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US pledges not to hinder Vietnam’s export of tra fish: official

 The US has pledged that the implementation of US regulations will not hinder Vietnam’s tra fish exports to the market, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam.

Honda aims to promote vehicle industry in Vietnam

 Honda Vietnam (HVN) will work harder to contribute more to Vietnam ’s vehicle industry, HVN General Director Minoru Kato said.

President holds talks with Mozambican counterpart

 Vietnam and Mozambique have agreed to work on concrete measures to boost all-round ties in the time ahead during talks between visiting Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.

Party Central Committee looks into socio-economic development

 The 12th Party Central Committee mulled over the socio-economic development scheme for 2016-2020 on March 11, the second working day of its second plenum.

NA Committee for National Defence and Security sums up work

 The National Assembly Committee for National Defence and Security convened its 21st plenary session in the central city of Da Nang on March 11 to sum up its activities during the NA’s 13 th tenure.

Chinese railway contractor’s work fails safety standards

The Railway Project Management Unit has asked the Chinese contractor of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong elevated railway project to explain the lack of safety and faults found during the construction process.

Water vessels fail safety inspections

 Many waterway vessels operate without a licence and have failed periodic technical safety inspections, threatening water transport safety nationwide.

Chinese players top chess event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wang Hao of China jumped to the top six in the HDBank Cup International Open Chess Master Tournament after the fourth and fifth rounds yesterday (March 10) in HCM City.

Phuong wins ‘most favourite footballers 2015’ award

 VietNamNet Bridge – Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong of Hoang Anh Gia Lai has won the first-ever “Most favourite footballers 2015″ award launched by the HCM City Police Newspaper via its website binhchon.congan.com.vn.

Trash workers face hardships keeping city clean

 The pressure of daily garbage collection quotas and problems storing tools have created more work for trash workers in Ha Noi.

Why do Japanese want a stake in Petrolimex?

VietNamNet Bridge - By the end of 2014, Petrolimex, the Vietnam Petroleum Import/Export Corporation (Petrolimex), held 48 percent of the domestic petroleum distribution market.

2nd annual Vietnamese culture festival to be held in London

 Vietfest 2016, the second year of the festival, will be held at University College London (UCL) on March 14 to introduce Vietnam’s unique and charming culture to local people.

Vietnam works to preserve, tap into rich genetic resources

 Relevant agencies are applying themselves to preserving and optimising genetic resources in Vietnam, one of the countries with the richest biodiversity in the world.

Int'l Balloon Festival to take place in Hue

VietNamNet Bridge – The International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2016 is expected to take place from May 4 to 5 with the participant of pilots and balloonists from Thailand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Swiss, Republic of Korea, ...

Doctor turns to natural remedy research

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overcoming difficulties and failures, Tran Huy Khoa was determined to successfully research carerpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis) to treat cancer patients and raise funds for those in difficult situations.

Expert explains low quality of in-service training in Vietnam

 A senior HCM City lecturer has complained about on-the-job qualifications, claiming that people merely seem them as something to cross-off on the list when seeking promotion, rather than genuine chances to learn new vocational skills.

China causes escalation of tensions in East Sea

Just a day after 10 Southeast Asian leaders gathered for a summit with US President Barack Obama in California, the Pentagon found China had deployed HQ-9 surface-to-air missiles on Phu Lam Island of Viet Nam's Hoang Sa Archipelago.

Iron discipline helps banking system escape ‘life-and-death’ moment

VietNamNet Bridge - With new policies and ‘iron discipline’, the State Bank and Governor Nguyen Van Binh has led the banking system to sustainable growth.

Animals suffer in private zoo in Vietnam

 Wild animals are being kept in abject conditions in a private zoo in the southern province of Long An.

Belgian artist Orsini to come to Vietnam next week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sabino Orsini, a popular Belgian artist, will be traveling to Vietnam with his quartet from March 17 to 23.