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“Memories 2″ exhibition artists in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Memories 2,″ exhibition by 12 Croatian artists will be held at Huong Ngo Art Space, 3rd floor Nola café, 89 Ma May Street, Hanoi from November 15 through 30.

President Donald Trump’s $12bil. visit to Vietnam

President Tran Dai Quang and President Donald Trump witnessed the signing of co-operation agreements worth a total of US$12 billion, mostly in aviation, petroleum and seaports between VN and the US after their talks in Hanoi on Sunday. 

Stop misuse of antibiotics - Combat resistance

 VietNamNet Bridge - The third World Antibiotic Awareness Week during 13 -19 November calls for stronger action from all sectors to stop the misuse and overuse of antibiotics to combat resistance. 

Domestic supermarkets gradually losing competitive ability

Vietnam is estimated to be one of the most attracting retail markets in the world, however modern distribution channels have gradually fallen into foreign firms who have held up to 53 percent revenue.

150,000 children still at risk of malnutrition over a week after typhoon Damrey

An estimated 150,000 children under 5 years old are at risk of malnutrition and over 80,000 pregnant and nursing women in need special care. Children in poor remote areas are still underserved by relief efforts, according to UNICEF.

Hanoi gets cool during weekend

 Temperatures in Hanoi will drop this weekend due to a new strong cold air pressure coming from the north.

Master Minh wins first match at world junior tournament

Tran Tuan Minh of Viet Nam shared top place with other athletes following the first round of the World Junior and Girls U20 Chess Championship in Tarvisio, Italy, on Monday.

Vietnam ups 14 places in WB’s Doing Business report

 Vietnam ups 14 places in WB’s Doing Business report

Vietnam leader calls for stronger ties at Mekong-Japan, ASEAN-UN summits

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc led a Vietnamese delegation to the 9th Mekong-Japan Summit and the 9th ASEAN-UN Summit that took place in Manila, the Philippines, on November 13.

ASEAN, China agree to protect marine environment in East Sea

ASEAN and China agreed on a 10-year plan through 2027 to protect the coasts and marine resources in the East Sea while trying to settle territorial disputes in the waters, said a document issued on November 13 by involved parties' leaders.

Vietnam tightens defence ties with India

 Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army Luong Cuong is on an official visit to India with the aim of enhancing defence ties between the two countries.

Quynh Nhu competes at Miss Model of the Word 2017

 Winner of the Vietnam Fitness Model 2017, Do Trinh Quynh Nhu represents Vietnam to compete at Miss Model of the Word 2017 in Hong Kong (China).

Vietnamese actor shines at PIFFA Supreme Awards

 Actor Truong The Vinh received the "Most Promising Award” of the 1st PIFFA Supreme Awards which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 4-6.

Vietnam strives to brand rare and precious produce

VietNamNet Bridge - Among Vietnam’s rare and precious herbs, Ngoc Linh ginseng and agarwood are in the top positions in terms of preciousness and selling prices. 

First export processing zone spotlight in HCM City

 HCMC is the first locality in Vietnam applying one door mechanism which has reduced time to do administrative procedures of projects in EPZs and IPs, accounting account for one third of that outside the zones and parks.

Aviation watchdog asks strict discipline for staff who teared passenger’s ticket

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has demanded low-cost carrier Vietjet to have strict discipline on a staff who had been filmed tearing a late passenger’s ticket on November 5.

Mekong Delta’s woman named in BBC’s 100 Most Inspirational Women list 2017

 Tran Thi Kim Thia, a 59-year-old woman from the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has been named in the BBC's 100 Women list.

Bizarre banana tree with 200 bunches grown in Binh Dinh

 Hundreds of locals in the central province of Binh Dinh’s Hoai An District gathered in Mr. Le Van Ba’s house in An Thanh Commune to see a large and bizarre banana tree.

North South Railway reconnected after ten day interruption

 The North South Railway in Ca Mountain Pass has resumed operation after ten days of interruption because of landslide in the aftermath of Typhoon Damrey, announced Vietnam Railways.

Ceremonial costume and gift for APEC leaders: The essence of VN traditional crafts

 The making of the ceremonial costume and the special gift for leaders at the APEC Vietnam 2017 shows the quintessence of traditional crafts from the host country.