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Land of unique cultures

The Central Highlands has been known as a land of unique and long-standing cultures. 

"My country" in photos

Vietnam's landscape and people are beautiful in a photo set named "My country" by Nguyen Vinh Hien from Vinh Long province.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on July 15-21

 VietNamNet introduces a selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 15 to 21.

PM talks to Japanese media on Japan visit, G20 Summit attendance

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has granted an interview to Japanese media on the occasion of his Japan visit and participation in the 14th G20 Summit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from June 27 to July 1.

Quang Binh museum receives record calligraphy book on General Vo Nguyen Giap

Quang Binh General Museum on June 21 received a world record Vietnamese calligraphy book on General Vo Nguyen Giap that was created by artisan Vo Duong.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 10-16

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on June 10-16.

Artists to compete in music and dance event in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 800 artists from 17 professional art troupes nationwide will compete in the National Music and Dance Competition at the central city’s Trung Vuong Theatre on August 24-31.

Seeking stronger links

 Owners of Vietnamese startups share their expectations with VET over the APEC CEO Summit 2017 further connecting them with global markets.

Common ground to be found

 Despite existing disagreements among and between members, leaders of APEC economies will try to bolster consensus on regional issues at the APEC Summit.

Leaders to pay official visits

President of Chile Michelle Bachelet will pay a State visit to Viet Nam from November 8 to 9 at the invitation of her Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang, a trip expected to intensify the two countries’ partnership. 

APEC 2017: Youth delegates visit Quang Nam Province

As many as 160 youth delegates from APEC member economies visited the central province of Quang Nam on November 7 as part of activities within the framework of the APEC Voices of the Future 2017 forum.

PM meets corporate executives on sidelines of VBS

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted separate receptions in the central city of Da Nang on November 7 for corporate executives from the US, China and multinational corporations

Special economic units call for investment at APEC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Special Administrative Economic Units in Viet Nam will face challenges in raising funds from different sources and models in the context of limited State funds over the coming years.

President Trump’s visit reflects US interest in bilateral partnership

President Donald Trump’s participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and his State visit to Vietnam reflects the US’s interest in the partnership with Vietnam in particular and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region

Fashion, photos for APEC

Estonian designer Xenia Joots who owns the Yaly Couture brand will display his newest fashion collection at a fashion show to welcome the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in the ancient town.

APEC officials highlight competition chapters in FTAs/EPAs

Officials from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have highlighted the benefits of establishing competition chapters in free trade agreements (FTAs) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).

Food security - a main pillar in sustainable economic development

Nguyen Xuan Cuong, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks to the press about the ongoing APEC agriculture week in Can Tho Mekong Province.

President attends APEC meeting in Manila

President Truong Tan Sang and his spouse left Hanoi for Manila, the Philippines, on November 17 to attend the 23rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

President arrives in Beijing for APEC economic leaders’ meeting

 President Truong Tan Sang arrived in Beijing, China on November 9 for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Political News 23/10

 Viet Nam, US to expand defence collaboration; VN told to prepare for TPP by complying with int'l regulations; Vietnam active at APEC finance ministers’ meeting