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Hanoi’s sidewalks are clean, next the skies

Oversized billboards featuring popular brands have been common in Ha Noi for a long time now. However, removing these illegal billboards is trickier than erecting them, needing committed enforcement

VN museums are for history, not matrimony

 VietNamNet Bridge – With the role of keeping and displaying antiques or historic documents and items, museums’ locations are always in the main and beautiful streets in city.

‘Made in China 2025’ strategy puts pressure on Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - China's 10-year development strategy could be a good policy for its industry, but it has raised concerns in other countries, including Vietnam.

VNPT to offload stake in two subsidiaries

  The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will put up for sale their stake in two subsidiaries in May.

Apple takes actions on unauthorised VN shops

 Apple Inc’s legal representative in Viet Nam, VOTRA Co Ltd, recently sent documents to Vietnamese phone stores on their illegal use of the brand’s trademark on shop banners and advertisements without Apple’s permission.

Italian pianist to give "soulful" showing in Saigon

 The General Consulate of Italy in HCM City and Soul Live Project will present a performance of young Italian pianist and composer Alessandro Martire at Soul Convention Complex on April 20.

Swedish playwright August Strindberg's play on Saigon stage

 The Saigon Players, an English-language theatre group, will stage the play Miss Julie by Swedish playwright August Strindberg on April 21-22.

Belgian Beer Festival to open next week

 Beluxcham Vietnam will hold its fourth Belgian Beer Festival in HCM City on April 21 and 22.

Public order disruption case in Ha Tinh prosecuted

 The Investigation Policy Agency of central Ha Tinh province on April 12 decided to prosecute a criminal case of “public order disruption” and “unlawful seizure” that took place on April 3 in Loc Ha district’s Thach Bang commune.

Vietnam, Czech Republic eye enhanced cooperation

 Chairwoman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Bohuslav Sobotka agreed that the two countries should enhance cooperation during their meeting in Prague on April 12.

HCM City Open to tee off next week

 Around 280 golfers will participate in the annual HCM City Golf Open, to be held on April 19 and 20 at the Vietnam Golf & Country Club.

For a healthy living environment

 Some bad elements have taken advantage of the marine environment disaster in the central region last year to instigate some local Catholics to cause social disorder.

VN banks aim for high profit in 2017

 Starting the annual general meeting (AGM) season, several banks have revealed ambitious plans for 2017.

Lam Dong tea culture to be promoted in Da Lat Flower Festival 2017

 The Lam Dong tea culture will be featured at the Da Lat Flower Festival 2017, which will be held from December 23 – 27 in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Official clarifies legal protection for murder suspect in Malaysia

Vietnam has asked for Malaysia’s cautious, fair and indiscriminate approach to taking legal proceedings against Doan Thi Huong - a suspect in the death of Democratic People’s Republic of Korean citizen Kim Chol.

Vietnamese fishing boat seized in Australia

Australia's Maritime Border Command on April 12 said they and the Australian Fisheries Management Authorities have captured a Vietnamese fishing boat with 15 fishermen for allegedly illegal fishing.

Doan Thi Huong's father visits daughter before trial

 Doan Van Thanh, father of Doan Thi Huong, Vietnamese suspect in the murder of Democratic People’s Republic of Korean citizen Kim Chol, arrived in Malaysia to see his daughter on April 12, one day before her trial.

Date for SEA Games 2017 closing ceremony changed

 The closing ceremony of the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2017) will be held on August 30, one day earlier than planned.

Czech Republic a prioritised partner of Vietnam

 Vietnam attaches great importance to developing relations with traditional friends in Central Eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic a prioritised partner.

Creating manga from the heart

Popular Vietnamese comic artist, Can Tieu Hy, took silver prize at the 10th Japan International Manga Awards. Chosen out of 296 entries from 55 countries and territories, Hy won for her work Dia Nguc Mon