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Les ballets troupe to dazzle in City

VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known contemporary dance Out of Context by one of the most famous dance troupes in Europe, Les ballets C de la B, will be staged for the first time in Viet Nam next Tuesday

US firms ratchet up investment

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of foreign trade representative visits to Vietnam during the first half of the year are an auspicious sign US investment in the country is not about to wane anytime soon,

Korean boy band JYJ to perform in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – As part of their Asia tour “2014 JYJ Asian Tour Concert”, the renowned Korean boy band JYJ will perform in Vietnam from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. on the 30th of August 2014 at Quan Khu 7 stadium,

Photos: Old trees, the beautiful “treasures” of Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Century-old trees are the "green treasures" of Saigon, especially in the time of urbanisation.

HCM City faces risk of cholera epidemic

 VietNamNet Bridge – A snail sample taken from a market in HCM City tested positive for cholera, according to the Ministry of Health.

Diverse themes mark coffee shop culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a blend of tradition and modernity, Sai Gon, officially known as Ho Chi Minh City, has recently offered a wide range of coffee shops for trendy Asian youth.

HCM City orchestra to perform famous Beethoven symphony

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra will play one of Beethoven's most famous compositions, Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op. 67, or the Symphony of Destiny, at the HCM City Opera House

HCM City unveils list of top polluting firms

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities have announced a list of polluting companies and ordered the perpetrators to clean up their act by next year. 

Childhood obesity in HCM City on sharp rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The overweight and obese rate among children under five years old in Ho Chi Minh City has increased threefold over the past decade, posing major nutritional and health challenges to the southern city,

Major roads in HCM City ready this year despite less funding

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since early this year, the HCMC Department of Transport has allocated capital for slow-moving projects to accelerate their progress.

The famous architectures of Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ben Thanh Market, HCM City People’s Committee Headquarters and Notre Dame Cathedral are examples of the unique architectures of over a hundred years ago and are considered symbols of HCM City.

Talents gather for dance show

 VietNamNet Bridge – A dance show featuring talented and famous dancers who have won major leagues nationally and internationally will take place from August 9 to 10 at Ben Thanh Theater in HCMC’s District 1.

Brunei airline resumes direct flights to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has announced that it will resume direct flights to HCM City as of October with four flights per week.

Garbage-collection groups in HCM City accused of extortion

VietNamNet Bridge – To get the right to collect garbage in some certain areas, the owners of garbage-collection cooperatives have to pay billions of dong to buy the “areas” from their predecessors.

One fatality from HCM City diarrhoea outbreak

 VietNamNet Bridge – A child in HCM City has been confirmed dead after a diarrhoea outbreak was detected in Le Minh Xuan commune, Binh Chanh district two weeks ago.

Oldest person recognized by Vietnam Records Organization

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Tru – 121 years old – a resident of Da Phuoc Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, is the oldest living person of record in Vietnam, announced the Vietnam Records Organization. 

HCM City to host int'l track, field event

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of athletes from nine countries and territories in Asia will compete in the 21st HCM City International Track and Field Championships - Viet Nam Open 2014, which kicks off today, July 25.

Saigon Heat off too good start at regional pro basketball

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Saigon Heat opened their ASEAN Basketball league 2014 season with a bang, as they convincingly beat the Indonesia Warriors in their opening match in HCM City on Saturday.

Contemporary art by Japanese and Vietnamese artists on show at museum

VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty-three artworks by Japanese artists Makoto Aoki, Hiroko Aoki, Toshiro Yamaguchi, Yumiko Nomiyama, Kinya Nakatami and Aki Miwa are on display together with 42 pieces by late Vietnamese artist Tran Trung Tin

Official calls for community-based healthcare plans

 VietNamNet Bridge – A top family welfare official on July 23 urged the HCM City Population and Family Planning Division to soon submit plans for expanding a project on community-based healthcare for seniors to the HCM City People's Council