The US pianist Anna Polonsky and violinist Stefan Jackiw will kick off the 19th annual Hennessy Concert Series, which will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on May 29.

 Vietnam exported some 59 billion USD worth of commodities in the first four months of 2015, a year-on-year increase of 6.9 percent, according to the General Department of Customs.

 Chairwoman and CEO of Vietnam Dairy Products ( Vinamilk), Mai Kieu Lien, was presented with an award at the 20th Nikkei Asia Prizes at a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan on May 20.

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and China’s Ministry of Agriculture on May 20 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand cooperation in agriculture.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed support for cooperative programmes in the field of agriculture conducted by the US’ Dupont Corporation, during his May 20 reception for the company’s Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO Ellen Kullman.

 Three draft revised laws – the Criminal Code, the Civil Procedure Code and the Criminal Procedure Code - were presented to the 13 th National Assembly on the first day of the ninth session on May 20.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Situated only 10 kilometers from Nha Trang City is Bai Tien Beach, a natural wonderland with long, white sandy beaches, charming landscapes and lush green forests.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Following the success of Hanji Meets Vietnam Exhibition, Zo Project is introducing Do paper (made from the bark of Rhamnoneuron balansae) through the “Hon Do” (Soul of Do) exhibition.

A recent report by Cushman & Wakefield says that Vietnam’s largest island of Phu Quoc and the central city of Nha Trang will be the top choices of foreign investors, as they are expected to be tourist paradises of Vietnam in the near future.

 Viet Nam exported some US$59 billion worth of commodities in the first four months of 2015, a year-on-year increase of 6.9 per cent, according to the General Department of Customs.

1.2 million people have opted out of medical insurance due to complex new regulations in the adjusted Medical Insurance Law, and this means the Government will miss target of 75% of the population having medical insurance by the end of this year.

VietNamNet Bridge - Ly Son, an island famous for special garlic priced at millions of dong per kilogram, and a tourist destination with historical and cultural relics, is facing serious environmental problems.

VietNamNet Bridge - Civil service exams have been a hot topic of discussion in local newspapers in recent years because of their popularity and stiff competition.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two plays Lo Lem va Hoang Tu (Cinderella and the Prince) and Nang Cong Chua Di Lac (The Princess Gets Lost) kicked off a summer season of children's plays in Ho Chi Minh City.

 Demand for anti-retroviral medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS continues to grow but the State's budget allocation for purchasing ARVs is limited, said Bui Duc Duong, deputy director of the Viet Nam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s foray into free trade agreements will open up opportunities for local enterprises to tap new markets but these pacts might also expose exporters to more trade defense cases in member countries,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in Hanoi and HCM City have recently received patients who were in critical condition after they drank the bile of carp fish for medicinal purposes.

SCIC, representing the State, a major shareholder in Vinamilk, and the SCIC board of directors, representing shareholders, are in a behind-the-scenes battle for the right to manage Vinamilk, the country’s biggest dairy production company.

 The World Health Organization is to set up a $100m (£63m) emergency contingency fund following the Ebola outbreak, its director-general has announced.

 Japan's economy grew faster than expected between January and March, boosting hopes that the economy is recovering from last year's recession.