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PM urges Phu Yen to develop tourism

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed with a proposal to target Phu Yen as a tourism infrastructure development project funded by the Asian Development Bank at a working session in the central coastal province

20 wooden-furniture manufacturers are in trouble with Global Home

At least 20 manufacturers located in many cities and provinces have disputes with Global Home, a Czech-based wooden furniture importer, represented in Vietnam by Otto de Jager, well known as the husband of famous Vietnamese singer Thu Minh.

Traditional cai luong play to tell revolutionary stories

 VietNamNet Bridge – The heroic stories of revolutionaries who fought the French colonialists in the south before 1940 will be presented in a cai luong (reformed drama) play to mark the National Day (September 2) this year.

New impetus for Viet Nam-Singapore trade relations

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to Singapore on August 28-30 is expected to give an added impetus to the already thriving trade and investment relations between Viet Nam and Singapore.

Foreign fast-food brands face setbacks

 Many foreign-owned fast-food chains in Vietnam are considering exiting the market or downsizing while local brands are becoming more popular to consumers.

Ha Noi student crowned Miss Viet Nam 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do My Linh of the Ha Noi University of Trade was crowned Miss Viet Nam 2016 at the grand finale at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in HCM City last night.

Diep Son islands - the most attractive beach in 2016 summer

 Diep Son islands, located in the Van Phong Bay in the south central province of Khanh Hoa is well-known for its white-sand beach, crystal-clear water and the winding path connecting two islets.

IFC commits to Vietnam by buying into TPBank

World Bank Group member IFC now owns some 5 per cent of Tien Phong Bank’s stakes, to further assist the lender in expanding its loan services to better serve growing Vietnamese businesses.

Uber, Careem suspend services in UAE capital

 Ride-hailing companies Uber [UBER.UL] and Careem have suspended services in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, since Saturday and do not know when they can resume operations,

President wants Brunei trade links

 VietNamNet Bridge – President Tran Dai Quang encouraged Brunei businesses to invest in Viet Nam in fields of mutual interest such as energy, oil and gas, finance, real estate, tourism and infrastructure development,

A peaceful fishing village in Vung Tau

 VietNamNet Bridge - Discover ancient fishing villages in the southern city of Vung Tau, with the unique culture of the local fishermen and the salty taste of their life.

Saigon: past and present

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos combining the images of Saigon in the past and present show the changes over time in the city.

France would worsen tension: interior minister

 A law banning the full-body "burkini" swimsuit in France would stoke tensions between communities and would be both unconstitutional and ineffective,

Primary education quality in HCM City falls in PAPI ranking

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s PAPI (Public Administration Performance Index) had lower points for the quality of state-owned primary schools in HCM City in 2015 than the year before. The results have been interpreted differently. 

Vietnamese ‘million-dollar Mayor’ in the US expands business

VietNamNet Bridge - Pham Dinh Nguyen, the ‘million-dollar Mayor’, has been taking slow and firm steps in his business after buying the town of  Buford in the US.

Viet Nam - Brunei Joint Statement

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and Brunei issued a joint statement on occasion of the State visit of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang to Brunei from August 26-28.

Journey to Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Giang mountainous province allures visitors with paths winding across mountains, pristine landscape and traditional life of the indigenous people.

Party leader lauds newly-appointed diplomats

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong praised ambassadors and heads of Viet Nam’s overseas representative agencies who, he said, will fulfill tasks assigned by the Party, State and people.

Earning a living at Hanoi landfill at night

VietNamNet Bridge – At 3am every day, hundreds of people gather at Nam Son landfill in Soc Son district, Hanoi to search for scrap and other items that can be sold.

Royal documents show

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 precious royal documents are being showcased at an exhibition that has opened in the National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.