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HCM City primary schools lack classrooms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Increased population growth has led to a lack of classrooms and failure to meet the national standard of 35 children or less per classroom at primary schools in HCM City, 

Community-based forest management the way forward

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forestry experts are optimistic about the future in Vietnam, largely thanks to community-based forest management.

Tet bus ticket shortage fears

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in HCM City are concerned about the availability of bus tickets and rising prices for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Made-in-Vietnam seasonal influenza vaccines are available

 VietNamNet Bridge – The IVACFLU-S vaccines, which have been produced in Vietnam to protect against seasonal flu such as A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and B, are now available on the market, 

Former deputy director of VN Pharma arrested

The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency announced it had detained Phan Xuan Thien, former deputy director of Viet Nam Pharma Joint Stock Company, and Hoang Truc Vy, ...

Literature prize needs to promote creativity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Annual prizes by the Viet Nam Literature & Art Association were presented to 65 of its members early this month in Hanoi. The awards review and evaluate the performance of artists over the year.

A happier Tet for parents and the inlaws

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Your husband prevented you from Tet holiday at your parents’ house, he must understand that he is breaking the law!” Nguyen Thu Mai was surprised to hear the warning from colleagues.

Water puppetry to highlight Vietnamese art at int’l festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese water puppetry will represent the national performing arts at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), which will be held from January 20 to 26 in India.

Dang Kim Phuong desires to motivate young people

 VietNamNet Bridge – Inspirational speaker Dang Kim Phuong has been voted onto the directorial board of the International Youth Parliament (IYP).

More measles cases reported at HCM City, Hanoi hospitals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in HCM City and Hanoi are admitting dozens of patients with measles each week, many of them pregnant women and children.

HCM City begins construction of 70 transport projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport expects to start construction on 70 transport projects this year.

Healthcare sector strives to control epidemic

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, the healthcare sector aims to reduce death rates caused by diseases and epidemics to increase life expectancy.

Vietnam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination

Seven golf course in central Vietnam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Vietnam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Da Nang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An.

Emmy award winner Vo Van Anh performs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The California-based Vietnamese zitherist Vo Van Anh, whose stage name is Vanessa Vo, will perform at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3 tonight.

Vietnam must beat Yemen for Asian Cup next round

 VietNamNet Bridge – A big win over Yemen in Group D’s last round match yesterday evening will help Vietnam having reach the knock-out stage of the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

East Sea issue in the spotlight during press meeting

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam would remain consistent in its policies regarding the South China Sea, which seek to respect international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, ...

HCM City truck drivers test positive for drugs

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of truck drivers and truck driver assistants in HCM City were found to have used drugs after local authorities of Truong Tho Ward and police of Thu Duc District conducted tests last weekend.

Food and friendship draw foreign visitors

ASEAN has applied various strategies to boost tourism. The unique cultures and diverse models of eco-tourism, recreational activities and travel options have made the region a top choice for tourists all over the world. 

The four Binh islands, paradise on earth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nha Trang is gearing up for the 2019 National Touridm Year themed "Nha Trang — Colour of the Sea". Bui Quynh Hoa shares her trip to Tu Binh, four wild and amazing islands

Keeping the fire of hand embroidery alive

Since Vietnam became a republic in 1945, many craft villages have moved away from their traditional sources of income. One start-up business is trying to update and maintain the 300-year-old craft of embroidery