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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.

Viet Nam pocket second U16 win

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam stands firmly in second place at the Asia Football Confederation Women’s U16 Qualifier after their second win on Saturday in Ha Noi.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/8

FPT Corporation earns high revenue, First wind power farm in Ninh Thuan gets go-ahead, South Phu Quoc island transformed into holiday-goers’ paradise, Ministry approves northern seaport plan, VN becomes hotpot in world investment map

Foreign coffee, fast food retreat from Vietnam

On July 20 New York Dessert Coffee bid goodbye to Vietnamese customers via Facebook and promised to "come back someday."

TPP will protect VN workers’ rights: experts

Vietnam’s engagement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will better protect its workers by addressing issues relating to strikes, said an expert.

German director to unveil latest film in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – As a special guest of the 7th German Film Festival in Vietnam from September 8 to 25, director Norbert Lechner will present his film “Fortune Favors the Brave” in Hanoi and HCMC,