Phan Dinh Trac, a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), was named head of the CPVCC’s Commission for Internal Affairs under a decision by the Politburo.

 Discerning tourists never plan a trip without thinking through what they are going to do when they get there.  Sounds obvious, right?  Leisure activities.  Location.  Service standards. Charges.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal loggers have destroyed a vast area in the protected Nature Reserve in Son Tra peninsula since last year.

Asian stocks retreated on Monday after a weekend meeting of G20 policymakers ended with no new coordinated action to spur global growth and as solid U.S. data revived expectation of the Federal Reserve further raising rates before year-end.

 As sea levels rise, threatening cities from New York to Shanghai, the economic damage will increase even faster, scientists said on Monday.

 Boxer Ha Thi Linh bagged one silver medal at the 67th International Boxing Tournament Strandja 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 28, said the national boxing team training board.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Without the government’s incentives, Vietnam’s first oil refinery of Dung Quat would have had losses of VND27,600 billion (over $1 billion) since 2010, when it began operating.

Vietnam is one of the countries most vulnerable to impacts of climate change, the United States Ambassador (US) to Viet Nam Ted Osius said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Coffee lovers may want to check out some cafes serving delicious Vietnamese coffee in Hanoi. Here’s 10 best coffee shops in the capital city you should drop in:

 Catholic Church abuse movie "Spotlight" was named best picture, the top award at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, after a night peppered with pointed punchlines from host Chris Rock about the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that has dominated the industry.

 Ministry lowers polypropylene tax 2% in March, VN customs ranks eighth in world: ADB, Handicraft industry must compete, SBV offers $268 million of T-bonds, EU court rules on anti-dumping law

 VietNamNet Bridge – SHB Da Nang came from behind to beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 in the second match of the V.League yesterday (Feb 28) in Pleiku City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Veteran film director Le Dan died on Friday in HCM City, after falling unconscious nearly one month ago. He was one of Viet Nam's first film directors.

 No case of Zika virus reported in Vietnam, Da Nang to host beach-leisure and large group tourism event, Binh Thuan to invest over 159 mln USD to build sea dykes, Work begins to link Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway with Sa Pa

 VietNamNet Bridge - Forbes has released the FORBES 30 under 30 ASIA list, including under-30 talents in many areas in Asia, with 300 young people in 10 sectors chosen.

 A senior government official has expressed the hope that the country's information and technology (IT) officials would join hands in implementing Resolution 36a/ NQ-CP on e-government this year.

 A three-day culture-cuisine festival will be held at Van Thanh Tourist Park in HCM City from March 4 to 6.

 More than 20 ambassadors and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam enjoyed a performance of Chau Van singing and Hau Dong (trance ritual) in the northern province of Nam Dinh on February 26.

 The first round of Kiteboard Tour Asia 2016 was held in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan from February 25 to 28.

 Vietnam is attending Locations Show 2016, India’s largest film tourism event held by the India International Film Tourism Council (IIFTC) and the Film Federation of India (FFI), for the first time.