The Hanoi People’s Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Formula one racing circuit at Nam Tu Liem district on March 20.

Vietnam and the Philippines taken steps together in settling maritime issues in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), amid escalating tensions in the region which China claims the majority.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has 19 organ transplant centres, and the biggest problem they face was a shortage of organs to conduct transplants, 

 Around 48% of Vietnamese consumers are shifting to buy premium products at local online shops, compared with 69% still going to local physical stores, a latest report by global measurement company Nielsen revealed.

 Given the current outbreak of African swine fever, a viral disease affecting only pigs, traceability should be further developed to increase quality and address issues of food safety, EuroCham said in its Whitebook 2019.

 Hanoi-based digital insurer OPECS Insurance JSC on Monday, March 18, officially launched its digital insurance products, including the new flight delay coverage.

 When Dr. Nguyen Hoa Anh returned home after 15 years of studying and teaching in Japan, he did not imagine that he would encroach on molecular biology one day, with practical products containing billions of "made in Vietnam" spore probiotics.

 Passengers can enjoy free rides on Hanoi’s first metro line for 15 days after it officially comes into service, which, after numerous delays, is scheduled for late April.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The executive board for Binh Duong Smart City has agreed to begin implementation of the smart city project this year,

 Hanoi authorities have considered the pilot ban of motorbikes on six streets at certain hours.

 Germany-based Thyssenkrupp System Engineering has won a contract from Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast to build an engine assembly line for two new vehicle models.

 The final Vietnam squad for the upcoming AFC U23 Championship 2020 qualifiers has been announced by the official website of the Asian Federation Confederation. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam has announced its decision to set up an inspection team to supervise fee collection at the Ninh Loc toll gate in southern Khanh Hoa Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young readers will have more opportunities to learn about Vietnamese history after the release this week of new books by poet and reporter Le Minh Quoc.

VietNamNet Bridge - To be able to take full advantage of the opportunities in the digital economy, Vietnam needs a reasonable long-term development strategy for the electronics & IC industry.

 The Department of Customs in Hanoi have seized more than 1,000 illegally imported cigars at Noi Bai International Airport.

 The people in Hai Duong Province's Cam Giang District are expressing concerns over pollution problems after local authorities approved a waste-to-electricity project in the area.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) on Tuesday received 200 explosive detectors donated by the government of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

 Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung called on German investors to join the capital city’s projects on drainage, wastewater treatment and improvement of the local environment at a forum on March 19.

 A diplomatic delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son visited Chile from March 17-19 and conducted the sixth political consultation between the two foreign ministries.