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Old vehicles billowing out excess exhaust

 VietNamNet Bridge – Exhaust fumes from old vehicles, especially motorbikes, are exceeding the permitted levels and polluting the environment around major cities, including Hanoi.

Vietnamese textile stocks failing to woo investors

 VietNamNet Bridge – In June 2017 the Viet Nam National textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) listed on UPCoM under the ticker VGT at VND13,500.

IUCN launches event calling for zero waste

 VietNamNet Bridge – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has organised a programme to introduce the zero-waste concept to companies in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Revision of Anti-Corruption Law imperative

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Trong Dat, Head of the government Inspectorate’s Anti-Corruption Bureau talks to the media on what should be revised in the current Law on Anti-Corruption

Cybersecurity law targets criminals: NA deputies

The controversial cybersecurity law was passed by the National Assembly (NA) on June 12 with 86.86 per cent approval. On the sidelines, NA deputies talk to An Ninh Thu Do newspaper on how the bill won’t harm ...

Investors fail to develop land plots in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some investors in HCM City who have failed to deliver on project commitments have left their land plots empty for many years.

Clinics face unreasonable waste collection fees

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of private clinics in HCM City have to comply with a new regulation on medical waste collection introduced earlier this month, reported Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper.

Trash littered along the National Road 5

 VietNamNet Bridge – Numerous piles of garbage along the sides of a national road considered the ‘lifeblood’ route in the northern economic region has prompted public concerns.

Foreign teachers ordered to provide proof of qualifications

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new government decree stipulates that domestic and foreign teachers involved in integrated education programmes need to provide sufficient evidence of their qualifications.

Improving public transport tops HCM City efforts to unclog roads

 VietNamNet Bridge – Improving the operation of public buses and striving for better management of private vehicles are among the measures envisaged under a programme to reduce traffic congestion and accidents in HCM City.

Cantho Catfish beat Thang Long Warriors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Revenge was the dish of the day on Saturday, as the Cantho Catfish defeated the Thang Long Warriors in the opening match of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League.

HOPA opens Fairytale Land photo exhibition

The HCM City Photographic Association (HOPA) will officially open its first nude photo exhibition entitled Mien Co Tich (Fairytale Land) featuring beautiful artworks by veteran photographer Thai Phien on June 16.

Three killed, 19 injured in coach accident in Kon Tum Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Money from the road maintenance fund will be used to ensure traffic safety on Lo Xo mountain pass on Ho Chi Minh Road, 

HCM City theatres work to preserve cai luong with young actors, new music

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading theatres and art troupes in HCM are working to preserve cai luong (reformed opera) by using young actors in their new productions.

More children admitted to hospitals as accidents rise in summer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in HCM City have urged parents to pay closer attention to their children this summer following an increase in the number of patient admissions because of accidents.

Songwriter Nguyen Cuong seeks musical perfection

Born in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, songwriter Nguyen Cuong is most famous for his songs about the Central Highlands region. The 75-year-old has just released his debut album entitled Tung Duong Sings Songs by Nguyen Cuong.

Artist blends local traditions, global inspiration

 VietNamNet Bridge – The painting by Luu Tuyen leaves a strong impression. It shows a young girl embracing a doll that looks exactly like her. Their eyes are opening and gazing hauntingly at us. 

Cash rewards for studying?

 VietNamNet Bridge – A video clip featuring a teacher in a secondary school in HCM City giving cash rewards to students has gone viral. 

Machine enthusiast brings technology to gardening

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Nguyen Quoc Huy was small, he loved wandering around the scrap pile, searching for the materials he needed for his self-made miniature machines.

Sub-customs departments to be slashed

Pham Thi Thu Huong, deputy director of the Personnel Department from Viet Nam Customs talks to Hai quan Cuoi tuan (Customs Weekend) on her department’s efforts to improve their work efficiency with fewer staff.