Experts have proposed the construction of five to seven dams along the Red River to raise the water level, thus serving agricultural production and water transport without affecting flood drainage.

 Two naval ships set sail for the southern continental shelf on May 2 to help the forces and fishermen working there cast their votes on the National Assembly (NA) and People’s Council deputies earlier than scheduled.

 The French Navy’s amphibious assault ship Tonnerre, with about 200 cadets on board, arrived at Cam Ranh International Port in coastal central Khanh Hoa province on May 2 for a five-day visit.

 Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 5-7.

Many Vietnamese businessmen decide to register their businesses in other countries because they hope they can get more transparent information, have better opportunities to access investors, and have good brands they can market. 

 Road complaint hotline coming soon, Rules issued on steering committees for animal epidemics control, Provinces asked to teach students swimming skills, Hanoi: Nearly 700 food safety violations detected in five months

VietNamNet Bridge - Many PhD dissertations are seen as ‘useless’ and ‘nonsensical’. Why does Vietnam have too many PhDs?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The use of many power supply sources, including high-priced sources, has caused Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN)’s costs to soar, leading to the possibility of future power hikes.

 Hai Duong province has rich historical and cultural traditions and a number of festivals that reflect folk beliefs of the Red River Delta. Tranh Temple in Ninh Giang district is a famous and holy site.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those who initiated the Ethics Code of Conduct for Cyber Peace and Security desire to build a healthy Internet environment so that the Internet can promote good and restrict bad things.

 Creative centers such as Hanoi Creative City, Heritage Space, Hanoi Rock City, and Nha San Collective and Station 3A in HCM city are places where artists can exchange ideas and introduce their new works to the public.

 Salaries in Vietnam are lower than in other regional countries, except in Indonesia, where they are the same, according to a salary report from JobStreet.com.

VietNamNet Bridge - The managers and the ‘souls’ of many large conglomerates are getting older. Who will be their successors?

On April 12 South Korean securities firm Mirae Asset Securities Co. announced it would join hands with global investment company AON BGN, a former AON Holdings, to take over Keangnam Ha Noi Landmark Tower

VietNamNet Bridge - Another unlicensed hydropower work is under construction, reporters have found.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chu Dau pottery of Hai Duong province was first created in the 13th century and flourished until the 17th century before it waned in popularity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Belgo-French duo Bernard Seys and Lous Adrien Fabre have initiated an idea to bring bespoke products by Vietnamese artisans directly to customers all over the world via their newly-launched marketplace Efaisto.com.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a corner of East Berlin, there is an Asian market at the Dong Xuan Centre that has gained popularity as a little piece of Southeast Asia and prominence for its inexpensive great food served in plastic bowls.

 Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, shared with VIR his proposals for Vietnam to attract more inbound foreign capital flows.

 The Mekong Delta, known for its fertility and rice fields, has been facing enormous challenges posed by climate change and upstream activities, according to environmental officials.