Islands in Vietnam struggle to deal with ‘mountains’ of waste

VietNamNet Bridge - Many islands in Vietnam suffer from serious pollution, but no solution has been found to solve the problem.


Artists’ new productions commemorate musician Trinh Cong Son

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singers and musicians from HCM City have released new productions to commemorate the late musician Trinh Cong Son and to mark his 18th death anniversary on April 1.

Mekong Delta to store water during dry season

The Southern Institute of Water Resources Research has asked farmers and irrigation management units in the Cuu Long Delta region to store water in ponds and canals for the dry season this year.

NA leader meets organisers of Vietnam Global Leaders Forum in Paris

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on March 31 met organisers of the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VLGF) as part of her ongoing visit to France.

Gov’t urged to help local banks lure foreign capital

The Government should help Vietnamese banks lure capital and experience from prestigious foreign banks so as to help local firms develop sustainably, experts said.

HCM City begins work to become southern logistics hub

 The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade has reported to the city government that it is appraising tenders from contractors to develop logistics facilities and turn the city into a logistics hub for Southern Viet Nam.

Convenience stores have strong development in the future

 Convenience stores with many advantages are expected to dominate the local retail market, according to experts.

An hour of activity may keep disability away, new research shows

 Losing the ability to move and perform the activities of daily life can lead to a loss of independence and even be deadly, so researchers are focusing on preventing conditions that can lead to disability.

Ngu Hanh Son mountain – a spiritual place

 In early 2019, Da Nang city held a ceremony to receive the title of special national relic for Ngu Hanh Son Mountain. 

Vietnamese researchers repurpose plastic waste with world’s first PET aerogel

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite being a fairly new material with a little over 100 years of history, plastic has permeated every part of modern life.

Young people clean up Son Tra Peninsula

More than 100 young people cleaned Da Den Beach at Danang’s Son Tra Peninsula on March 31.

Hanoi among TripAdvisor's best world destinations

 Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has been listed among the top 25 destinations in the world in the annual Travelers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor.

HCM City faces challenges in preserving old villas

 HCM City People's Committee has recently asked the HCM City Development and Research Institute to co-operate with state departments, associations, and the general public to gather opinions about preserving architecture heritage in the city.

Cave complex in Dien Bien province named national relic site

 The Huoi Cang-Huoi Dap cave complex in Pa Ham commune of Muong Cha district, the northwestern province of Dien Bien, has been recognised as a national relic site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Alley expansion brings growth to HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The expansion of alleys has improved convenience for residents and enhanced the image of HCM City, 

Ngu Hanh Son mountain – a spiritual place

In early 2019, Da Nang city held a ceremony to receive the title of special national relic for Ngu Hanh Son Mountain. 

E-learning, blended education expected to become more common in VN

VietNamNet Bridge - E-learning is expected to be the major education model in the 4.0 industry revolution era, with training programs personalized to fit learners.


Vietnamese movie wins prize at Oxford int’l short film festival

 Vietnamese film “Infill and Full set” by Dao Duc Hai won the Best UK Drama award of the recent 2019 Oxford International Short Film Festival (OXISFF).

Biomedical research has potential to produce new Vietnamese drugs

Biomedical research by scientists nationwide has led to important findings that could produce new Vietnamese-branded drugs and medical treatments, but commercialisation of research results faces challenges, 

VN mattress market set for strong expansion: experts

 Vietnam’s strong economic growth and rapid increase in per capita income has driven demand for a better quality of life, thus the development of the interiors market, including for mattresses, according to experts.

Jail sentence for Vietnamese suspect in DPRK citizen’s death

 The Shah Alam High Court in Selangor state of Malaysia on April 1 sentenced Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong to three years and four months imprisonment.

HCM City urges completion of urban development programmes

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City should push for completion of programmes on flooding, pollution, traffic congestion and urban renovation, Tran Vinh Tuyen, vice chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, 

HCM City Travel Fair offers new tours with discounts

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 40 travel agents, airlines and hotels will participate in the annual HCM City Travel Fair that will take place from April 11 to 14 at September 23 Park in District 1.

HCM City to call for Public-Private Partnerships in education

HCM City should create favourable conditions and introduce regulations to promote Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the education sector, which is in need of an international standard learning environment, 

Tours to DPRK sold out at the Int’l Travel Mart

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam International Travel Mart (VITM) wrapped on Saturday, with travel firms hailing its success.