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Post-war bomb found near Long Bien Bridge

 The Capital City High Command on Sunday concluded that an object found near Long Bien Bridge’s abutment P13 was a bomb left over after the war.

Air-service providers thrive as travel demand soars

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese aviation market grew rapidly with 30.3 million passengers served in the first half of the year, an increase of 19.5 percent over the same period last year.

Foreign investors interested in waste treatment in HCM City

Several Finnish businesses have expressed their desire to work with Vietnam Waste Solutions Co., Ltd. in converting waste into renewable energy during their recent trip to VWS’s HCM City-based Da Phuoc waste treatment complex. 

Vietnam vows constant technology innovation

Vietnamese agencies, businesses and organisations are constantly innovating and experimenting with the latest technologies, making every effort to keep themselves up-to-date.

FDI reaches $33 billion at November’s end

 Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 33.09 billion USD in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 82.8 percent.

Polish President meets former Vietnamese students in Poland

During his ongoing State visit to Vietnam, Polish President Andrzej Duda and his spouse Agata Kornhauser-Duda held a meeting in Hanoi on November 27 with former Vietnamese students in Poland.

Vietnamese to box at Youth Olympics 2018

 World youth boxing championships silver holder Do Hong Ngoc of Vietnam has bagged a slot to participate at the Youth Olympics next year.

Vietnam, Algeria boost ties in industry, urban planning

 Vietnamese Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha had working sessions with Algeria’s minister of industry and mines and minister of housing, urban planning and the city in Algiers on November 27, aiming to enhance bilateral ties.

APEC 2017 creates new momentum for Vietnam’s deeper global integration

The successful organisation of APEC Forum 2017 creates a new milestone in the process of international integration of Vietnam and demonstrates the country’s strategic vision toward the region.

HCM City int’l conference highlights cooperation on East Sea

 The ninth East Sea International Conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27, focusing on the theme “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”.

Vietnam attends La Francophonie ministerial meeting in Paris

A Vietnamese delegation led by Assistant to the Foreign Minister Nguyen Ngoc Son took part in the 34th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Paris on November 25 and 26.

Lao top legislator lauds Vietnamese-Lao judicial cooperation

 Good outcomes of joint projects between the Vietnamese and Lao justice ministries have contributed to strengthening solidarity between the two parties, governments and peoples, said Chairwoman of the Lao National Assembly Pany Yathotou.

VN stocks lifted further by large-caps

 Shares extended gains on both local markets on November 27 as investments continued to pour into large-cap stocks despite warnings of a short-term correction from analysts and brokerage firms.

Ha Tinh: man imprisoned for anti-State propaganda

 The People’s Court of Ha Tinh province on November 27 sentenced Nguyen Van Hoa, born in 1995, a resident of in Ky Khang commune, Ky Anh district, to seven years’ imprisonment for conducting propaganda against the State.

HCM City seeks extra $800 million for metro line 2

Ho Chi Minh City has asked the Government for an additional $800 million  for the metro No 2 line from Ben Thanh to Tham Luong to accommodate design changes and permission to delay completion until 2024.

VN President, Deputy PM welcome Slovak Deputy PM

 President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception for visiting Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini on Monday.

Vietnam encourages Singaporean investments: NA Chairwoman

The National Assembly of Vietnam will issue more incentive policies and work alongside the Vietnamese Government to facilitate the operation of foreign investors, including those from Singapore, in the country, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 


Scientists to set up sanctuary in Dong Chau – Khe Nuoc Trong forest

Khe Nuoc Trong, which covers about 20,000 ha of lowland forest, is part of a large stretch of forest (82,700 ha) in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces. The lowland broadleaf forest is the habitat of many rare endemic species.

Vietnam posting among world's most attractive office yields

 Highest office yields globally recorded in Hanoi and HCMC, according to latest Savills report.

70% of logistics service fees could fall into foreigners’ hands

VietNamNet Bridge - As many as 3,000 Vietnamese logistics firms have to compete fiercely with 29 multinational companies to have the right to carry Vietnamese exports to the world market.