.

 The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat has decided to give a warning to Nguyen Van Thien, former Secretary of the Binh Dinh provincial Party Committee, for his wrongdoings between 2010 and 2015.

 The Prime Minister has decided to establish a National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and Toxic Chemical Consequences.

Portugal attaches special importance to and wishes to deepen the friendship and cooperation, including legislative ties, with Vietnam, President of the Portuguese Parliament told visiting Vietnamese Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

 Trade ministry pledges to handle loss-making projects, Livestock feed producers, traders in hot seat, HCMC seeks to fight online sales tax evasion, Trade deficit exceeds US$3 billion, Japanese firms eye organic agriculture in An Giang

VietNamNet Bridge - While gaining success in other markets, many foreign coffee brands have had to leave the Vietnamese market.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many research works on the use of herbs in medicine have succeeded, showing the great potential of the industry for healthcare.

 Moody’s Investors Service has said that Vietnam’s B1 rating and positive outlook reflect its expectation that strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows will continue to diversify the country’s economy compared with similarly rated peers.

VietNamNet Bridge - “Ringing Strings” and “The Art of Chamber Music” concerts will take place in HCM City on May 28 and May 30.