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Music from shy and sophisticated souls at HRC

 VietNamNet Bridge – The shy and sophisticated electro-acoustic composer Luong Hue Trinh will present her ethereal and vibrant music during a concert on Saturday, February 23, at Hanoi Rock City.  

VN businesses struggle to find new labourers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam may have a large pool of manual workers, but not enough it seems to cope with growing demand.

New publications on seas and islands released

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Culture and Arts Publishing House has released a series of five new books featuring seas and islands of Vietnam.  

HCM City’s An Suong tunnel project suspended

 A project to build a second branch of a double tunnel at An Suong intersection in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 12 has been suspended because affected households have refused to move and accept the compensation amount.

Long Tong festival- cultural beauty of ethnic people in Ha Giang

 The Long Tong (going to the field) Festival kicked off in Lang Nung hamlet, Dao Duc commune, Vi Xuyen district, the northern province of Ha Giang on February 19, praying for a new harvest season, good weather and bumper crops.

Illegal headlamps cause traffic safety concerns

 VietNamNet Bridge – Substandard motorbike and car headlamps pose a danger to other drivers, but traffic police are unable to deal with the growing problem because there are no regulations on sanctions for people ...

Hanoi values World Bank’s support in transport development

 Hanoi appreciates the World Bank (WB)’s assistance and collaboration in improving local people’s living standards and developing urban infrastructure, particularly in transport, stated the city’s leader.

Vietnam, China bolster defence cooperation

 A high-ranking military delegation of Vietnam led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh is paying a working visit to China from February 19 to 22. 

A God Disguised music night at HCM Opera House

 The A God Disguised music night will be held at 8pm on March 2 at the HCM City Opera House at 7 Lam Son Square in District 1.

Two Vietnamese girls die in Malaysia fire

Two Vietnamese girls were among the six victims who died in a fire on Wednesday morning at an entertainment centre in Ipoh, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak, The Star reported.

Oxford PhD scores success thanks to challenges from her teacher

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Tue Anh, PhD, researcher at Oxford University, is not only famous for her research in public services and infrastructure, but also for activities to help young people.


Vietnam needs to prepare for new period with a stronger China: economists

VietNamNet Bridge - Economists at a forum on Vietnam’s economic integration in December last year all agreed that Vietnam needs to prepare for the rising economic and political influence of China.


Exacting & capricious generation

 Opinions sought by VET confirm that retailers need to give a great deal of thought into how to best approach Millennials.

Developing smart cities in Vietnam

 During the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), building smart cities is a trend deployed by cities around the world to solve urban problems.

80% of HCMC residents and organisations satisfied with public services

 As many as 80% of residents and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City have shown their satisfaction with public services, announced the city’s Department of Home Affairs at an online conference held on February 19.

Coach Park plans selection for Vietnam U23 team

 Returning to Vietnam after his short holiday in the Republic of Korea, national team and U23 team head coach Park Hang-seo immediately took the first steps to prepare for Vietnam’s important football events in 2019.

New Music show series to be held in Hanoi

 Seven events featuring concerts, workshops and festivals on New Music will take place in Hanoi from February 21 to April 27, with the participation of Vietnamese and international composers and musicians.

E-visa list amended

New e-visa list adds 35 countries and territories while removing others.

Annual festival opens in Danang to delight of fishermen

 The Cau Ngu Festival, a festival where fisherman come to pray for a good harvest of fish, opened in Thanh Khe district, Danang city on February 20, the 16th day of the first lunar month.

Ngoc Han presents new Ao Dai collection in New York

Ngoc Han, Miss Vietnam 2010, recently introduced her new Ao Dai collection to the overseas Vietnamese community during an event held in New York, the United States.