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VN'S top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam ousted from semi-finals of France F21 Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top male tennis player Ly Hoang Nam was ousted from the semi-finals of the France F21 Futures tennis tournament on Saturday.

Phan Van Anh Vu prosecuted for Dong A Bank’s losses of $160m

The Supreme People’s Procuracy announced on Sunday its decision to prosecute the notorious real estate mogul Phan Van Anh Vu and 25 defendants for allegedly causing losses of more than US$160 million to Dong A Bank.

Vietnamese teen missing in the UK

 MANCHESTER — Police in the United Kingdom say they are growing concerned about the whereabouts of a teenager from Vietnam.

One decade of transforming lives

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten years ago, Bui Thanh Thuy drew three question marks to describe herself.

Innovative students give back to their communities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many creative students have used their initiatives to help their communities.

Flooding season brings out the best of Gao Giong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gao Giong - Cao Lanh in the southern province of Dong Thap was in the middle of the flooding season.

A veteran freely accommodates elderly lottery ticket vendors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Len, a 60-something veteran, is preparing blankets and cleaning up beds for elderly lottery ticket vendors who stay at his house.

Book maps groundbreaking artist’s career

Artist Thang Trần Phềnh was not only one of the first Vietnamese artists to graduate from the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine (Indochina Fine Arts College) — the first fine arts school in Indochina — he was also among the first to display

A trip to Ba Lang An Peninsula

 VietNamNet Bridge – Holidaymakers are flocking to Ba Lang An Peninsula for its crystal clear waters, the musical sounds of nature, ancient rock formations, and fresh seafood.

First Vietnamese sight-impaired MC inspires passion for life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Huong Giang has overcome a disability that left her blind as a sixth grader and is now a popular TV and radio presenter who is shining a light for others. 

Fancy a snakehead fish, head and all?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Diners in HCM City should check out Bún Cá Lóc Phan Lê, a new restaurant that will surely please lovers of all things fishy. 

Kay Nguyen: the screenwriter's story

Standing behind the success of The Tailor (Cô ba Sài Gòn), Tèo Em, Siêu sao Siêu ngố and several other movies, screenwriter and director Kay Nguyen tells Khoa Thu the story of the country’s emerging commercial cinema scene 

Talented people need a good working environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Former Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan speaks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) about the need for policies to convince talented Vietnamese scientists living abroad to return home.

Vietnam, Indonesia aim for breakthroughs in economic ties

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have stressed the need to create breakthroughs in bilateral economic cooperation, making it the main pillar of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia. 

Soil sedimentation clogs Vinh Hy Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge – Soil sedimentation is expanding in Vinh Hy Bay in the central province of Ninh Thuan, causing difficulties for waterway vessels, especially fishing boats and passenger boats.

Vietnam, Japan mutually attractive for travellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – A report from the Viet Nam National Administration for Tourism shows that Japan was among the top three tourism source markets for Vietnam.

Free breast cancer screening for women aged 35 or more

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City Oncology Hospital and the Supportive Fund for Cancer Patients - Bright Future are offering free breast cancer screening for 1,200 women aged 35 or more.

Vietnam, Indonesia aim for breakthroughs in economic ties

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have stressed the need to create breakthroughs in bilateral economic cooperation, making it the main pillar of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia. 

Lam is best goalkeeper of V-League 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Van Lam was one of four goalkeepers called up to the national football team to prepare for AFF Cup 2018 by coach Park Hang-seo.

UN climate change report launched in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A landmark UN report on the impacts of global warming was shared in Vietnam on Wednesday.