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Passengers fined for carrying more cash than permitted

A couple from the Tay Nguyen province of Lam Dong has been fined VND30 million for carrying cash exceeding the permitted amount without customs declaration when checking out for international exit at airport.

Hue to move local Museum of History

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has plans to move items managed by the local Museum of History in order conserve the buildings that hold the museum.

Composer fights against child abuse and violence

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 200 artists and children participated in a music video titled Giữ Lấy Tuổi Thơ (Preserve Childhood), to appeal for society to fight violence against children, paedophilia and sexual abuse. 

Bilingual book of childhood stories launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – Simple children’s stories are told in a new book by Tran Ngoc Anh Thu which has been released in Hanoi.

Art exhibition honours diversity in creativity

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Fifth Hà Nội Open Exhibition will open today, showcasing the work of professional and amateur Vietnamese and foreign artists.

Vietnam defeat Malaysia at AFC U19 Women’s Champs

Vietnam’s U19 women enjoyed their first victory after beating Malaysia 2-1 in the first qualifying round of Group E at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Women’s Championship, 

NA deputies talk debt, sea economy

During a discussion on the country’s current debt, NA deputies urged the Government to tighten the management of investment funds, as well as prioritise projects that help link different regions of the country

Nam beats Trung at Viet Nam F4 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s tennis golden hope Ly Hoang Nam beat Hoang Thanh Trung on the fourth day of Việt Nam F4 Futures – Hải Đăng Cup 2018, held at Hải Đăng tennis complex stadium, Tây Ninh Province.

Hue returns to play at volleyball tournamen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s veteran volleyball player Pham Kim Hue will return to play for Vietinbank in the PetroVietnam - Ca Mau Fertiliser Cup 2018, said one of the organisers.

BMW owner arrested for fatal car crash

Police on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for the owner of a BMW who allegedly killed one woman and injured another six after she drove into several vehicles at a traffic light in HCM City last weekend.

Liem beats Brazilian chess grandmaster at Isle of Man Open

Vietnam’s No 1 chess player Le Quang Liem beat Brazilian grandmaster Krikor Mekhitarian in the third round at the Isle of Man (IoM) International Chess Tournament, held on Tuesday at Villa Marina, Isle of Man, England.

Man fined $4,000 for exchange of $100

Police in the southern city of Can Tho plan to propose less harsh punishments on foreign currency exchanges at unlicensed organisations after a citizen was fined VND90 million (US$4,000) for trading a $100 banknote

Quince Saigon lives up to the foodie hype

Among the newest eateries to enter the bustling HCMC foodie scene, casual fine dining spot Quince is one name that everyone is raving about. The Nomad Quynh went to find out if it lives up to the hype.

Climate change sinks the delta, mindset worsens it

 VietNamNet Bridge – The sinking situation of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta in the south of Vietnam—seen in the rising tides and worsening floods affecting the region—is obviously caused by climate change. 

Bad debts are heavy load on tax agents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Dai Tri, deputy director of the Viet Nam Taxation Office talks to Hải Quan (Customs) newspaper about efforts to avoid losses in tax collection and to recover bad debts.

Armed robberies on the rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of armed robberies have been reported in recent months, raising public concern over security and social order.

Art exhibition raises money for poor women

Teachers Nguyen Thi Thuy Huong and her friend Tran Vu Hoang both have a passion for the arts. In honour of this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day, the artists will be auctioning off some of their works to help women undergoing hemodialysis.

Vietnam’s fashion taking next big leap

The Vietnam International Fashion Week returns next weekend to showcase the latest collections by Vietnamese and international designers in what can be regarded as the country’s best efforts to put forward the best ...

Poor ethnic households equal 52.7 per cent of VN’s total

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of poor ethnic minority households accounts for 52.7 per cent of the country’s total poor households, according to Do Van Chien, Minister-Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs.

Ha Tinh’s resettlement residents thirsty for a decade

 VietNamNet Bridge – Families in the central province of Ha Tinh who were relocated 10 years ago to make way for a development project still have no access to fresh water.