More traffic cameras planned for HCM City

 The HCM City Department of Transport has sought permission to rent 100 more cameras to monitor traffic safety, saying there are no cameras on a number of streets and intersections, which poses difficulties for authorities to tackle traffic problems.

Hanoi revokes 16 delayed projects for violating land law

 Hanoi’s Department of Construction has announced a list of 16 projects which have violated the Land Law due to excessive delays.

Son Tra – a gift of Mother Nature

 Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang city is seen as a “green lung” for the city. it was dubbed as a “treasure” with a rich animal and plant ecosystem varying from tropical rainforests to coastal reefs.

Vietnam ease into semis after comfortable win

 Viet Nam eased into the semi-final of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Cambodia on November 24.

Vietnam sees opportunities after US withdraws from UPU

After 140 years of use, the US has decided to leave UPU (Universal Postal Union), saying that the benefits are insufficient. The withdrawal is expected to be a great opportunity for Vietnam’s shipping and delivery service.

Vietnam-China border defence relation gets better by time

Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the fifth Vietnam-China border defence friendship exchange, which took place recently.

Taste of Thanh Hoa in the heart of Hanoi

Hương Vị Xứ Thanh celebrates the culinary style of Thanh Hoa through typical dishes. Owner Luong Xuan Nguyen is so passionate about his food he specially sourced most of the ingredients from the province.

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Vietnamese sits on domestic gold mine, but cannot exploit it: experts

Vietnam’s 90 million-consumer market is a ‘gold mine’ in the eyes of foreign producers, but local companies are ignoring it, experts say.

Hard-working mum wins opera contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Opera singer Dao To Loan, who started her career from zero, now teaches at the Viet Nam Academy of Music (VNAM). 

Vietnam’s education making the grade

 Vietnam is drawing closer to the target of raising the ­education system to advanced regional level by 2030, and ­accomplishing the tasks set out by a government resolution on regulating comprehensive reforms in education five years ago.

Japanese-funded transport projects answer Vietnam’s growth demands

Many key transportation projects in Vietnam using Japan’s ODA have been put into action over the past 45 years since the two countries established their diplomatic ties. 

Medicinal herbs of the Dao people

The Dao in Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh province, are famous for medicinal herb remedies, particularly herbal baths to cure and prevent diseases. 

Southern localities prepare for typhoon

 More than 6,000 residents in HCM City’s Cần Giờ and Nhà Bè districts have been evacuated to safe areas as the city braces for the ninth typhoon of the year.

What are the right wages for a low-cost labor force?

Will a low-cost labor force continue to help Vietnam attract FDI in the 4.0 industry revolution?

CPTPP: opportunities, challenges await VN’s agro-forestry-fishery

 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create opportunities for Vietnam to expand markets for major exports like wood and timber products, and seafood. 

Vietnam’s handcrafted chocolate becomes popular

With a great passion for chocolate, Bui Darassamy, a Canadian-Vietnamese has founded Kimmy’s Chocolate brand – traditional handcrafted chocolate from Vietnam.

Australian newspaper gives tips on exploring Hoa Lo Prison

 During the Vietnam War, the American POWs nicknamed the prison the Hanoi Hilton and most visitors to Hanoi today do consider a visit to this place an essential part of their itinerary.

Vietnam champion ASEAN beach football tourney

 Việt Nam triumphed the ASEAN Football Federation Beach Soccer Championship on Saturday in Indonesia.

Sick kids find solace in hospital class

 VietNamNet Bridge – On a Saturday morning in September, a special first day of school took place in a small room at HCM City’s Tumour Hospital.

Foreign funds gear Vietnam’s firms to integration

 Many Vietnamese firms have received capital from foreign funds, which have contributed to increasing their competitiveness significantly.

Non-profit schools on the rise

 Despite early concerns about its feasibility, non-profit education is gaining ground in Vietnam with both foreign and domestic investors flocking to the burgeoning sector.

Na Hang lake: A great area to get out of the city at the weekend

 Taking a boat trip on Na Hang lake in Tuyen Quang province amid the cool breeze in late autumn is a sound choice to get out of the city at the weekend.

Con Dao Island – Two experiences in one trip

When Ly Thu Trang set foot on Con Dao Island, the first thing she saw was a coconut tree, its trunk bent over on the white sandy beach. It’s exactly like the scenes she often sees on postcards. Now it appears in front of her eyes.

Special author sows seeds of kindness

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tra My has just published her fourth book. Over the past two years, My has typed up her thoughts about life and interviews with inspirational figures, using only one finger.