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Vietnam, EPGA work to promote golf movement among youths

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) and Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) - the first international golf academy in Vietnam, on March 11 signed a cooperation agreement towards promoting golf movements among young people in Vietnam. 

Logistics sector expects e-commerce to drive rapid growth

On February 11 Logivan (LOGIVAN Technologies Pte), a Vietnamese platform that connects truckers with shipping companies, secured US$5.5 million from venture capital firm Alpha JWC and two angel investors, 

Son Eunju wins third stage of Binh Duong cycling event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Son Eunju of South Korea’s Sangyang triumphed in the third stage of the Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament - Biwase Cup 2019 on Sunday.

Stroke-preventive supplements bring father and son more than first prize

 VietNamNet Bridge – Luu Hai Long has never been an outstanding student. He’s just your average 11th grader at Phan Dinh Phung High School in Hanoi. 

Vietnam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and head of the ministry’s Information and Press Department Le Thi Thu Hang speaks to Thế Giới & Việt Nam newspaper on Vietnam’s efforts to provide the best conditions ...

Vietnam’s potential for AI application is huge

Le Anh Son, who is currently working as Assistant Professor in Institute of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Japan, talks to Thời báo kinh tế Sài Gòn about how Vietnam can catch up with the global trend ...

HCM City association supports aspiring artists

The HCM City Fine Arts Association for years has organised numerous programmes and exhibitions to help young artists from the city and southern provinces to develop their skills and career.

The dedicated ’flood watchers’ of central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central region of Vietnam usually bears the brunt of tropical storms that lash the country each year.

Why is a Vietnamese movie accepted in US, Canadian theaters?

 "Hai Phuong” or “Furie” has become the first Vietnamese film to be released in the US, receiving significant compliments from movie-goers and critics. 

HCM City to crack down on pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has announced an action plan in 2016-20 to reduce environmental pollution.

Vietnam optimises ASEM cooperation to raise its position: official

 Vietnam will make the best use of open opportunities for result-oriented cooperation generated by the Asia-Europe Meeting to serve its socio-economic development and improve its position in the international arena,

Daniel Nguyen wins men’s single and doubles at VTF Masters 500

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-American tennis player Daniel Nguyen triumphed in the men’s singles and doubles at the Viet Nam Tennis Federation (VTF) Masters 500, the Hai Dang Cup, 

Saigon Heat lose to Westports Malaysia Dragons in ABL

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Saigon Heat lost to Westports Malaysia Dragons 80-76 at the MABA Stadium in the ASEAN Basketball League on Sunday.

Cherry blossom festival opens in Quang Ninh

 The 2019 cherry blossom – Yen Tu yellow ochna flower festival opened at the Yen Tu Truc Lam culture centre in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh’s Uong Bi city on March 9.

“Japanese Culture Festival” in Da Nang city

 The Da Nang Museum on March 10 held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 to popularise the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors.

Social start-up seeks to help people with disabilities

Vulcan Augmetics, a start-up that produces modular, affordable prosthetics, has won the first Viet Nam Blue Venture Award, which honours social entrepreneurs who aspire to make a positive change in society and spread the message 

Vietnam gears toward 4.0 university

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prof. Nguyen Huu Duc from Ha Noi National University talks to Dân Trí (People’s Education) newspaper about the country’s plan to develop smart universities for the fourth industrial revolution.

The Ministry of Transport’s role in BOT toll collection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Dinh Tho, Deputy Minister of Transport, speaks to Tiền Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on his ministry’s role in ensuring all BOT projects fulfill their assigned missions.

Young doctor finds calling in remote district

 Duong Manh Huy learned about a project in which young doctors would volunteer to work in poor districts and on islands when he was a fourth-year student at the Ha Noi Medical University.

Vietnam an ideal market for foreign fruit exporters

 VietNamNet Bridge – In recent years, many foreign fruit exporters have entered Vietnam to take advantage of local people’s rising popularity of imported fruit in the country.