The recent visit of a high-ranking delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) to Vietnam has made contributions to consolidating cooperation between the two countries’ defence ministries.

 Vietnam welcomes the US General Electric (GE) Group’s plan to expand its investment in energy, aviation, and medical equipment in Vietnam, which are sectors in need of foreign investment, President Tran Dai Quang said. 

 Kids Read, a project encouraging primary school students to read for pleasure in the classroom and at home, was launched on Friday in HCM City.

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha on Thursday instructed universities to develop their brand by improving training programmes that will attract students.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An action month on food safety will begin this Saturday in all provinces and cities across the country.

 Nearly 200 international delegates from 21 countries and territories are expected to participate in the 10th Asia Pacific Cooperation Minister’s Conference in Hanoi from April 18-21.

 The Temple of Literature is one of the most important historical sites in Hanoi but it is showing signs of severe deterioration.

 Schools and police alike in Hanoi have been unable to keep up the ban to prevent pupils from using motorbikes to go to schools.

 As many as 150 sets of remain believed to be Vietnamese soldiers that died in 1968 during the American War have been found at an airport in the southern province of Dong Nai.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A passenger bus was destroyed after it caught fire on Thursday afternoon when it was travelling across central Nghe An Province.

 During 2016, according to Global Property Guide research, house prices rose in 29 out of the 45 housing markets around the globe that publish housing statistics, using inflation-adjusted figures.

 The ninth meeting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will take place from April 17-22 in preparation for the NA’s 3rd session to be held in May.

 Over 22,500 Vietnamese workers sent aboard

 Farmers in the Mekong delta have stored  fresh water as preparation for the upcoming drought since now.

 The Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla soldiers (Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa) was held on April 12 in An Vinh commune, Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai.

 Three well-known street dance groups from Asian countries will stage three free performances for the Vietnamese audience on April 22 and 23 at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre, Hanoi.

 Vietnam’s securities market capitalization has reached nearly VND2.2 trillion ($101 billion), an increase of 18 per cent compared to the end of 2016 and equivalent to 51 per cent of GDP, according to a report from the Ministry of Finance.

M&A activity in Vietnam declined in 2016 in value and volume compared to 2015, with 39 deals worth $2.6 billion, according to the Volatility and Opportunity: Energy M&A in Asia-Pacific report released by Eversheds in collaboration with Mergermarket.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition featuring 150 photos taken by 30 photographers with disabilities opened yesterday at the Museum of Vietnamese Women.

 Customers who want to use Vietnamese domain names can register through registrars starting this Saturday instead of registering with the Viet Nam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) like before.