Local police officers clashed with an armed group of about 10 drug traffickers in Moc Chau district, northern mountainous Son La province, on March 7.

 The 2015 Ao Dai Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 7 to honour the Vietnamese traditional dress.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of firms are interested in acquiring a stake in Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor), Vietnam’s biggest bus manufacturer,  as soon as the government issues its permission

 The largest segment of the world's poor consists of women and children who live in rural environments— and everyday many migrate to the larger cities in search of a better life.

Acronis, the world leader in new generation data protection based in Singapore, has announced its expansion plans in Vietnam.

 The US plans to provide six modern patrol ships to support Vietnam's rescue and law enforcement missions, an officer said on March 6.

 Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh and his Cambodian counterpart Tia Banh have inked a protocol and a cooperation plan between the two defence ministries for this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) has launched the official music album for the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to be held in Singapore from June 5 to 16.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc Island has been ranked eighth in a list of 20 best honeymoon destinations by Rough Guides, a leading British publisher of travel and reference information.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed the Government take stricter administrative measures to prevent drunk driving from March 15 in order to cope with road accidents and deaths.

 The prime minister has allowed two frequencies commonly used for 4G to be auctioned at the end of 2015  or by the very latest in the first half of 2016.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Vietnam, festivals are usually held in the spring. They each have their own characteristics and values, but are always directed towards a sacred entity. Here are some festivals held in the north with a sporting spirit.

 From March 20 2015, employees who suffer from workplace accidents or occupational illness shall be compensated by their employer or receive allowances corresponding to provisions of law.

 Vietnamese-American singer Thuy Tien will stage a solo performance in HCM City next week at a special show for fans celebrating her 25-year career.

 Japan provide $580,000 for six projects; Fire destroys HCM City shoe factory; Train-motorbike collision in central region kills 1; Vaccine in short again; Police find 800kg of processed intestines; Overseas VN to receive language training

 HCMC committed to cutting red tape to aid foreign investors; Sugar inventories go down; State stake at Vinamotor turns attractive; Lotte keen on billion-dollar project in Thu Thiem;  Idle cash streams into banks after Tet

A report from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) showed that Japanese FDI in Vietnam has dropped by 65 percent to $2.02 billion.

 Thousands of locals joined the annual fish-worshipping festival yesterday, the 16th day of the first lunar month, in Thanh Khe Village.

 Japanese companies are keen to develop commercial facilities at the Ben Thanh underground station of Metro Line No. 1 under construction in HCMC.

Twelve projects in the Nhon Hoi Economic Zone have had their investment certificates revoked, while the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone Board of Management is planning to revoke certificates of nine projects.