VietNamNet would like to introduce an article about the EU-ASEAN relations by Ambassador - Head of Delegation of the European Union in Vietnam - Mr. Franz Jessen.

Sri Lanka, Viet Nam step up security co-operation; Armenia wishes to boost cooperation with Hanoi; Senior leaders receive newly-accredited ambassadors; Vietnam awards Friendship Orders to Belgian diplomats

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has reaffirmed Viet Nam's policy of valuing and nurturing its strategic partnership with France, highlighting economic cooperation as an important pillar.

 Both nations expressed their satisfaction with positive developments in defence ties through delegation exchange and naval cooperation at their defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on July 22.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beating back three other strong challengers in the finale of the V-Kpop Superstar – on Saturday, Ha Noi-born Le Thanh Tung clinched the first season of the competition.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The UK daily Telegraph has cited the Mekong river cruise from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City as one of the top five river cruises in Asia.

 Indonesian presidential election candidate Prabowo Subianto has said he is withdrawing from the election process, alleging massive fraud.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visiting Gao Giong, tourists will not only hear the birds singing in the trees, but also see fish thrashing underwater and white storks flying over their heads.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government has issued a decision to allow the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to auction domain names and phone numbers.

VietNamNet Bridge - Capital contributions made fully and punctually when establishing a limited liability company will help its members or company owner avoid consequences.

 VietNamNet Bridge – While Viet Nam has a rich rice culture, the art of paintings made of rice is still in its infancy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Air pollution has been a serious problem in HCM City for a long time now, but polluters face no serious punishment because of a toothless Environment Law and lack of adequate equipment to measure the pollution they cause.

 VietNamNet Bridge – E-books would replace printed textbooks in the first to third grades in HCM City for the upcoming schools year under a new proposal, the vice chairman of the city People's Committee Hua Ngoc Thuan has said.

VietNamNet Bridge – The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has instructed customs departments in Ha Noi and HCM City to strengthen the supervision of goods that are eligible for value added tax refunds at the cities' international airports

 HCM City, Japan sign a metro contract; Support industry needs policy support; Vietnam bank to provide services in Myanmar; Gov't greenlights auto industry plan; Seafood exports encounter numerous barriers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has been ranked 81st in the ICT Development Index for 2013, up five places from the previous year's index, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

 VietNamNet Bridge – More Vietnamese teenagers are choosing to get cosmetic surgery to imitate the "hot boy" and "hot girl" look they see in magazines and movies.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country on July 19 collected six golds and a silver at the Open Weightlifting Cup in Budapest, Hungary.

 VietNamNet Bridge - To make use of vacant space on the terrace, some Saigonese have built bonsai gardens worth hundreds of US dollars.

 Toyota Vietnam Foundation and Toyota Motor Vietnam in cooperation with the Vietnam National Orchestra Symphony (VNSO) proudly presents the “Toyota Concert Tour 2014.”