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Collection at Dau Giay toll station accurate

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam (DRVN) has announced a toll station that was robbed three weeks ago had the appropriate amount of cash on-site.

Thousands of Nghe An garment workers protest allowance cuts

Thousands of employees of a garment company in central Nghe An Province on Tuesday afternoon went on strike after discovering the company had cut their housing, petrol and hazardous working condition allowances.

North Korean delegation visit Vinfast factory

A delegation of the Workers’ Party of Korea, led by Vice Chairman Ri Su-yong visited Vingroup’s Vinfast factory in Hai Phong city on Feb. 27.

Vietnam makes int’l headlines as host for second DPRK-USA Summit

 Vietnam, the host of the second summit between US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, has grabbed international headlines for its socio-economic development as well as meticulous preparation for the summit.

Vietnam wants to contribute to world peace, stability: Diplomat

 By hosting the second DPRK-USA Summit, Vietnam has showed its foreign policy, resolve and desire to contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world at large, said a senior diplomat.

Foreign reporters enjoy priority on entry-exit procedures

Priority is set to be given to foreign reporters when they conduct the necessary entry-exit procedures at Noi Bai International Airport after the conclusion of the DPRK-USA Summit. 

Hanoi University in top 400 strongest universities

 Hanoi University of Science and Technolgy has been selected in top 500 world strongest universities ranking by subjects 2019 by the education network Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

HCM City asks to make detailed plan of Bach Dang Park

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a detailed construction plan at a scale of 1:500 for Bach Dang Park in District 1.

Online courses offer parenting assistance

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese parents, especially those in large cities, are willing to pay for courses on parenting skills, with the support of modern technology.

Japan media highlights Vietnam’s peacemaker role

 Vietnam is relishing its role as a promoter of peace as it is the host of the 2nd DPRK-USA Summit, which is considered one of the most important events in the world in 2019, said Japan Times. 

Vietnamese action movie draws international audience

 The action movie “Hai Phuong” (Furie) starring Ngo Thanh Van has won acclaim from audiences and international movie experts. 

Vietjet Air buys 100, Bamboo Airways buys 10 planes from Boeing

 VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet Air) and the US’s Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) have inked a contract worth 12.7 billion USD for 100 new 737 MAX planes according to list prices.

Vietnam, US sign cooperation agreements worth $21 billion

 Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President Donald Trump witnessed the signing of four cooperation agreements between Vietnam and the US with a total value of about 21 billion USD, in Hanoi on February 27.

Cai Lay BOT Toll Station to re-open in March

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cai Lay toll station in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is scheduled to reopen in March after a year’s closure due to drivers’ protests.

Security tight around Sofitel Metropole ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Security has been strengthened in the vicinity around the Sofitel Legend Metropole where DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump are set to meet. 

Gifts of Chu Dau pottery products and egg coffee given to international media

Hanoi authorities have presented a range of Chu Dau pottery products as special gifts and ordered large batches of Giang egg coffee to give to international reporters who are in the capital for the upcoming second DPRK-USA Summit.

Environment Ministry works on pollution caused by Quang Ngai solid waste treatment plant

 VietNamNet Bridge – MD Solid Waste Treatment Plant in central Quang Ngai Province has failed to meet emission standards, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has said.

More deep water data needed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deep underwater surveys will help develop Vietnam’s fishing industry.

Vietnamese photographers win Sony World Photography Awards

Three Vietnamese photographers Khanh Phan, Trung Pham Huy, and Pham Hung, have been named among the winners in the National Awards category of the Sony World Photography Awards 2019.

Study finds corporate governance is crucial for SOE equitisation

 A recent study by RMIT University Vietnam and VinaCapital concluded that corporate governance is key to the next wave of SOE equitisation.