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White House announces no joint statement issued at DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit

 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un ended without any joint statement being issued, according to the White House. 

Pre-feasibility study of high-speed railway project submitted to PM

 Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has submitted a pre-feasibility study report for a North-South high speed railway project to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. 

Free air tickets, accommodation offered to summit covering reporters

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Vinpearl resort company have announced they will provide free air tickets and hotel accommodation for journalists, both Vietnamese and foreign, covering the ongoing DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam.

Vietnam’s senior military officers visit Singapore

 A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army is paying an official visit to Singapore from February 28 to March 2 at the invitation of Chief of the Defence Force of Singapore Melvyn Ong.

DPRK leader answers question from foreign journalist for first time

 The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un on February 28 directly answered a question from a foreign reporter, according to The Guardian.

Trump-Kim meetings wrap up earlier than expected, no agreement reached

 The schedule for the second day of meetings between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un in Hanoi on February 28 would wrap up earlier than expected.

Vietnam reconsiders luxury tax to lower car production costs

VietNamNet Bridge - If the luxury tax on domestically made car parts is removed, production costs could be considerably lower and the low-cost car dreams would be within reach.


Vietnam emerges as peace mediator amid Trump-Kim summit

 The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un took place in Hanoi. Let’s see why the US former foe gets such a reliable role in reconciliation.

Vietnam wants to contribute to peace on Korean Peninsula: Spokeswoman

 Vietnam wants to contribute to the process of peace, reconciliation and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula in a positive and responsible manner, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

Vietnam recommended to develop high-speed railway

 Experts from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have recommended Vietnam develop a high-speed railway network with the track gauge of 1,435mm.

Flights to Europe rescheduled due to Pakistan’s airspace shutdown

 Vietnam Airlines rescheduled four flights between Vietnam and Europe on February 27 evening to adjust their routes so as to avoid the airspace shut-down of Pakistan.

Forecast of 2nd DPRK - USA summit

 Forecast of 2nd DPRK - USA summit

Trump, Kim take stroll around Metropole hotel in Hanoi

US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong Un took a walk after their meeting at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel on Feb. 28.

Vietnam issues silver coins to celebrate DPRK-USA Summit

 The Vietnam Stamp Company on February 27 issued 300 commemorative silver coins to welcome the second DPRK-USA Summit.

US, DPRK leaders attend expanded meeting

US President Donald Trump and leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un on February 28 attended an expanded meeting with members of the two delegations in Hanoi following their 45-minute one-on-one meeting earlier the same day. 

International press wait for summit activities

 Thousands of local and foreign journalists wait at Metropole hotel in Hanoi to report on the second meeting between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un.

China supports DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam

 China has voiced its support for the second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi from February 27-28, the Global Times said.

Will Amazon find 100 suppliers in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - Amazon, the giant sales platform with 300 million buyer accounts worldwide, is seeking suppliers in Vietnam.


Cartilatist - a breakthrough product in Vietnam’s stem cell industry

Cartilatist, the first off-the-shelf medicine product made from stem cells in Vietnam, is the result of 10 years of research and development at the Stem Cell Institute at the HCM City University of Natural Sciences.

US, DPRK leaders begin second day of summit in Hanoi

 US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un convened their meeting at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel on February 28 morning.