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One more Japanese retail brand comes to Vietnam

Miniso, a Japanese lifestyle and fast fashion brand that sells merchandise such as homeware, bags and electronics at low prices, will be in Vietnam through a franchise deal inked with Vietnamese group Le Bao Minh.

Vietnam joins international architecture exhibition in Sydney

This year, the "Green Ladder" project by Vo Trong Nghia Company is Vietnam’s representative at Australian’s annual SCAF international architectural exhibition. This is also the first architecture firm from Asia attending the event.

Big waves in the East Sea

After the division in 2012, ASEAN members have allied for common goals. Now the bloc is again challenged by the East Sea dispute. VietNamNet would like to present an article by Dimas Muhamad, from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM okays investment for three sports education facilities

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved investment for construction of three facilities serving physical training and sports education at three institutions.

Vietnam, Switzerland mark diplomatic ties

 The Swiss Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on July 7 to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Switzerland (October 11, 1971).

Vietnam, Thailand cement economic links for trade goal of $20 bln

 Vietnam and Thailand agreed to enhance their economic connectivity through the action plan on bilateral trade and investment cooperation, to augment their trade to 20 billion USD by 2020.

Vietnam investigates imported colour-coated steel sheets

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a decision on Wednesday to launch a probe that would determine whether imports of colour-coated steel sheets had become excessive and caused harms to local production.

Da Nang, Seoul plan public works information system

 The central city, in co-operation with Seoul city of Korea, will commence work on an information system on public works construction, Allimi, in Da Nang from 2016 to 2019.

Wrestlers competing in Asian champs in Taipei

 Vietnam is taking part in the Cadet Asian Championship Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Female Wrestling in Chinese Taipei.

Mass HCM City relocations due to land erosion

HCM City will relocate 1,210 households in areas prone to land erosion by rivers and canals under a larger resettlement plan that will be carried out until 2020.

Vietnamese traditional music and culture show

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chuyen Nhac Pho Co will celebrate its special show at the Old Quarter Culture Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, from July 8 to 18.

Trang enters second round of YONEX US Badminton Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese female badminton player Vu Thi Trang entered the second round of the YONEX US Open on Wednesday.

VN fashion pros explore int’l relationships at industry event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local fashion professionals have turned their focus to design, entrepreneurship and manufacturing, understanding the importance of the outsourcing economy in the global fashion industry, 

Janine Chang arrives in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Janine Chang on the morning of July 7 looked refreshingly elegant in casual dress as she arrived at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

MOF asked to take measures to protect Vietnam’s rice & sugar

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will make put into force commitments in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) signed by 10 ASEAN countries to protect two ‘particularly sensitive’ products – sugar and rice.

IAEA helps Da Nang Airport ensure nuclear security

 A group of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has visited central Da Nang city where they plan to install an automatic system for radiation detection at Da Nang International Airport.

VNPT, Microsoft collaborate in IT projects

The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and US-based Microsoft on July 7 inked a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation in cloud computing, cyber security and smart city.

Vietnamese children bag medals at Asian Games

Vietnamese boys and girls have pocketed three gold and one bronze medals at the 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games, which is taking place in Sakha Republic (Russia) from July 4.

Food safety concerns not behind suspension of Coca-Cola products

The suspended sale of 13 Coca-Cola nutritional supplement drinks has nothing to do with food safety concerns but was prompted by the lack of a required safety certificate, according to head of the Vietnam Food Administration Nguyen Thanh Phong.

North – South highways project can’t be delayed: Deputy PM

The construction of north – south highways is necessary and cannot be delayed, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said at a meeting on the issue in Hanoi on July 7.