The Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro held a ceremony in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 8 to welcome the first flow of oil it pumped up from Ca Tam field. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 8 chaired a government meeting which focused on building laws.

 Hanoi’s authorities will tighten control of construction activities in the city in a bid to reduce the number of work-related accidents.

 The Korea Football Association (KFA) has said it will offer online streaming services for more matches participated by Incheon United FC within the current K-League 1 season to meet high demand from Vietnamese fans.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s state media on March 8 acknowledged for the first time the fruitless summit between its leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump last week.

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese investors are expected to become a leader in FDI inflow into Vietnam once the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) takes effect.

 Domestic garment market has a great potential as world famous fashion brands have been increasing their presence in Vietnam’s market. 

Vo Quoc Ba Can, who was once the coach of Vietnam’s and Arab Saudi’s national math Olympiad competition teams, wants to teach a new generation of students who will help put Vietnam on the world’s mathematics map.

 The launching event of “Cities for People,” a book written by Professor Jan Gehl, will take place at AGOhub in Hanoi on March 20 and at Thu Bay Café in HCMC on March 22.

 Vietnam had 12,327 people with USD3 million to below USD30 million in net assets by the end of 2018, up 23% over the past five years and the figure is projected to reach 15,776 people by 2023.

VietNamNet Bridge - Nguyen Duy Tam hopes the State will pave the way for the development of projects in the fields of transformation and renewable energy storage.

 The Ede ethnic group in the Central Highlands consider the Che, a big jar, a symbol of family wealth and prosperity. A Che full of alcohol is an indispensable item at all worship ceremonies.

 While many Japanese investors are seeking better conditions in Vietnam to prepare for a possible exit from China and Thailand, Vietnam is in critical need of amending relevant laws and removing obstacles facing them.

 Foreign electronic parts manufacturers, particularly those supplying products to Apple, are coming to set up production in Vietnam, providing a golden chance for the supporting industries to grow and develop. 

 The 2019 cherry blossom – Yen Tu yellow ochna flower festival will open at the Yen Tu Truc Lam culture centre in Quang Ninh Province’s Uong Bí City on Saturday.

 Female artist Xuan Ha of Da Nang will introduce her site-specific installation in HCM City on Sunday night.  

 The first Mekong Delta Marathon Hau Giang 2019 will be organised on April 21 in Vị Thanh City in Hau Giang Province, aiming to raise awareness of climate change.

 The average income of Vietnamese women is VND5.22 million (US$234) per month, equals to 81.1% the average income of Vietnamese men.

The proportion of women in senior managing positions in enterprises operating in Vietnam ranked second in Asia at 36%, only behind the Philippines at 37.46%.

 Permanent Vice Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a visit to Romania from March 6-7 as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.