The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s Ho Chi Minh City chapter has released a list of 100 books worth reading for young people on April 19.

 Defence Minister receives newly-appointed Russian Ambassador, Czech parliamentary committee on budget control welcomed in Hanoi, Belgian lawmakers praise Vietnam for IPU-132 success, Vietnam affirms traditional solidarity with African countries

 Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met bilaterally world leaders on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 20.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received in Hanoi on April 20 Nobuyuki Hirano, Chairman of the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) - the largest bank in Japan.

The Vinacomin - Minerals Holding Corporation (VIMICO) will hold its initial public offering on April 23 on the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).

 VietNamNet Bridge – The items on this list are the best of the best and command extremely high price tags because of their rarity and the amount of time involved before they are ready to be sold on the market.

  The HCM City Development Joint Stock Bank (HDBank) plans to increase its total asset value from the current VND99.525 trillion (nearly US$4.62 billion) to VND120.882 trillion ($5.61 billion) this year.

 The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has vowed to take bolder steps to crack down on spam messages sent via internet and mobile phones, which is rapidly spreading with others cyber-crimes.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A hot debate continues about the decision to move the headquarters of the stock exchange from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.

 Enterprises participating in the circulation of imported goods in the market should take heed of the important regulations on invoices, documents (e.g. their types and time limits of production), and the handling of relevant violations.

 Outbound tours to faraway destinations in Asia and Europe have caught Vietnamese travellers’ interest during the April 30 holiday, which lasts for six days.

 President Truong Tan Sang will lead a delegation to an international conference from April 22-24 in Jakarta, Indonesia to foster the cooperative ties with other Asian and African nations, including the host.

 MPC mulls issuing non-convertible bonds to raise more working capital, Vietinbank signs loan contract with foreign banks, Indonesia plans to takeover cement company in Vietnam, Q1 remittances to HCMC hit US$1.2 billion

  Viet Nam's top player Nguyen Tien Minh slid one spot to 31st in the world badminton rankings, the Badminton World Federation announced.

 ANZ has forecast an annual GDP growth of 6.5 % for Vietnam in 2015 and 2016, with the bank's economic experts saying the actual result may be even better when taking into account the notable achievements of the first quarter.

A consensus to work together in the development of domestic agricultural products to be sold on the global market was the highlight of meetings between Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in on April 19.

 Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh said on April 20 that bilateral defence cooperation has transformed the alliance between Vietnam and Thailand.

   Major art&entertainment events in Vietnam's big cities.

Industrial zone (IZ) development is expected to be one of the three most profitable real estate segments this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A luxury hotel located in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has been praised by the LA Times (US) for its elegance and splendor.