Conquering Y Ty to chase clouds on Lao Than Mount

Lao Than Mount in Y Ty commune, Lao Cai province, is one of the most checked-in summits by backpackers where they can bathe their eyes in seas of cloud.

Vera Quartet to perform in Vietnam for the first time

 Vera Quartet from world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music will perform in Vietnam for the first time the Curtis On Tour: Vera Quartet concert in the cozy space of the HCMC Conservatory of Music’s Concert Hall on Saturday, April 20.

Trade Ministry aims to establish national competition commission

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade is consulting with the relevant ministries and agencies to establish a national competition commission by merging the Vietnam Competition Authority and the Vietnam Competition Council.

CAAV warns of fake tickets during upcoming holidays

 The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has advised passengers to buy air tickets on the official websites of airlines or at ticket offices and authorized outlets to avoid purchasing fake ones.

NA Chairwoman, EC President discuss EU-Vietnam FTA

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker agreed that the signing and ratification of the EVFTA should be sped up for mutual benefits, during their meeting in Brussels on April 4.

HSBC forecasts Vietnam’s economic slowdown in 2019

 Vietnam’s economy will grow at 6.6 percent this year, slightly down from last year’s 7.1 percent, HSBC has forecast in a report it released this week.

144 movies registered for Kite Awards 2018

 More than 50 film production establishments across the country have registered a total of 144 movies for the Kite Awards 2018.

$2.3bil poured into Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone

 The Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has, to date, attracted 30 tourism projects, with total capital exceeding 55 trillion VND (2.3 billion USD).  

Vietnam attends 23rd ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting

 Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung is leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 23rd ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting which opened in Chiang Rai, Thailand, on April 5.

Vietnam Private Economic Forum to be held in early May

 The Vietnam Private Economic Forum is scheduled for May 2 and 3 in Hanoi, announced the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission on April 5.

The hidden cave and waterfall near Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – A hidden cave under the Voi Waterfall (Elephant Falls), called Hang Gio (Wind Cave), is located in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Autistic children communicate through art

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artworks by children with autism have gone on display at an exhibition to mark the World Autism Awareness Day (April 2).

Toxic air pollution to shorten children's lives by 20 months, report says

 Air pollution will shorten the life expectancy of children by 20 months on average, with kids in South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan most vulnerable, 

Businesses still face shortage of highly qualified staff

VietNamNet Bridge - Universities, businesses and leaders of the Ministries of Science & Technology, Education & Training all say they face difficulties in enrolling postgraduates. 

HCM City sets up police teams at traffic hotspots

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Traffic Police Office will set up more traffic-police teams at traffic-jam hotspots and take random drug and alcohol tests of drivers in various areas in the city.

Evidence of early humans unearthed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 1,000 stone objects and 600 pieces of meteorite dating back 800,000 years have been unearthed at archaeological sites in An Khe, the central highlands province of Gia Lai.

HCM City to tear down 15 old apartment building

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Construction of HCM City plans to tear down 15 grade-D apartment buildings in the city by 2020 to ensure safety for residents.

Former capital hosts art exhibition

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 200 photos on nature scenery of sea and islands are on display at Hoa Lu Culture History Site in northern province of Ninh Binh.

Discovering the Japanese cultural spaces found in HCM City

HCM City has an array of check-in points for young travelers to discover, many of which have been inspired by Japanese culture. Notable areas to explore include Khanh An monastery, Japan Town, and Oishi Town.

Innovation space for students inaugurated in Mekong Delta city

An inaugural ceremony for the “Maker Innovation Space” (MIS) in the Can Tho University was held in the Mekong Delta city of the same name on April 5.

New wave of investment expected in Industrial Zones

VietNamNet Bridge - Industrial real estate developers are busier than ever as they are expanding existing IZs and developing new ones in anticipation of a new FDI wave into Vietnam.


Binh Duong win first AFC Cup match

 VietNamNet Bridge – Struggling Becamex Binh Duong grabbed their first win in the Asian Football Confederation Cup beating Shan United 2-1 in the third round match of Group G on Wednesday in Yangon.

The divorce settlement of the world’s richest person

 Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced Thursday that they have agreed to divorce terms, with MacKenzie Bezos set to hold on to a chunk of Amazon stock.

Discovering the Japanese cultural spaces found in HCM City

HCM City has an array of check-in points for young travelers to discover, many of which have been inspired by Japanese culture. Notable areas to explore include Khanh An monastery, Japan Town, and Oishi Town.

 

Vietnamese scientists make stem cell drug for treating lumbar degenerative disc

A group of scientists in the Institute of Stem Cell of the University of Science have been successful in making a drug made from stem cell for treating lumbar degenerative disc and knee osteoarthritis, the first of its kind in the country.