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Men competitors take on court at annual tennis tourney

Mau Tien Dat from Vinh Phuc beat Nguyen Tuan Hung of Public Security team 7-4 in the under-12 division of the National Men’s Tennis Championship at Da Nang’s Public Security court yesterday.

“Gesture of Memories” exhibition of French-Vietnamese artist in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - French-Vietnamese artist Florian Nguyen will introduce his latest artworks at the exhibition “Gesture of Memories” at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi from April 21 to June 4.

Taste specialties of central Vietnam right in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - The most popular specialties in central Vietnam are beef noodle soup, grilled spring rolls and rice paper cake wrapped with pork meat. Now tourists can taste these dishes in Hanoi.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/4

 HCMC apartment market falls in Q1, Coal revenue increases in Q1, SHS Holdings signs MOU to develop solar farm in Vietnam, TPG Asia sets to become the majority shareholder of VAS

iPhone market chaotic as Apple cracks down on fake phones

Privately run shops which distribute iPhones through unofficial channels are concerned about Apple's recent announcements on warranties and intellectual property copyright.

How serious is air pollution in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Every year, Vietnam loses 5 percent of GDP due to pollution. Last year, Hanoi topped the list of the most polluted cities in South East Asia.

The most profitable listed businesses in 2016

There were 22 listed companies, or 3 percent of total listed businesses, which reported profits of VND1 trillion ($45 million)  or higher in 2016. Some new names are expected to join the list.

“Unburdened Journey” multi-media exhibition in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - The British Council, in collaboration with Kilomet 109, has opened PHIÊU (Unburdened Journey), a multi-media exhibition exploring the relationship between traditional crafts and contemporary design in Hanoi.

The sweet lives of bee hunters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Natural honey "hunters" in the southern regions of Viet Nam are flirting with injuries and potential death every day to get their hands on the golden nectar, all for a pittance.

Three titanium companies ordered to stop operations

The central province’s environmental department has ordered three titanium exploitation companies to suspend operations, which have continued for the last three years despite expired licences.

Discover the special features of Hanoi Old Quarter

Visiting ancient Hanoi, interesting and full of energy, you will love the city at first sight. It is not as bustling at night as in Bangkok or as busy as Tokyo, but Hanoi has its own color with a history of over 4,000 years.

Journalist releases book about Italy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Italy lovers will have the opportunity to indulge in the country’s culture and lifestyle through journalist Truong Anh Ngoc’s latest book – Nghin Ngay Nuoc Y, Nghin Ngay Yeu.

NA Standing Committee’s 9th meeting starts

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on April 17 opened its ninth meeting which will run through April 22.

Art performance to replace Carnaval festival during Ha Long tourism week

 The annual Week of Ha Long Tourism 2017 will take place in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh from April 28 to May 7, with the decade-long traditional Carnaval street festival to be replaced by an art performance.  

Vietnam, Sri Lanka enhance multi-faceted cooperation

 Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated determination to elevate the two countries’ relations to a new height for mutual benefits during their talks in Hanoi on April 17.

FDI in green energy reaches over $770 million

 FDI in green energy reaches over $770 million 

FPT Software to earn $200 million from auto-tech solutions

  FPT Software expects to earn US$200 million through the sale of automotive technology solutions and employ 8,000 people by 2020, the company said.

HCM City Court upholds Australian’s death sentence for drug trafficking

 An appeal court in HCM City on Monday upheld the death sentence of a Vietnamese-born Australian national for trafficking heroin.

Vietnam, China pinpoint cooperation focus at Beijing meeting

Vietnam and China discussed and agreed on the focal points of their cooperation to promote the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership at the 10th meeting of the countries’ Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.

Number of delayed, cancelled flights decline

 The number of delayed and cancelled flights decreased in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).