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HCM City begins construction of 70 transport projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport expects to start construction on 70 transport projects this year.

Healthcare sector strives to control epidemic

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year, the healthcare sector aims to reduce death rates caused by diseases and epidemics to increase life expectancy.

Vietnam Golf Coast forms to create unique golf destination

Seven golf course in central Vietnam have joined together to form a new golf-specific marketing group – the Vietnam Golf Coast – extending from the up-and-coming city of Da Nang to the foothills of Hue and shores of Hoi An.

Emmy award winner Vo Van Anh performs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The California-based Vietnamese zitherist Vo Van Anh, whose stage name is Vanessa Vo, will perform at Soul Live Project Complex in District 3 tonight.

Vietnam must beat Yemen for Asian Cup next round

 VietNamNet Bridge – A big win over Yemen in Group D’s last round match yesterday evening will help Vietnam having reach the knock-out stage of the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

East Sea issue in the spotlight during press meeting

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam would remain consistent in its policies regarding the South China Sea, which seek to respect international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, ...

Vietnam, UK discuss post-Brexit trade, investment ties

 The second session of the Vietnam-UK Working Group on Trade and Investment Dialogue took place in London from January 14-15, focusing on orientations for cooperation after the UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit).

HCM City truck drivers test positive for drugs

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of truck drivers and truck driver assistants in HCM City were found to have used drugs after local authorities of Truong Tho Ward and police of Thu Duc District conducted tests last weekend.

Food and friendship draw foreign visitors

ASEAN has applied various strategies to boost tourism. The unique cultures and diverse models of eco-tourism, recreational activities and travel options have made the region a top choice for tourists all over the world. 

The four Binh islands, paradise on earth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nha Trang is gearing up for the 2019 National Touridm Year themed "Nha Trang — Colour of the Sea". Bui Quynh Hoa shares her trip to Tu Binh, four wild and amazing islands

Keeping the fire of hand embroidery alive

Since Vietnam became a republic in 1945, many craft villages have moved away from their traditional sources of income. One start-up business is trying to update and maintain the 300-year-old craft of embroidery

Conference discusses potential impact of Laos’ Pak Lay hydropower project

 Representatives of Mekong Delta localities, central departments, and agencies, as well as scientists gathered at a conference on January 15 to discuss the potential impacts of the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos.

VNR growing again after down years

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Railway (VNR) aims to accelerate its growth to a rate of 8 per cent in 2019 after suffering depression from 2015 to 2017.

Maritime industry lacks human resources

 VietNamNet Bridge – Universities need to train nearly 15,000 navigating officers and other shipping personnel by 2020 to address a shortage of human resources in the maritime industry, 

VN poet’s works published in South Korea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Works by Vietnamese poet Mai Van Phan have been published in a collection with South Korean writer Ko Hyung Ryul.

Mai Vang awards honour young talents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten talented artists in film, music and theatre have been honoured at the 24th annual Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) Awards ceremony at the HCM City Opera House.

Vietnam, RoK scientists gather at symposium on applied physics in Hanoi

 Nearly 80 leading scientists in applied physics and materials science from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are gathering at the Vietnam – RoK International Symposium on Applied Physics (V-KISAP) 2019.

Government News 15/1

Vietnam, Cambodia NA agencies look to foster collaboration, Preparations needed for taking over positions at multilateral forums: Deputy PM, Former US Secretary of Commerce vows to contribute to Vietnam-US ties

Smell of Tet fast approaching

 VietNamNet Bridge – With the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday fast approaching, it’s all hands on deck in an incense village in HCM City’s outskirt district of Binh Chanh.

Clearning, repair services in demand before Lunar Tet

As many as 4,000 university students in HCM City are offering housecleaning services to raise funds for a charity programme called Nhà Sạch Đón Tết (Cleaning House to Welcome Tết),