Discovering hidden Thien Ha cave in Trang An landscape complex

Located in Trang An landscape complex in Ninh Binh province, Thien Ha cave regularly attracts large numbers of visitors who come to witness the pristine and historic scenery on display in the cave.

In photos: rush hour hits Hanoi

Hanoi regularly suffers from gridlock during peak hours as millions of vehicles take to the streets.

Regulations relaxed for vocational investments

 The launch of the fresh Decree No.15/2019/ND-CP outlining the implementation of the Law on Vocational Education is expected to ease procedural difficulties for foreign investors to open vocational training schools in the country.

Bánh ướt lòng gà - a must-try in Da Lat City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The early morning chill in Da Lat City makes staying in bed longer very tempting. But I always try to leave my warm blanket, go out and breathe in the cool atmosphere.

Vietnam, US join hands to heal war wounds

 A symposium called “Settlement of war consequences: Path to reconciliation and future cooperation between Vietnam and the US” will be held in Washington on March 26.

Cinderella – a ballet for all seasons

 Cinderella may be the most popular ballet produced by the HCMC Ballet. Perhaps The Nutcracker rivals it, but that work is closely associated with Christmas. Cinderella, by contract, is a ballet for all seasons.

VFF face fine as flares blight victory

 The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) are poised to receive a fine from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after fans set off flares during the recent under-23 international between Vietnam and Indonesia.

Vietnam calls for more int’l support in war consequence settlement

Vietnam wants the international community to join efforts in dealing with war consequences, helping the country develop sustainably and participate in UN peacekeeping operations more actively. 

 

Chinese smartphone players quickly gain ground in Vietnam

 Chinese smartphone players have quickly gained market share in Vietnam by offering innovative products at competitive prices.

Gulf eager to develop $8 billion LNG complex in Ninh Thuan

 Gulf Energy Development proposed to invest $7.8 billion in the Ca Na LNG project in Ninh Thuan province for the second time, showing its determination to develop the project.

HCM City solicits foreign investment for 245 projects

 Ho Chi Minh City announced 245 projects calling for investment in 2019, opening up opportunities for foreign investors to invest in the city.

Ten resettlement areas to be built for households hit by road project

 VietNamNet Bridge – The North-South Expressway project in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa would require 186 households to be reallocated, 

Climate change dries up wells in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Climate change was to blame for falling water resources, causing low water levels in the Ma River in the central province of Thanh Hoa and affecting nearby wells.

HCM City seeks to learn from Singapore’s smart-city experience

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is looking to Singapore’s “smart city” experiences to develop a scheme to build creative urban areas in districts 2 and 9, 

HCM City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway faces increasing traffic congestion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Heavy traffic and frequent congestion has turned the HCM City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway into a low-speed road.

Art festival takes place after controversy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The contemporary arts festival Đáo Xuân Chín took place last weekend in Hoa Binh Province after it was granted a licence by the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Dak Lak struggles with drought

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like other provinces in the Central Highlands, Dak Lak is currently in the middle of the peak dry season.

Le Quang Liem shines at Sharjah Masters chess event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese Grandmaster Le Quang Liem shone at the Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship in UAE on Sunday.

Concert around the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – The concert Around The World will kick off new season of Viet Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) under the baton of guest conductor Martin Garcia Leon this week at the Ha Noi Opera House.

VUG Dance Battle 2019 opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam University Games (VUG) Dance Battle 2019 started in Hanoi on Sunday.

Photos depicting VN scenes among aerial contest winners

Photos by three Vietnamese photographers have been selected as winners of the 2018 SkyPixel Aerial Storytelling Contest – an annual contest held by SkyPixel, one of the world’s popular aerial photography communities.

Complaints raised over metro adjusted bus routes

 Public bus users in Hanoi have complained about inconvenience when a number of bus routes have been changed to prepare for the operation of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line.

98 Hanoi officials punished over construction violations

 As many as 98 employees at the Department of Construction in Hanoi have been punished after letting too many violations occur.

Vietnamese artists join global environmental movement

Many Vietnamese artists have actively responded to the global Challenge for Change movement for environmental protection. 

Krossing Over Arts Festival 2019 returns to HCM City, Hanoi in April

 The Krossing Over Arts Festival (KOAF) 2019 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 5-11 and Hanoi from April 13-21.