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Vietnam multiplies rare Muntjac in Truong Son Mountain Range

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will continue multiplication for a number of the Sao La, the world’s rarest wildlife were discovered at the Truong Son Mountain Range of Vietnam and Laos. 

Former BMW dealership boss in Vietnam prosecuted for smuggling

 The Supreme People's Procuracy has transferred to the HCMC People’s Court the case of Nguyen Dang Thao, former CEO of Euro Auto, who stands accused of smuggling 91 BMW cars, reported the local media.

Chinese contractor tight-lipped about Vietnam’s US$13 million recovery demand in steel project

A Chinese contractor involved in a suspended steel project of Thai Nguyen Steel and Iron Corporation has turned a deaf ear to the demand to pay back US$13 million in payments.

Start-up makes overseas students feel right at home

Touching down in Melbourne, Australia to begin a term of overseas study, Tran Thanh Van was nervous. Her fears evaporated when she was welcomed by a Vietnamese student from an airport pickup service

Chinese national arrested for transporting 400kg heroin

 Police in HCMC on the night of March 27 arrested a Chinese man for illegally transporting 400 kilograms of heroin in District 12.

Vietjet crew suspended for mishearing instructions

 A flight crew working for local budget airline Vietjet has been suspended after its captain misheard instructions from air traffic control, forcing a Vietnam Airlines plane to take evasive action to avoid an unsafe situation.

Vietnam beat China 1-0 to set up final with Thailand in int’l U19 tournament

 Vietnam have set up a title match with Thailand at the ongoing 2019 International U19 Football Tournament in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, following their narrow 1-0 win over China on March 27.

Vietnam wins Special Prize at music competition in Japan

 Vietnamese 15-year-old contestant Bui Thao Huong has won the special prize at the 21st Kyushu International Music Contest, in Kumamoto, Japan.

10th Annual H2H Charity Ride 2019 starts on March 30

 Month-long cycle trip from Hanoi to HCMC aims to raise funds to help disadvantaged children at five charities.

Restaurant jobs now an option for workers with disabilities

 VietNamNet Bridge – At Noir, guests dine in the dark, while at Blanc, they use sign language printed on their menus to place their orders with servers.

ComfortDelGro sees plunge in revenue in Vietnam

 After suspending the operations of its joint venture in Vietnam, ComfortDelGro, one of the leading transport companies in Singapore, reported a decrease of 50 per cent in its revenue and assets from Vietnam.

Robins falls in face of e-commerce competition in Vietnam

 Thailand-based Central Group’s Robins has just announced temporarily stopping online operations in Vietnam maybe due to the fierce competition in the sector.

Siemens installs intelligent road solutions for Hanoi

In cooperation with the Hanoi authorities, Siemens has just equipped the Pham Hung – Me Tri intersection with its state-of-the-art traffic control technology.

Impressive designs on show at Vietnam Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2019

The Vietnam Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2019, which was recently held at Hanoi Bach Thao (Botanical) Park, featured an array of modern, dynamic, and charming designs.

Good governance recommended to promote new global conservation standard

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since the establishment of Cuc Phuong National Park in 1962, Vietnam’s Government has devoted huge efforts to developing a system of protected and conserved areas, 

Woman risks it all to invest in creating handmade recycled books

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2017, Le Thi Khoi took a bold step and quit her stable job as a sales manager in Hanoi to start her own business.

FVH day excursion to Ha Thai lacquer village

 VietNamNet Bridge – An excursion to Ha Thai lacquer village in Hanoi’s suburban district of Thuong Tin will be held this Sunday by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage.  

Going green is the key to success for tourism industry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Boosting tourism should go along with protecting the environment, Le Quang Tung, deputy minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism, said at the Green Tourism Forum.

Dong Nai needs VND50 billion for mine clearance

Dong Nai Province is looking for the Prime Minister’s approval to be named the main investor for Phase 1 of a bomb and mine clearance project needed before the construction of Long Thanh International Airport can commence.

Liem falters whilst Khoi draws at Sharjah Masters

 The sixth match of the 2019 Sharjah Masters international chess tournament which is underway in the UAE saw Vietnamese grandmaster Quang Liem’s undefeated streak end as he lost to Yakubboev Nodirbek of Uzbekistan on March 28.