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Officials applaud successful Vietnam-US relations in 2017

 Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh and local officials highly valued the outcomes and achievements of their countries’ relations in 2017 at a banquet held on February 28.

Da Nang officially stops operations of polluting steel factories

 The administration of the central city of Da Nang has decided to officially stop operations of Dana-Italy and Dana-Australia steel factories in Hoa Lien commune of Hoa Vang district due to their reportedly polluting activities.

President Tran Dai Quang visits Indian state of Bihar

 President Tran Dai Quang, his spouse and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on March 2 visited Bodh Gaya city in the state of Bihar, the first destination in their three-day State visit to India.

President Tran Dai Quang begins State visit to India

 President Tran Dai Quang, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam set foot in New Delhi on late March 2, beginning a three-day State visit to India at the invitation of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.

Vietnamese businesses open the door to foreign investors

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more Vietnamese manufacturers are calling for foreign investment to implement their business expansion plans.

Racing toward the future of Vietnam

The opening of Vietnam’s economy and the rise in foreign investment has brought thousands of foreign professionals to the country to do business. 

A digital future for Vietnam’s medium-sized enterprises

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution surging globally, enterprises in Vietnam will have to change themselves to adapt. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens Vietnam, spoke about how digital technologies can impact enterprises in Vietnam.

Ao Dai Festival to feature 3,000 performers

 More than 3,000 female artists and women in Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) will parade on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Street in District 1 as part of the annual Ao Dai Festival opening today. 

Kon Tum midwife changes minds, saves lives

Old habits die hard, but Y Ngoc, 38, from Dak Sao Commune in Central Highlands Kon Tum Province’s Tu Mo Rong District is determined to make a difference in her village’s reproductive healthcare for women.

The difficulties in reaching Vietnam’s agricultural export target

 Last year, Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fisheries (AFF) exports posted spectacular performance with $36 billion of export turnover. However, there are many difficulties to overcome and reach the target of $40 billion this year.

Waste treatment expert an exemplary expatriate

David Duong, president of California Waste Solutions and CEO of Vietnam Waste Solutions, was given the Oustanding Community Advocate Award by the Asian American Prosecutors Association at the end of 2017. 

The AI that helps doctors spot cancer

 In 2014, three young men from far-flung parts of the world teamed up in Finland with an audacious plan that could soon help doctors save more lives (not to mention money) and chart a new course for healthcare.

Ten divestments in spotlight for 2018

 After 2017’s significant state capital divestment deals, the Vietnamese market is expected to see some of the most anticipated sales in 2018.

Environmental tax should help environment

 Doctor Dinh Tuan Minh, an economic expert, speaks to the Nông thôn ngày nay (Countryside Today) newspaper on how to use to the environmental tax to protect the environment.

Animal lover runs shelter for ill dogs and cats

 A man in Hue is rescuing 200 abandoned and abused dogs and cats every year to help them find new owners.

Ho Huy: Taxis adapt to survive

Ho Huy, chairman of Mai Linh Group, compares his company to a boat wobbling amid waves caused by stiffening market competition. However, Mai Linh has embraced a comprehensive restructuring to be able to steadily steam ahead.

President Tran Dai Quang hails political relations with India

 President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the political relations between Vietnam and India as it has grown through regular mutual visits made at various channels and levels.

Crowds gather for pig procession festival

The pig procession festival held in La Phu, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi on the evening of February 28, generated a lot of attention and attracted thousands of local people and visitors.

Vietnamese fashionistas join Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks

Vietnamese fashionistas Chau Bui, Decao, Nga Nguyen, Thao Tien, Kelbin Lei are now in Paris and Milan for the two world-famous fashion weeks.

Noo Phuoc Thinh to perform at Hong Kong Asian-Pop Music Festival

 Famous Vietnamese singer Noo Phuoc Thinh will thrill foreign audiences at the Hong Kong Asian - Pop Music Festival 2018 on March 23.