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800,000 Vietnamese suffer from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

 VietNamNet Bridge – An estimated 800,000 people in Vietnam suffer from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which requires expensive polysomnography and respiratory polygraphy screening tests.

’VN Tarzan’ to return in new documentary

Ho Van Lang, who had lived in jungle with his father for more than 40 years in the central province of Quang Ngai, will be featured in a new documentary to be released by Docastaway travel company in 2019.

Injured Trong misses Asian Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Midfielder Tran Dinh Trong will miss the Asian Cup 2019, which will be held from January 5-February 1 in the United Arab Emirates.

Traditional bronze casting brings prosperity, pride

 The traditional craft of bronze casting in Che Dong Village, Thieu Trung Commune in the central province of Thanh Hoa has been famous nationwide for sophisticated products that are highly valued in economy, history and culture.

Community volunteer to guard endangered langurs

A farming community in the central province of Quang Nam has been volunteering to protect a critically endangered troupe of gray-shanked douc langurs (pygathrix cinerea) that have made the area their home.

Poonah paper – a spiritual connection on the verge of oblivion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Poonah paper is used by Mong ethnic people on special occasions like death anniversaries, the New Year Festival and other ritual ceremonies.

Science shouldn’t be resticted to men

Tran Thi Minh Anh from the Tran Phu High School for Gifted Students in Hai Phong was among the three Vietnamese gold medalists at the 29th International Biology Olympiad held in Iran in July. 

Photographer Nicolas Cornet: I wish viewers know more about Vietnamese culture

 As a person who has a natural association with Vietnam, French photographer Nicolas Cornet has introduced several works in his photo book on Vietnamese pagodas.

Humble Duc plays a key role in Vietnam’s success

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though Phan Van Duc only received a last-minute call-up to the national U23 side and wasn’t a first choice of his head coach at the start of this year, the striker has proven a key player for a national team

Vietnam, Cambodia enhance cooperation in border management

 Vietnam’s Border Guard High Command and the General Immigration Department under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior held a conference on cooperation in immigration and anti-transnational criminals in Phnom Penh on December 14.

Hanoi's traditional flavours threatened

Vietnam has one of the most diverse and appealing cuisines in the world with local specialties that have become globally famous like phở, bún chả and bánh mỳ. These dishes have been served up for years, ...

Vietnam, US boost co-operation to prevent infections

Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on co-operation in infection prevention, 

‘Balade en France’ brings visitors on a journey to France

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of activities honouring French cuisine and culture will be held during the ‘Balade en France’ (Walk in France), which will begin tonight in Hanoi.

Phuong wins fourth stage of NKKN cycling event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngo Van Phuong won the fourth stage of the Nam Ky Khoi Nghia (NKKN) cycling race in Laos yesterday.

Unique museum dedicated to ao dai

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beauty of ao dai (traditional long dress) and its diversified adaptations are reflected through exhibits at the Ao Dai Museum in HCM City.

Go off the beaten track in beatiful Dak Lak

 VietNamNet Bridge – On bus No.15 heading to Don Village from Buon Me Thuot City, I accidentally spotted Yok Don National Park. The sign pricked my curiosity and sense of adventure. 

Rare trees cut down in nature reserve

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rare tree species have been found chopped down in a Vietnamese nature reserve, but authorities are denying any deforestation occurred.

Vietnam’s illegal ivory market is thriving

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal ivory is widely available at physical and online retail outlets throughout Vietnam, according to a new TRAFFIC report published with support from USAID.

Exhibition showcases modern art on traditional material

 VietNamNet Bridge – Contemporary art works performed on do (poonah) paper are featured in an ongoing exhibition at the VICAS Centre for Assistance and Development of Contemporary Arts (VICAS Art Studio) in Hanoi

Suspected kidney trader arrested in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 29-year-old man in Hanoi was recently arrested on suspicion of running a kidney trading ring, local police said yesterday.