Direct air routes are key to boosting tourism between Vietnam and India, according to Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Tourism, Suman Billa.

 Vietnam’s taekwondo martial artists amassed 46 gold medals, 29 silvers and 19 bronzes to finish first at the 12th Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championship, which concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.

 An urban-friendly technology from Japan that is also friendlier to the environment is expected to make installation of steel piles for bridges and flyovers a much quieter, stronger and cheaper process.

 Vietnamese made film to invade US theatres, Swiss artists showcase their humour in exhibition, Japanese cherry blossom festival to open in Ha Long, Traditional arts programme to be held at IPU-32

 The ballet “Carmen” will be performed by artists of the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on March 29 to mark the 140th anniversary of the premiere of the “Carmen” opera.

VietNamNet Bridge - Air carriers are considering raising airfares after the government raised the environment surcharge from VND1,000 to VND3,000 for every liter of petrol.

 The stamp and postmark designed by Vietnamese artists will be produced as a joint issue stamp within the ASEAN region on August 8, 2015 to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of ASEAN and the formation of the ASEAN Community on December 31, 2015.

 Vietnam has become the world’s top outsourcing location for the first time in terms of costs, risks and operational conditions, according to new research from global real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield (C&W).

 Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam, has been listed among Top 10 Travellers' Choice Destinations.

Hanoi asks for more vigilance against terrorism, Vietnam attends regional forum to counter extremism, US war veterans visit Viet Nam, New Qatari ambassador welcomed in Hanoi

 The proposal to reduce the number of crimes subject to the death penalty in an amended Penal Code sparked heated debates at a conference held yesterday in southern Hoa Binh City.

 The most prominent outcome of President Truong Tan Sang’s recent visit to Laos is strong consensus towards pushing the Vietnam-Laos relationship forward, said Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Minh Khoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The practical application of "green" knowledge has slashed the use of chemical fertilisers by half by farmers in central Thua Thien-Hue Province.

Vietnam will do its utmost to prepare for and make the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU-132) a success, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung assured IPU President Saber Chowdhury during a reception in Hanoi on March 25.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung spoke of the need to push reform during a working session with the General Department of Customs and relevant agencies in Hanoi on March 25.

A 30m high scaffold structure collapsed at the Vung Ang economic zone in central Ha Tinh province late on March 25, killing at least 14 workers and injuring tens of others.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those fond of old furniture should head for Bui Thi Xuan Street in Tan Binh District, HCMC. Numerous pieces of old furniture are on display for sale there.

  Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has told local authorities to remove industrial parks (IPs) failing to attract investment projects.

 VietNamNet Bridge – BRG Group has just signed a contract with Nicklaus Group to gain the monopoly to open Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf, the first professional golf training institution in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Post Office building, a symbol of HCM City, was repainted yellow last December, which was said to be more appropriate to its old beauty.