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Domestic cinema faces challenges ahead: expert

Over the past 10 years, Vietnam’s cinema market has developed strongly, becoming one of the hottest in the world. Although the sector is recognised as a successful example in the implementation of its socialisation programme, it faces ...

Dat wins third crown at Hà Nội Mới newspaper Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Tien Dat celebrated a hat trick after winning the title at the Hà Nội Table Tennis Club Open, the Hà Nội Mới newspaper Cup.

Vietnam beat Philippines in friendly match in Qatar

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s men’s national football team beat the Philippines 4-2 in a friendly match in Doha, Qatar on Monday. 

Vietnam to focus on boosting key sports in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s sports administration will focus on developing major sports in 2019 to record higher achievements at upcoming events.

Runners to conquer Ba Ra Mountain in January

 VietNamNet Bridge – The annual Ba Ra Mountain Climbing Race will return in January after one year off in Binh Phuoc Province.

Teaching ice skating in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Born and raised in the Eastern European country of Ukraine, Iaruk Pavlo never thought one day he would board a plane to a tropical Southeast Asian country to teach ice skating.

No degree, no problem for this rice innovator

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite lacking a college or university education, farmer Pham Van Nhut in Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has made great contributions to agricultural development in his community.

Agriculture a major player in the national economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Bich Lam, Director General of the Government Statistics Office (GSO), talks to Kinh tế Việt Nam & Thế giới (Việt Nam and World Economy) magazine on the need to have more investment in agriculture.

Professors send out an SOS for children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professors Tran Thanh Van and Le Kim Ngoc from France have pledged to continue their support for SOS Vietnamese children, particularly those in Hue, until 2020, 

National Tourism Year to kick off

 VietNamNet Bridge – An art performance will light up Nha Trang in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on December 31 to celebrate New Year’s Eve and announce the National Tourism Year 2019.

HCM City to host Kylin-Dragon Dance Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-five professional troupes will take part in the 2nd Kylin-Dragon Dance Festival this week at Van Lang Park in HCM City’s District 5.

VJA introduces “Dos” and “Don’ts” for journalists when using social networks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Journalists Association (VJA) on Tuesday announced rules that instruct Vietnamese journalists the “do’s and don’ts” when using social networks.

Hanoi issues plan to ensure traffic safety in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a plan to ensure traffic safety and reduce traffic congestion in the city in 2019.

Paintings by veteran artist displayed

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 70 works by noted artist Nguyen Sy Ngoc (1918-90), a typical painter of the socialist realism trend of Vietnamese modern fine arts, are on display at the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum.

’Under Construction’ dance in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ‘Under Construction’ dance event will be held from 7pm to 10pm on January 12 and from 5pm to 8pm on January 13 at Dancenter Viet Nam, 53 Nguyen Dang Giai Street, District 2.

Vietnam train in Qatar ahead of Asian Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s national football team left Thursday for Qatar for a training camp ahead of next month’s Asian Cup.

Countdown Party rings in new year on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyen Hue Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.

Sculpture exhibition on display at Fine Arts Museum

More than 50 sculptures by 26 young artists from HCM City and Hanoi are on display at an exhibition titled Điêu Khắc Sài Gòn-Hà Nội (Sài Gòn-Hà Nội Sculpture) at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Athletes, coaches to be voted as best sportmen of 2018

Footballer Nguyen Quang Hai, long jumper Bui Thi Thu Thao and swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang are among potential winners of the National Best Athlete of the Year award after the nominees were announced yesterday.

The hunt for lucky money hots up

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lì xì or giving lucky money is the most anticipated of customs, especially by children during the Lunar New Year festival (Tết).