Firms are complaining that the Vietnam Northern Food Corporation and Southern Food Corporation are monopolising markets as they are banned from signing contracts prior to the giant businesses getting first option.

Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam came from behind to beat number two seed, Jankovits Yannick of France, with a score of 2-1 in the Thailand F3 Futures final on June 24, thereby claiming the men’s singles title in a convincing manner.

 Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov said he is optimistic about the future of Vietnam-Russia cooperation as both countries share long-lasting relationship and many issues of common concerns. 

 Many Vietnamese people have paid billions of VND to build and buy traditional houses.

 With its great economic and geographic potential, Hanoi has increasingly become more critical to the investment strategy of foreign investors, many of whom are planning large-scale operations in the city.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vinafood 1 and Vinafood 2 want to be exclusive bidders for government-to-government (G2G) rice export contracts, but analysts warn of the dangers of a monopoly. 

 Since the beginning of this year the shares of many banks have appreciated significantly, with the increases ranging from 8 per cent to even 80 per cent.

 Although Viet Nam is the world’s third largest exporter of natural rubber, businesses still have to import rubber raw material to meet the demand for production and processing.

 Enterprise drives the development of Ha Noi and the city has committed to leading the country in improving the investment and business environment and supporting enterprises, said municipal leaders at a conference in Ha Noi on Sunday.

 The Vinh Long International Table Tennis Tournament is scheduled to begin on July 7-9 at Vinh Long Sports Centre.

 Vietnamese Truong Thi Kim Tuyen won a silver medal at the 2017 WTF World Taekwondo Championships in the Republic of Korea on June 25, a milestone for Vietnamese taekwondo.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Nam’s Culture, Sports and Tourism department has introduced eight new tourism sites in the province this year.

 The Organisation of Vietnam Records (VietKings) has announced dried shrimp made in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau among 10 famous Vietnamese specialities in 2017.

The official visit to Belarus and Russia by President Tran Dai Quang aims to implement Vietnam’s external policy of diversification, multilateralisation, reinforcement and enhancement of relations with friends and create new momentum for cooperation.

Nearly 400 Japanese candidates at different ages attended the first national level Vietnamese language skill test held in Tokyo, Japan on June 25. 

 One month after opening, Hanoi Book Street has become a popular destination with not only book lovers but also locals and visitors to the capital. The street has turned to a tourist attraction with a modern, youthful and civilised atmosphere.

Young female director Luk Van’s latest TV show, Khi Ta 16 (When We’re 16), will broadcast on HCM Television this week after more than a year of shooting.

The HCM City People’s Committee will issue temporary construction permits to allow owners to renovate old houses or build new houses in areas where construction projects have been suspended.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-American singer Thanh Lan will stage a special show in HCM City for fans after 24 years of living away from her native land.

Family Day or Vietnamese Family Day June 28th, is an important cultural event to celebrate the traditional cultural values of the family - the cell of society. Some photos of the daily life of Vietnamese families by the members of the CFA club.