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Brands from past make comeback

 Many well-known consumer brands of the past are making a comeback in Viet Nam, indicating a new-found confidence on the part of local companies to take on multinational rivals.

A touch of Belgium

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eleven members of the Brussels-based Majoretteketet will perform at the event A Touch of Belgium at Ly Thai To Statue Garden on May 12.

After deadly fire, Carina Plaza residents await day they can return to their homes

“When will we be able to return to our apartment?” That’s the question many of the residents of Carina Plaza apartment complex in HCM City’s District 8 are asking again and again, following the devastating fire on March 23.

Vietnam exporters must self-verify origin from 2019

 Viet Nam’s exporters must self-verify the origin of their products that they export to the European Union (EU) from 2019 to be qualified for Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).

Performing arts festival kicks off in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two teams perform on stage. The referee gives a theme and the performers make up a story. This is one among many activities to be held at the PAS – Ha Noi Performing Arts Festival

U23 team coach awarded house in Da Nang

Coach of Viet Nam U23 football team, Park Hang-seo was awarded a township house in the central city, worth VND2 billion (US$88,000), from a donor in Da Nang on Sunday.

More than 1,600 triathletes to race in Da Nang Ironman

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 1,600 people from 56 countries and territories will do battle in a bid to be Ironman.

Return to the Countryside Cycling Tournament to open

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Return to the Countryside Cycling Tournament, Gao Hat Ngoc Troi Cup, is scheduled to begin on May 10.

Activities highlight culture of Central Highlands’ ethnic groups

Rituals and cultural practices of ethnic groups in the Central Highlands provinces will be depicted during activities held at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Son Tay Town, Hanoi.

Vietnam win golds at Thai competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam won three gold medals at the four-day Thailand Open Track and Field Championship, which closed yesterday in Bangkok.

Foreign shipping agents raise freight fees

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign shipping lines have been raising freight charges, putting a heavy burden on goods owners.

Chun Hsin Tseng wins Vietnam F1 Futures

Chun Hsin Tseng of Chinese Taipei won the men’s singles category of the Vietnam F1 Futures tennis tournament in Hue yesterday.

Vietnam wins bid to supply rice to Philippines

 Vietnam has won a bid to supply 130,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines after the National Food Authority (NFA)’s auction on importing 250,000 tonnes.

Paragliding festival to take place in Yen Bai

 A paragliding festival is scheduled to take place from  May 18-20 on Khau Pha mountain pass in Mu Cang Chai district of the northwestern province of Yen Bai.

Experts: Vietnam needs better logistics

Vietnam needs to simplify its visa applications and procedures for foreign companies to enter the country so the logistics industry can attract more foreign business partners, representatives of logistics companies have said.

Mexican President vows to tighten ties with Vietnam

 Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has committed to continue intensifying multi-faceted cooperation with Vietnam, especially after the two countries sign and ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Vietnam Days held in Myanmar for first time

 A programme entitled “Vietnam Days in Myanmar” kicked off on May 7, featuring a wide range of cultural activities and art performances, photo and handicraft exhibitions, fashion shows, and workshops connecting enterprises from the two countries. 

Vietnam ranks 5th in international students in Australia in February

Vietnam ranked fifth among countries and territories sending their students to Australia in February 2018, according to a recent report from Australia's Ministry of Education and Training.

Appeal trial on PVC case: Trinh Xuan Thanh withdraws appeal

The Supreme People’s Court on May 7 began the appeal trial of the case on “asset embezzlement” and “deliberately violating State regulations on economic management, causing severe consequences” at PetroVietnam Construction JSC.

Major issues to be discussed at 7th meeting of Party Central Committee

 Major issues to be discussed at 7th meeting of Party Central Committee