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Construction resumes on Vietnam’s largest deep sea port

 Gemadept Joint Stock Company under Gemadept Corporation on Thursday restarted construction of Vietnam’s largest deep sea port – Gemalink Cai Mep – after years of delay caused by economic downturn.

Dong Ky village spring festival

 The spring festival of Dong Ky village in Tu Son district in the northern province of Bac Ninh opens on the fourth day of the first lunar month and always attracts a large crowd of locals and visitors. 

Highest security level deployed at Noi Bai int’l airport

The Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airport has set its highest security level for the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit.

DPRK Chairman’s train arrives in China en route to Vietnam

The armoured train of Chairman Kim Jong-un crossed into the Chinese border town of Dandong after 9pm on February 23 (local time) ahead of his second summit with US President Donald Trump in Vietnam.

Tough year predicted by investment funds as VN Index falls

VietNamNet Bridge - Big challenges for the stock market may occur in 2019, according to investment fund management companies.


Unique “danh bong” dance in Hanoi’s Trieu Khuc village

 Every year, from the ninth to the 12th day of the lunar calendar, villagers in Trieu Khuc eagerly enjoy their traditional Trieu Khuc village festival, with the highlight “danh bong” dance.

French artist Chaton to perform in Vietnam next month

 In celebration of International Francophonie Day (March 20), a music program titled “Music Night with Chaton” will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on March 23.

Vietnam emerged as hot new market for luxury property: Bloomberg

 Vietnam’s status as one of the fastest-growing economies has spurred overseas investors to target the nation’s real estate, alongside a rapidly growing cohort of well-heeled domestic buyers, eager to put hard currency into property.

Exacting & capricious generation

Opinions sought by VET confirm that retailers need to give a great deal of thought into how to best approach Millennials.

Vietnamese doctor in Norway to return to teach at Hanoi University of Education

VietNamNet Bridge - Chu Dinh Toi, who won scholarships to study in Asian and Europe, plans to return to Vietnam to teach in Hanoi.

Duo Siedl and Cao to host interactive sound installations show in Hanoi

 A multimedia installation and live performance show called “Interactive Sound Installations“ by the duo Vienna-based artists Cao Thanh Lan (Vietnam) and Gregor Siedl (Austria) will be held at Heritage Space in Hanoi on March 1, starting at 8 p.m.

Former ministers of Information and Communications put into custody

 Former ministers of information and communications Nguyễn Bắc Son and Trương Minh Tuấn were taken into custody on Saturday accused of violating provisions on public investment capital management which caused serious consequences.

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to visit Vietnam

Chairman of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un will pay an official visit to Viet Nam in the coming days, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

DPRK-USA Summit: A chance for Vietnam to promote foreign policy

 The upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a good chance for Vietnam to promote its foreign policy and show its wish to join hands in building peace in the region and the world, said Le Thi Thu Hang, the Foreign Ministry's Spokeswoman. 

Int’l media centre for 2nd DPRK-USA Summit in pictures

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh cut the ribbon to inaugurate an international media centre in service of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam in Hanoi on Saturday. 

Informal economic sector put under microscope

VietNamNet Bridge - The PM has approved a plan to measure the informal economic sector with an aim of having a more reliable outlook about Vietnam’s economy.

Mua cave – miniature Great Wall in Vietnam

 In recent years, Mua cave in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been considered the miniature Great Wall in Vietnam with picturesque scenery of the surrounding area seen from its top.

Unique Thi Cam rice cooking contest

On the 8th day of the first lunar month every year, locals in Thi Cam village (Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district) join together at the village’s communal house to celebrate their traditional rice cooking contest.

Cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat city

After the time of hibernation in winter has passed, the Mai Anh Dao (Prunus Cesacoides) cherry blossoms are brightening Da Lat city. 

Bao Loc city sees stunning yellow-flamboyant flowers in full bloom

Bao Loc city, located in the central highlands province of Lam Dong, has recently attracted a large number of visitors wishing to catch a glimpse of some of the city’s flowers and their vibrant colours in full bloom during spring.