Cu Lao Cham suffers fresh water shortage

 Cu Lao Cham Island in the central province of Quang Nam is facing the severe shortage of fresh water partially due to the on-going drought.

Unique exhibition of literature, art and music comes to Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Artists of different nationalities and backgrounds will co-organise an event that features an interplay of literature, art and music from the East and West in Hanoi next month.

Hundreds battle to get gifts for the dead in HCM City

 Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday around the Cho Lon area in Ho Chi Minh City's District 5 to collect money thrown out by local families during the Amnesty of Unquiet Spirits Festival.  

Hanoi family pursues mooncake mould making for decades

 A family in Hanoi has spent up to 35 years on making wooden-made mooncake moulds. 

Lan goes for gold in 400m hurdles in ASIAD

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese athlete Quach Thi Lan made it into the final round of the women’s 400m hurdles after reaching the finish line in second place at Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia on Sunday.

Veterans targeted in financial scams

 Many veterans and elderly in the central region have been tricked into buying overly expensive items after being invited to free tours.

VN President's interview with Egyptian press

 President Tran Dai Quang has granted interview to Egyptian press on occasion of his State visit to Egypt from August 25-29.

Indonesian ride-hailing firm pressures Grab

 After just a short time being launched in Vietnam, Indonesian company Go-Jek’s services have attracted many drivers and passengers.

Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated train to test run in September

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated railway is set to launch after a testing phase lasting between three to six months.

Mainland frauds damage island garlic brand

 The sale of garlic falsely marked as Ly Son garlic has damaged the brand name of the major crop of the Ly Son Island in recent years.

Unpicking the cyber-crime economy

 Turning virtual cash into real money without being caught is a big problem for successful cyber-criminals.

Industrial waste pollutes HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial waste has been piling up on several streets in HCM City, creating pollution and hurting the quality of life of local residents.

ICT Day to promote Vietnam-Japan IT collaboration

 Japan ICT Day 2018 themed “Vietnam – Japan IT Cooperation in the 4th Industrial Revolution” will take place in Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang from August 28-31.

HCM City: various entertainment activities scheduled for public holiday

 Entertainment and recreational establishments in Ho Chi Minh City have prepared a host of activities to serve demand during the occasion of the Nation Day (September 2), also a public holiday in Vietnam.

Original vestige unearthed at the Hai Van Gate

An excavation on the Hai Van Gate complex on the 490m above sea level Hai Van Pass has unveiled a clear layout of the old foundations of citadel walls and a section of the north-south route dating back to 1470.

Airlines add more flights for National Day holiday

 Several domestic airlines have announced plans to add more flights to serve surging travel demand during the National Day holiday which falls on the weekend from September 1-3. 

Social News 27/8

Aus4Equality program on gender equality launched, Central Highlands children with cleft lip, palate get free operations, Vietnamese celebrate Buddhist Vu Lan Festival in Laos, India, Prime Minister signs directive on strengthening management of drugs

South Korean investors buy more real estate in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - A partner has registered to buy 250 condotels for South Korean buyers at a high-end resort in the central province of Quang Nam, sources said. 

Artists showcase work after int’l exchange camp

 VietNamNet Bridge – A painting exhibition featuring more than 40 art works by 22 artists from 11 Asian countries is now open in downtown Hanoi.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 27/8

 Remittances to HCMC steady, Capital market faces imbalances, Impacts of revolution 4.0 on banking sector, Detailed guidance needed to tackle bad debt: experts, Sacombank, Becamex Binh Phuoc ink deal            


Mekong Delta looks to promote tourism

 Localities in the western region of the Mekong Delta need to foster regional cooperation to create highly competitive tourism products, officials have said.

Ballet classes for adult: Why not?

When you picture a ballet class, you might imagine little girls in tutus or maybe professionals leaping across the stage. But a special class in Hanoi shows us dancers can come in all shapes, sizes and ages.

HCM City high up on the itinerary for early 2019

 Skyscanner, a Scotland-based travel fare aggregator, has a few hot recommendations for vacation enthusiasts around the world who have begun making travel plans for early next year.

Hanoi’s signature ice creams impress diners

 Ice-cream came to Vietnam many years ago and has become a favourite. Let’s join us for a tour to Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, a place renowned for serving top ice cream among both locals and visitors.

Mekong Delta net village busies in flooding season

This year’s flooding season is forecast to arrive earlier in the Mekong Delta. During these days, the Thom Rom net weaving trade village in Can Tho city is busy with trading households working night and day to serve fishing demand.