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All study and no play puts students under stress

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 90 percent of students suffer from mental disorders because of study pressure, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). 

Prime Minister leaves for Japan to attend expanded G7 Summit

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Government left Hanoi for Japan on May 26 for a visit to the country and to attend the expanded G7 Summit Japan 2016.

Japan investment to take off

Japan’s ANA Holdings would officially become a strategic investor of Vietnam’s flagship carrier Vietnam Airlines under a deal expected to be signed during Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s working visit to Japan this  week.

Dishes help promote Vietnamese tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huong Lien Bun Cha Restaurant on Ha Noi’s Le Van Huu Street became famous in a single night, after US President Barack Obama ate dinner there.

Hanoi’s Bun cha shop packed after Obama’s visit

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of customers of Bun cha Huong Lien shop, which is now called "Bun cha Obama" by locals, located at No. 26 Le Van Huu Street suddenly rocketed on Tuesday morning, May 24.

Unbelievable images after downpours in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - After the heavy rains last night, social networks in Vietnam are flooded with unbelievable pictures.

How to mobilise public gold?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State Bank of Viet Nam has said no to the Viet Nam Gold Trading Association (VGTA)’s proposal to mobilise privately owned gold.

Vietnamese, American artists join Friday’s concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Saigon Wind Ensemble and guest artists from Washington State University (USA) will perform at a “Wind music from around the world” concert at the HCMC Conservatory of Music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

HCM City seeks to curb illegal chemical trade

VietNamNet Bridge – Leaders of the HCMC government and relevant agencies on May 23 met to discuss measures against illegal chemical trade, particularly at Kim Bien Market in District 5.

HCM City to be a start-up hub: Deputy Prime Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – With its favorable socio-economic conditions, HCM City should be a hub for start-ups, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue said at a working session with city leaders last Friday.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation backs peace in East Sea

 Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 24 voiced their support for maintaining peace and stability in Asia-Pacific, including the East Sea, at their foreign ministerial meeting in Uzbekistan.

Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Hip Hop’ impresses Obama with her rhymes

 Time - an American weekly news magazine on May 25 run a story about a meeting between President Obama and young Vietnamese people in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City presents Ao Dai to Michele Obama

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City People’s Committee on May 25 gifted President Barack Obama a lotus patterned Ao Dai (Vietnam's traditional gown) by well-known designer Sy Hoang for First Lady Michelle Obama.

Fulbright University officially launched in Vietnam

 US Secretary of State John Kerry and HCM City Party Committee Secretary Dinh La Thang presided over the official launch ceremony of Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) on May 25.

Vietnamese cadets win gold, bronze in Philippines

 Nguyen Thi Quynh pocketed a gold medal at the SEA Pacific Fencing Championship in Pasig City, the Philippines.

Hoang Xuan Vinh wins World Cup bronze for shooting

 Hoang Xuan Vinh bagged a bronze medal at the International Sport Shooting Federation World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Munich, Germany.

Vietnam wins gold in Thailand Tennis Open

 Nguyen Dac Tien of Vietnam triumphed in the Thailand Open’s U18 tennis event in Muang Thong, on May 23.

Chile’s ruling party keen on boosting ties with CPV

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Ngo Duc Thang has had a meeting with Chilean Senator and leader of the ruling Chilean Socialist Party (CSP) Isabell Allende.

Defence cooperation bolsters Vietnam-Laos trust

 Defence cooperation between Vietnam and Laos is crucial to reinforcing bilateral strategic trust, said Minister of National Defence Ngo Xuan Lich.

40 impressive hours of President Obama in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly 40 hours since he arrived at Noi Bai Airport until he left the city at 2pm on May 24, President Barack Obama had five meetings, delivered two speeches, and attended one international press conference.