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Bubble tea raises health concerns

 During the first 20 days of 2018, Hanoi Market Watch Force has inspected two huge shipments of bubble tea materials that lacked a certificate of origin.

E5 bio-fuel quality comes under scrutiny from drivers

 Nearly three weeks since RON92 grade petrol was replaced with E5 bio-fuel, customers have questioned the bio fuel’s quality, Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper reported.

School roof collapse haunts parents, students

 A ceilling collapse at Tran Nhan Tong High School in Hai Ba Trung District is still haunting students and parents more than four months after it happened. They claim that no proper solutions have been taken to improve school safety.

Quang Ninh police prosecute wildlife animal trafficking case

 The police of Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, has decided to start legal proceedings in a criminal case of illegally transporting endangered and rare animals.

Vietnam Rubber Group to launch IPO in early February

 Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) is expected to list its shares on the HCM Stock Exchange in June or July after its initial public offering on February 2.

Vietnam increases renewable energy sources in production

 Vietnam increases renewable energy sources in production

NA Chairwoman receives, presents Friendship Order to IPU leaders

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 19 for President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron, IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong and former IPU President Saber Hossain Chawdhury. 

MLM coin, not bitcoin, is threat to Vietnamese investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Most of the ICOs (initial coin offering) carried out in Vietnam have been fraudulent and the rings organizing these ICOs have been discovered by police.

List of 500 largest Vietnamese enterprises announced

 The list of top 500 largest Vietnamese enterprises (VNR500) was announced in Hanoi on January 19, with the number of private companies in the list rising by 2.5 times in 2017 since the rankings were first made 10 years ago.

Adjutant General of Oregon National Guard welcomed in Hanoi

 Sen. Lt. Gen. Pham Ngoc Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, welcomed Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General of the US’s Oregon National Guard, in Hanoi on January 19.

NA Chairwoman: Vietnam treasures relations with Mexico

 Vietnam treasures the relations with Mexico and wishes to continue fostering the comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on January 20.

IPU pledges cooperation with Vietnam in realising SDGs

The Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) has always been and will continue to cooperate with the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA), helping improve the country’s ability in realising sustainable development goals (SDGs).


APPF-26 final plenary session approves Hanoi Declaration

The Hanoi Declaration on a New Vision for Asia –Pacific Parliamentary Partnership was approved at the APPF-26’s final plenary session in Hanoi on January 20 afternoon.

APPF-26 a great success: APPF Representative Honorary President

 Thanks to a very strong leadership of Vietnam’s National Assembly and Government and all involved parties, the APPF-26 is a great success, said Takuji Yanagimoto, Head of Japanese Delegation to APPF-26 and Representative Honorary President of APPF.

Vietnam beat Iraq for Asian U23 champs’ semi-finals

 Vietnam continued their dream journey at the Asian Football Conference U23 Championship after beating Iraq 5-3 in the penalty shootout on January 20 in Changsu, China.

VN football fans celebrate victory of U23 Vietnam team

Vietnam continued their dream journey at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship after beating Iraq 5-3 in the penalty shootout on January 20 in Changsu, China.

Challenges ahead for exports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Trade, Tran Tuan Anh, speaks to Hai Quan (Custom) newspaper on the challenges facing the country in restructuring exports.

Experts skeptical about high economic growth in 2017

 Economic experts have cast doubt on last year’s higher-than-expected economic growth of 6.81%, saying it might not have been that high.

Coastal city lures tourists with history

People know Hai Phong as a city of flamboyant trees, an important industrial centre and the biggest port in the north. The city has also long been a tourism hub with beaches embracing the city and top class entertainment areas. 

Vietnam storm into AFC semis after pulsating win

 The Vietnamese national football team sent its fans into rapture yesterday, pulling off a stunning upset to knock out former champions Iraq out of the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship.