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Hanoi tightens control over labour safety at construction sites

 Hanoi’s authorities will tighten control of construction activities in the city in a bid to reduce the number of work-related accidents.

Korean football body to air matches to pamper Vietnamese fans

 The Korea Football Association (KFA) has said it will offer online streaming services for more matches participated by Incheon United FC within the current K-League 1 season to meet high demand from Vietnamese fans.

DPRK media acknowledges 'no deal' at Hanoi summit for first time

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s state media on March 8 acknowledged for the first time the fruitless summit between its leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump last week.

Vietnam sees investment wave from Japan during CPTPP period

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese investors are expected to become a leader in FDI inflow into Vietnam once the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) takes effect.


Vietnamese garment firms struggle to conquer domestic market

 Domestic garment market has a great potential as world famous fashion brands have been increasing their presence in Vietnam’s market. 

English teacher makes dream come true

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teacher Tran Thi Thuy, 32, from Duc Hop High School in the northern province of Hung Yen remembered how her dream started, when she got hold of a bilingual magazine in 1999.

The treasure of the Nung An people

The ethnic Nung An people, also called the Nung people, who reside mostly in Quang Hoa Village, in the Central Highland’s Province of Dak Lak, have worked to preserve their traditions after moving to their new land to build new lives.

Altered appearance for healthy & beauty retail

 VietNamNet Bridge – Health and beauty retail has been undergoing a number of changes in recent times and will continue to do so.

Professor Jan Gehl’s book to be introduced in Hanoi and HCMC

 The launching event of “Cities for People,” a book written by Professor Jan Gehl, will take place at AGOhub in Hanoi on March 20 and at Thu Bay Café in HCMC on March 22.

Teacher leads two national math Olympiad teams

Vo Quoc Ba Can, who was once the coach of Vietnam’s and Arab Saudi’s national math Olympiad competition teams, wants to teach a new generation of students who will help put Vietnam on the world’s mathematics map.

Turning waste paper and cans into lifelines

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Thi Thao’s life changed when she received a health insurance card from the Nghi Thach Commune Women’s Union.

Vietnam sees sharp rise in USD millionaires

 Vietnam had 12,327 people with USD3 million to below USD30 million in net assets by the end of 2018, up 23% over the past five years and the figure is projected to reach 15,776 people by 2023.

Border soldiers help poor children access education

 VietNamNet Bridge – Born in one of the poorest areas in northern mountainous Ha Giang Province, Vang Xuan Binh had always dreamed of going to school to learn how to read and write.

Vietnamese scientist promotes use of renewable energy storage

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Duy Tam hopes the State will pave the way for the development of projects in the fields of transformation and renewable energy storage.


Che worship of the Ede

 The Ede ethnic group in the Central Highlands consider the Che, a big jar, a symbol of family wealth and prosperity. A Che full of alcohol is an indispensable item at all worship ceremonies.

Japanese firms urge business reform

 While many Japanese investors are seeking better conditions in Vietnam to prepare for a possible exit from China and Thailand, Vietnam is in critical need of amending relevant laws and removing obstacles facing them.

FDI to raise up supporting industries

 Foreign electronic parts manufacturers, particularly those supplying products to Apple, are coming to set up production in Vietnam, providing a golden chance for the supporting industries to grow and develop. 

Kingdom of roses offers wonderful getaway

 VietNamNet Bridge – Paragon Hill in the outskirts of Hanoi is a kingdom of roses, with some 600,000 rose trees growing in its terrace fields.

Quang Ninh to open flower festival

 The 2019 cherry blossom – Yen Tu yellow ochna flower festival will open at the Yen Tu Truc Lam culture centre in Quang Ninh Province’s Uong Bí City on Saturday.

Artist’s video installation exhibition opens

 Female artist Xuan Ha of Da Nang will introduce her site-specific installation in HCM City on Sunday night.