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Minister of Public Security visits Cuba

 Vietnam always respectfully and sincerely thanks the Communist Party, State and people of Cuba for their solidarity and support for Vietnam’s struggle for liberation, national unity and reunification, as well as current construction and defence.

Work still to be done on EU trade deal: experts

 The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), set to be signed next year, will benefit both sides, a workshop heard in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

Int’l law essential to peace, stability in East Sea: conference

 International law holds an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, heard the ninth East Sea International Conference which ended in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

Vietnam, Algeria tighten bilateral relations

 Algerian Prime Minister Admed Ouyahia on November 28 met with Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha who is leading a delegation to Algeria for the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee from November 27-29.

Seasonal diseases pick up with winter: doctors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first cold spell of winter in the northern region has brought with it an increase in sicknesses like measles, mumps, flu and chicken pox, 

President urges action on child care

President Tran Dai Quang has requested an extensive examination and inspection of the observance of law provisions at preschools, kindergartens and children’s groups throughout the country so as to prevent ...

Two dead, four missing as squid-catching ship sinks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two crew members died and four others are still missing after a Binh Dinh-based squid-catching ship sank in Vung Tau sea on Monday night.

Jailbait wins Vietnamese film festival, A Yellow Bird takes ASEAN prize

 VietNamNet Bridge – The film Em Chua 18 (Jailbait), directed by Le Thanh Son, won the Golden Lotus prize for best feature film at the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival yesterday in Da Nang.

Banks sprint to list shares on bourse

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese commercial banks are very busy these days with plans to launch IPOs, call for capital, seek strategic partners, and list shares on the bourse.

Mekong Delta needs various financial resources to tackle climate change

 As State funding is insufficient, it is necessary to mobilise other resources, especially from the international community, businesses and non-governmental organisations, to help the Mekong Delta cope with climate change.

Ambassador presented with Grand Cross Order of Merit of Chile

 Acting Minister of External Relations of Chile Edgardo Riveros has presented Grand Cross Order of Merit to Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Ngo Duc Thang in honour of his contributions to bilateral ties. 

Vietnam, Poland agree to increase high-level delegation exchange

 President Tran Dai Quang and Polish President Andrzej Duda chaired a joint press conference following their talks in Hanoi on November 28, saying they agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations.

Folk songs strive for popularity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young musicians and producers are driving the music industry, but many artists said their work, while popular, lacks gravitas and is too focused on love themes.

Solar power charging for bus commuter, tourists

 The central city of Da Nang will install a solar power system to provide free charging for mobile phones, wifi and advertising at public bus stops in a pilot project next month.

Vietnam’s top legislator begins official visit to Australia

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan arrived in Canberra on November 29, starting her official visit to Australia.

Agro-forestry-fishery exports hit $33 billion

 Vietnam's export turnover of agro-forestry-aquatic products reached 33.14 billion USD during the January-November period, representing a rise of 13.8 percent over the same period last year.

Vietnamese, Indonesian navies deepen cooperation

Vietnamese and Indonesian army and navy forces should promote cooperation, particularly in addressing non-traditional security challenges and fishermen’s violations in overlapping waters.

Duc breaks foreigners’ domination, is V.League best scorer

 VietNamNet Bridge – V.League 2017 has found not only new champions in Quang Nam FC, but also a new best scorer -- Nguyen Anh Duc.

Khoi wins standard chess title for best masters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Anh Khoi of HCM City took home the title of champion of the National Best Chess Masters Tournament’s standard chess event yesterday in Bac Giang Province.

Sharp rise in seriously ill mental patients: official

 VietNamNet Bridge – There has been a sharp year-on-year increase in the number of people suffering from serious mental illnesses,