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High school entrance exam not the end for kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – Having failed to enter public high school, Vo Hoang Khoa from HCM City’s outlying district of Cu Chi applied to enroll at the district’s Centre for Continuing Education.

Hoang writes history for Vietnamese swimming at ASIAD

Young swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang, 18, has written history for Vietnamese swimming following his success at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 recently held in Indonesia where he won one silver and a bronze medal.

Overtime regulations need careful thought

 VietNamNet Bridge – An unpalatable fact about working overtime in Vietnam was revealed in a survey conducted by Institute for Workers and Trade Unions not long ago.

Are asset declarations reliable?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Xuan Xiem, member of the Party Central Inspection Commission talks to the Khoa học và Đời sống newspaper (Science and Life) on how to draw a clear line between a gift and a bribery act.

Government bonds lose their sheen

VietNamNet Bridge – Though the interest rates on government bonds with maturity terms of one to 15 years have increased in recent times, there seems to be little appetite for them among investors.

Hanoi mayor welcomes WEF ASEAN 2018

On the occasion of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 (WEF ASEAN 2018) in Hanoi, chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung sends Viet Nam News an exclusive welcome note 

Waste pond incident contained: Lao Cai authorities

A waste pond connected to a DAP fertiliser factory in the northern province was compromised late last week and over 45,000cu.m of mud and untreated chemical-filled wastewater spilled over into nearby neighbourhoods

Scientists, local authorities disagree on irrigation project in the Mekong Delta

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Cai Lon – Cai Be irrigation project, which will connect the Cai Lon River to Cai Be River in the Mekong Delta region, faces opposition from scientists.

I’m really the best in the eighth

 VietNamNet Bridge – A strong sprint saw South Korean professional cyclist Im Jaeyeon win the eighth stage of VTV International Cycling Tournament – Tôn Hoa Sen Cup yesterday.

Embracing tech in early childhood education

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Minh Hanh’s five-year-old daughter Mai told her she had a class presentation about her favourite pets later that week, Hanh knew just what to do.

More and more old people suffer from dementia in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 1.3 million people in Vietnam suffer from dementia and it is forecast that number will rise in the future.

Ha Noi FC takes early victory in V.League 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi FC beat Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) 2-0 in the 21st match of V.League 1 yesterday at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi.

Regulations needed for online supplement sales

New weight loss products have flooded the market, with companies aiming to take advantage of peoples’ desire to have a slim body without the need for strict diets or strenuous exercise.

Leading VN, Japanese artists perform at friendship concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert celebrating the friendship between Vietnam and Japan took place on Sunday (September 9) in Hanoi.

Busan to celebrates Asean Culture House

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 1st anniversary of ASEAN Culture House (ACH) will be held on September 14 in Busan, South Korea with a wide range of culture activities and art performances.

Hanoians to say sawasdee as Thai festival comes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Muay Thai (Thai boxing), traditional dances, beautiful destinations and Thai street food will all feature in the 2018 Thai Festival to be held in Hanoi on September 15 and 16.

Hue exhibits royal items carved with dragons, phoenixes

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 80 precious items carved with dragons and phoenixes are on display in the former imperial capital city of Hue to celebrate 25 years since UNESCO awarded the title of World Heritage Site 

Illegal bus services, poor station management hinder road transport development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal coach and bus services are a big concern for the country, despite the authority’s best efforts to put the brakes on those flouting the law.

Rural incomes see strong gains: Report

Over the past ten years, rural areas in Vietnam have been thriving as households’ income and per capita income all witnessed a marked increase, helping to reduce poverty and improve quality of life in the countryside.

Concert showcases music by Vietnamese-American composer Lam Phuong

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert showcasing music composed by Vietnamese-American Lam Phuong will be held at IDECAF in HCM City next week.