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Workshop features Hàng Trống folk paintings

 VietNamNet Bridge – A workshop featuring Hàng Trống folk paintings, a genre of traditional Vietnamese woodblocks by artisans in Hanoi, will open next week in HCM City. 

Palliative care relieves suffering for both patients and families

Every morning, Dr Bui Thi Thanh Huyen and her colleagues in the palliative care unit at HCM City Children’s Hospital make their rounds in the neonatal intensive care department to assess the need for palliative care, 

Soprano debuts La Vie En Rose in operatic pop style

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese soprano Hien Nguyen – a member of the semi-classic music group Moc Mien, has decided to pursue a solo career with the release of her debut music video La Vie En Rose.

Officials punished for expressway failings

The state-run Viet Nam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has suspended the director of the Da Nang-Quang Ngai Management Board for his failure to ensure the construction quality of the Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway.

Gov’t calls for social network ethics code

The Government has urged the Ministry of Information and Communications to build a code of ethics on social networks for internet service providers and users to create a healthy networking atmosphere in the country.

Registration hotlines reduce waiting time at hospitals

Leaving home in northern mountainous Lao Cai Province at 6:30 in the morning to go to Hanoi for a health check-up, Mai Huong and her daughter were able to return the same afternoon, much sooner than she had imagined.

Japanese film festival to open this weekend

 The Japanese Film Festival 2018 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue and Hanoi from November 2 to December 23.

Viet Nam-Australia boxing friendly event to take the ring

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam-Australia boxing friendly event, Victory 8, is scheduled to take place on November 3 in HCM City’s Nguyen Du Gymnasium.

Nam beats Ollert in first match of Việt Nam F5 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam booked a ticket to compete in the second round of the men’s singles category of the Việt Nam F5 Futures – Hải Đăng Cup 2018 in the southern province of Tay Ninh yesterday.

Ancient citadel in need of preservation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent encroachments at Co Loa Ancient Citadel that threaten to destroy the important historical site have experts and members of the public worried.

Grassroots healthcare system is the ground for healthcare sector

Vice chairman of the National Assembly’s Social Affairs Committee Bui Sy Loi talks to Đại biểu nhân dân newspaper about how grassroots healthcare system must be the foundation for improving the sector.

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Tourism set to return to Bach Dang Wharf

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City’s People's Committee has approved the use of Bach Dang Wharf once again for river-based tourism after a three-year gap.

Festival promotes Ninh Binh tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival 2018 was launched on Sunday in the historical land of Ninh Binh Province.

New cavefish species found in Quang Binh cave

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists at the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources have announced the discovery of a new fish species endemic to a cave system in the central region’s Quang Binh Province, 

Quang Binh debuts new tours to magnificent cave

Quang Binh Province debuted tour itineraries to the Hang Vom-Gieng Vooc Cave system late last week, offering visitors another choice for caving trips aside from the world’s biggest cave, Son Doong.

Vietnam, New Zealand boost defence cooperation

 Major General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army received Eamonn O'Shaughnessy, head of the New Zealand Ministry of Defence’s International Branch, in Hanoi on October 29.

HCM City firms owe $77.4m in social insurance

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 815 enterprises in HCM City owe more than six months of social insurance payments, while thousands of enterprises owe two months.

Traditional market renovation still face challenges

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Long Bien District began a project to renovate old traditional markets to be more modern in 2016, but only 13 of the 20 existing markets have been upgraded so far.

Ly Hoang Nam to compete in Viet Nam F5 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam will start his quest for the men’s singles title at the Viet Nam F5 Futures – Hải Đăng Cup 2018 in the southern province of Tay Ninh today.