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“Living books” share life stories

This is the second year Vo Quynh Lan has participated in the “Book Reading Day”, under “the Human Library” project. With her knowledge and experience in woman empowerment, Lan shares her point of view on woman’s rights and gender equality.

FM spokesperson: Vietnam deeply concerned about DPRK’s missile launch

Vietnam is deeply concerned about the continuous launch of inter-continental ballistic missile by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on July 28, said Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. 

Vietnam, Sri Lanka to facilitate bilateral business activities

 Vietnam and Sri Lanka will provide favourable conditions for their enterprises to seek business and investment opportunities, senior diplomats have said.

Vietnam’s National Assembly supports stronger economic ties with US

The National Assembly always backs stronger economic and trade cooperation with the US and facilitates the adoption of legal regulations to create a transparent and favourable business environment for foreign businesses.

Vietnamese runner to compete with Bolt in world champs

Vietnamese Bui Ba Hanh will run with world’s fastest man Usain Bolt at the International Association of Athletics Federation World Championships, which will be kicked off in London on Friday.

PV Gas D sells nearly 25 percent of stake to Tokyo Gas Asia

 The PetroVietnam Low Pressure Gas Distribution JSC (PV Gas D) announced on August 1 that it will sell 24.9 percent of its stake to Tokyo Gas Asia, a subsidiary of Tokyo Gas. 

Tran Quoc Vuong takes on Party Secretariat permanent member assignment

 Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong has been assigned to embrace a mission as the permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee from August 1.

Vietnam, Laos strengthen coordination to promote renovation

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has suggested Vietnam and Laos intensify cooperation to clear up urgent issues in renovation in each country.

Ambassador highlights ASEAN’s achievements

Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to ASEAN Ambassador Nguyen Hoanh Nam highlighted the bloc’s achievements and Vietnam’s role in the process during an interview recently granted to VNA. 

Quang Ninh considers using artificial sand as building material

VietNamNet Bridge - The northern province has favorable natural conditions to develop the use of artificial sand as natural sand resources in the locality are becoming limited. 

One mobile phone giant slays the rest, almost

VietNamNet Bridge - Samsung is competing with Apple in the high-end market segment, holding the advantage over Oppo in the mid-end market segment, and crushing all efforts of the rest.

More imports from South Korea : experts

Imports from South Korea have been increasing rapidly since the Vietnam-South Korea FTA took effect in late 2015, as Vietnam’s largest trade deficit is now with South Korea, not China.

Vietnamese mathematics legend says Olympiad competitors

Le Ba Khanh Trinh, a legendary figure in Vietnam’s mathematics, and deputy head of the Vietnamese delegation at the 2017 IMO, commented that this year’s Olympiad team members did not shrink back from difficulties.

How should we preserve our urban heritage?

Nguyen Thi Hau, vice general secretary of the Viet Nam History Association, spoke with Viet Nam Government Portal about how the urbanisation process has affected urban architecture heritage sites.

Rights of VN workers abroad must be protected

Doan Mau Diep, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, speaks to Nhan Dan (The People) newspaper about his ministry’s resolve to protect the rights of Vietnamese guest workers abroad.

Exhibition – Meeting: Dreams of Science at L’Espace Hanoi

The world around us contains many extraordinary things. The “Ohé Science” collection not only gives us the multifaceted images of nature, but also answers to children’s questions about nature. 

French photographer Réhahn’s exhibition “Precious Heritage” in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Réhahn’s exhibition “Precious Heritage” will be held at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi from August 1 through October 1.

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry receives warning

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission has issued a warning against Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Ho Thi Kim Thoa for “serious violations” when she led the Dien Quang Lamp Company.

Vietnam rank 10th in Asian volleyball tournament

 Vietnam lost to Qatar 18-25, 22-25, 25-16, 15-25 to finish 10th in the 2017 Asian Men’s Senior Volleyball Championship at Surabaya, Indonesia, on July 31.

Police prosecute accomplice in Pham Cong Danh case

 The police are stepping up their investigation into the Pham Cong Danh case, announcing Tuesday that they were prosecuting a woman for her alleged involvement in the biggest economic case in Viet Nam’s history.