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.

Hai Phong-based Mai Van Phan is the tenth poet from East Asia to win the prestigious Cikada Prize, awarded by the Swedish Institute. Le Huong chatted with Phan about the passion that drives his work.

The programme named ‘Ancient Class’, is a combination of visiting and learning in the Temple of Literature. The trial programme is built in accordance with one or more classes as opposed to the school as a whole.

State agencies that fail to help enterprises overcome difficulties will be named and publicly shamed. That is one of the decisions emanating from the May 17 meeting 

The Government will focus on technology-based agriculture to resolve problems like the lack of value-added products for export, the low competitiveness of Vietnamese farm produce in world markets and inconsistency in quality.

 EDoctor, a mobile app developed by a Vietnamese tech startup that connects users with medical professionals, has been selected to receive free mentorship and monetary support from Google.

 Anti-dumping duties on imported cold-rolled stainless steel will be reviewed for the second time.

The 7th southern food festival runs from May 24 to 28 at Dam Sen Park in HCM City, treating gastronomic fans to more than 250 local culinary delights.

 Youth union honours 10-year-old who drowned after saving four children, VNA, Xinhua sign new cooperation agreement, Exhibition brings Vietnam closer to Myanmar, Chili pepper farmers leave farms fallow due to dropped price

 VietNamNet Bridge – From this June, Hanoians can enjoy cheo plays (traditional Vietnamese opera) every Saturday night at Dai Nam theatre.

 Eating a small amount of chocolate every week or so may decrease the risk of a common and serious type of irregular heart rhythm, 

 Once a prominent Vietnamese trading port due to its proximity to the Thu Bon River, Hoi An’s sightseeing opportunities comprise traditional shops, ornate Buddhist temples, traditional markets, and interesting museums. 

Through merger & acquisitions (M&A), the world’s leading insurance conglomerates have been buying Vietnamese companies, which has helped the former hasten their entry into the Vietnamese market.

Local people’s committees and Ho Chi Minh Community youth unions nationwide are organising volunteer campaigns for young people from May 31 to August 31.

VietNamNet Bridge - “Little Folk Songs” by Michelle Stewart will be organized on May 27 at The Secret Garden, top floor of Module 7, 83 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi.