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International artists takes performance tour in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert tour by international artists working in contemporary sound art and performance will kick off on July 13 in Luong Son District in the northern province of Hoa Binh.

VN second home to Korean Prof

 VietNamNet Bridge – After more than 40 years studying Vietnamese, Professor Ahn Kyong Hwan’s biggest joy is introducing Vietnamese history and culture to South Korean people.

Hanoi Buffaloes beat Thang Long Warriors at VBA

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Buffaloes defeated defending champions Thang Long Warriors 75-69 in the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League on July 10.

Da Nang’s beaches safe for swimmers: authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent test results showed that seawater at Da Nang City’s beaches is still safe, Le Quang Nam, director of the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment said on Wednesday, 

Doctors take air samples after nearly 100 workers hospitalised in Quang Ninh

The Department of Health in northern coastal Quang Ninh Province has invited doctors from Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital to take air samples for tests to find out why nearly 100 workers lost consciousness during work hours last month.

Gov’t Inspectorate proposes new contract for HCM City waste treatment complex

The Government Inspectorate of Viet Nam has recommended that a contract between HCM City and Viet Nam Waste Solutions Inc for receipt and treatment of solid waste at the city’s Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex...

Young artist takes audiences to ’Wonderland’

 VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors will have the chance to experience paintings by Dang Viet Linh at an exhibition at the Photography and Fine Art Exhibition Centre from July 13.

National Women’s Cycling Open to start

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Women’s Cycling Open for the An Giang Television Cup is scheduled to start on July 13 in Nha Trang City of the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

Vietnamese student in Australia launches YouTube food channel

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese student in Australia has launched a YouTube channel named Vuong Anh’s Cooking Journey to introduce Vietnam’s tourist spots and dishes from many regions.

HCM City will not raise school tuition this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Education and Training has decided not to raise tuition at schools in all of the city’s 24 districts this year.

MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Hanoi, HCM City

The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, the nation’s two largest and busiest airports, which would cost around VND4.2 trillion (US$184 million).

Students flunk history in national high school exam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 78 per cent of students scored below 5/10 in history during the recent 2018 national high school graduation exams, 

HCM City to stop building high-rises downtown

HCM City plans to cease the construction of high-rise apartment buildings in the downtown area while focusing on building apartment complexes along major public transport routes in Districts 2, 9 and Thu Duc.

Training given for early intervention for autistic children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teachers and therapists from schools and hospitals around the country on Monday resumed training in practical autism intervention skills.

Illegal walkway at heritage site removed: local authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal construction on Cai Ha Mountain inside the UNESCO heritage site of Trang An in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been completely removed, local authorities confirmed on July 10.

Restored towers at My Son sanctuary ready to serve visitors

Tower K, a rare building remaining in the complex of temples at My Son Sanctuary in Duy Xuyen district, the central province of Quang Nam, is now ready to welcome visitors after being upgraded

China-made medicines with Valsartan to be withdrawn

The Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health on Tuesday tasked all provincial departments of health and medicine manufacturers and pharmacies to suspend the circulation of all types of medicine containing Valsartan 

Family planning ensures sustainable development: experts

Vietnam has made huge strides in ensuring access to family planning. Ongoing investment has ensured that contraceptives, services and information are available to virtually the entire nation, 

Two new species of Camellia from Vietnam published in Korean journal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two new species of Camellia flowers found in Vu Quang National Park in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh have been entered the Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy.

Vietnamese students win big at int'l math competition in Bulgaria

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students won 29 individual and 14 team prizes at the Bulgaria International Mathematics Competition 2018 (BIMC 2018) which took place in Burgas, Bulgaria last week.