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Illegal mineral exploitation challenge for island authority

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal mineral exploitation in Phu Quoc District in Kien Giang Province has defied the local government for many years, 

Dull future for Central Highland resettlers

When authorities of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai decided to build the Ayun Ha irrigation system in 2000, hundreds of local residents in Phu Thien District’s Chu A Thai Commune were relocated to a new resettlement area.

NA deputies discuss breakthrough policies for special zones

 VietNamNet Bridge – Top lawmakers on Wednesday urged for adjusting the jurisdiction of courts and competence of people’s committees at special administrative and economic zones.

No effort is too much in anti-corruption fight

Groundless accusations and lack of manpower to look into them were among reasons lawmakers cited against allegations made via phone calls or emails during the morning session of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth meeting

HCM City seeks to persuade HIV patients to persist with treatment

A campaign called Undetectable = Untransmittable was launched on Wednesday in HCM City to persuade people living with HIV to take antiretrovirals as prescribed by doctors to reduce the virus load in their body

Slow dyke restoration causes concern during stormy season

 VietNamNet Bridge – The slow progress of building and maintaining dykes has caused concerns, with the stormy and rainy season approaching, 

Logistics costs hamstring agricultural businesses

Anyone in Hanoi craving fresh, juicy strawberries from the Central Highlands city of Da Lat shall have to pay for at least 35 per cent more than usual. But the extra money doesn’t go to farmers, but pays for costly transportation.

Int’l news channel France 24 expands presence in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – International news channel France 24 has strengthened its presence in Vietnam, after gaining new distribution agreements with five operators in Vietnam.

Hanoi triumphs at junior championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi topped the medal tally of the National Junior Athletics Championship which ended at Vinh Stadium in the central province of Nghe An on May 23.

2018’s summer not harsh, expert says

 VietNamNet Bridge – La Nina will conclude and move to a neutral state from around June, and maintain this status until the end of this year, said meteorologist Le Thanh Hai.

Pho Hien set to be new tourism hub

 VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province of Hung Yen is branding itself as the gateway to Hanoi City, in an effort to attract tourists and market its cultural sites and products.

US$33 million educational scheme withdrawn

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training, on Tuesday, scrapped a scheme to renew the national high school examination from 2018 to 2020.

Thai artist finds strong energy in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – For Thai artist Wattanachot Tungateja, he finds inspiration from something that cannot be seen but is all around us.

Reclaim Hanoi’s long-delayed projects: People’s Council

The supervision group of the Hanoi’s People’s Council has asked the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment to work with the city’s authorities in order to reclaim long-delayed projects which violate the current Land Law.

Train crashes into truck in central Vietnam, killing 2

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two people have died and ten others injured after a passenger train crashed into a truck in the central province of Thanh Hoa early Thursday morning.

Transparency and accountability must be upheld

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Bui Trinh, an economic expert, talks to Nong Thon ngay nay (Countryside Today) newspaper about the need to tell taxpayers how their money is used.

Harvesting the potential of the organic cafe

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fancy drinking coffee in the middle of a vegetable garden, enjoying the greenery around as leaves sparkle in the morning sunlight? That’s a routine most would like to enjoy.

Cycling up the mountains with a purpose

It was dinner time. A group of six bamboo tables were scattered around the two-storey stone house of Ngoc Thi Ngot, 30, and her husband. The food was plentiful and freshly cooked by the family. 

Designing homes, chasing dolls

 VietNamNet Bridge – Working in any field requires sound physical and mental health, while passion is required to work and live to the fullest.

A man on a mission to clean up the beaches

 VietNamNet Bridge – Locals and tourists of southern Vung Tau City are used to seeing a young man run along the beach every early morning.