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Novel about young to be launched in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – A novel by Nguyen Huy Thiep has been published in Vietnam for the first time since it was released in France 13 years ago.

45th Ha Noi Moi Newspaper Run to start on Sunday

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 45th Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) Newspaper Run is scheduled to start at Hoan Kiem Lake on Sunday.

Cancer patients struggle with new circular

 VietNamNet Bridge – New Ministry of Health regulations on cancer treatment for outpatients from other provinces is causing problems to hospitals and thousands of sufferers.

Multi-level marketing scam transferred to People’s Court

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Supreme Procuracy transferred the Lien Ket Viet multi-level marketing scam case to the Ha Noi People’s Court on Monday.

Hospitality sector will further develop: executives

 VietNamNet Bridge – With its still huge untapped potential, the Vietnamese hospitality market has become a hot destination for many local and foreign investors. 

Steamed dumplings show Vietnam’s history

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bánh bột lọc is a popular dish in Vietnam’s north and central regions. These clear dumplings cooked in banana leaves are said to have originated in the former imperial capital city of Hue.

Minister confirms teacher shortages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Education minister Phung Xuan Nha on Monday stood before a committee hearing at the National Assembly to explain a shortage of thousands of teachers nationwide.

Traces of early humans found in Tuyen Quang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists have found various traces of early people living 4,000 years ago in some caves in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.

Popular Vietnamese pianist Quang to perform in Hanoi

Renowned Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang, who has won many international piano competitions, will perform as an invited artist at piano series No.3 Évolution that will be held at Hanoi Opera House on October 3.

Dance workshop features Korean choreographer

 VietNamNet Bridge – A workshop on dance by South Korean theatre lighting designer Song Young Kyeon will open Tuesday at Le Thanh Theatre in HCM City’s District 5.

Additional 17 stocks put under alert, supervision and trading suspension on HNX

 The Ha Noi Stock Exchange (HNX) has announced an additional 17 shares subject to alert, supervision and trading suspension.

Teachers given autonomy to select sets of textbooks

“One curriculum, many sets of textbooks”, a new policy which will soon take effect, welcomes publishing houses in Vietnam to compile textbooks, ending Vietnam Education Publishing House’s long-held monopoly.

Head of mobile ranger team admits receiving bribe

Authorities in the Central Highland province of Dak Nong on Monday confirmed they had started criminal proceedings against the head of a forest ranger team for his involvement in the illegal logging 

Mekong Delta region now in peak season for dengue fever

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 10-year-old boy who suffered from multiple organ failure after contracting dengue fever has been discharged from the hospital after a more than month-long recovery period, 

Vietnamese artists show optimism at exhibition in US

 VietNamNet Bridge – The life of Vietnamese people is reflected through contemporary artworks on display at the exhibition held in the US.

Elderly artist makes magic with collage

At the age of 80, Nguyen Thi Phi Loan is still connected to the realm of art thanks to her work in the medium of paper and fabric. With no prior sketches or pre-set themes, she creates entire worlds by mixing colours 

Environment Ministry detects 158 illegal scrap importers

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 158 individuals and organisations have been found illegally importing scrap into Vietnam as they are not certified to carry out such activities.

More graduates needed for social sciences, humanities fields

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economic development in recent years has shown the importance of the social sciences and humanities, but the number of graduates trained in these fields has failed to meet demand, 

Exploring solutions to the affordable housing crisis

 VietNamNet Bridge – For years, social housing has been a hot issue in Vietnam. Living in decent, affordable housing in a reasonable location is one of the most important goals for all Vietnamese people.

Tourism boom fuels upscale hotel supply: Grant Thornton chief

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has experienced unprecedented growth in the hospitality sector. Most hotels and resorts have high occupancy rates and construction of many new ones is underway.