Vietnam wins bronze at Asian Youth Olympic Games 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young Vietnamese athlete Le Tien Long won the bronze medal in the men’s 2000m steeplechase at the Asian Youth Olympic Games 2018, held in Bangkok, Thailand

Vietnamese steel struggles amid growing protectionism

Improving competitive capacity to expand export markets and understanding of international trade regulations are significant for Vietnamese steel firms to respond to trade defence lawsuits in the context of growing protectionism.

Sperm quality improved by adding nuts to diet, study says

 Eating nuts regularly could improve sperm health, a study suggests. Men who ate about two handfuls of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts daily for 14 weeks improved their sperm count and had more viable "swimmers",

Sentinel satellite exposes sulphur dioxide pollution

They say the local smelting industry produces 1% of all the sulphur dioxide (SO₂) going into the air globally, 

VN should be resilient to shifting megatrends: WB

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s economy can be re-defined by focusing on the effective exploitation of four megatrends affecting the country’s sustainable and competitive development.

To relieve test anxiety, look beyond university

 VietNamNet Bridge – June 25, 2018 will become an unforgettable day in the life of thousands of students in Vietnam. No, not because it’s the ninth anniversary of the death of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, but because it’s the day ...

CBRE: HCMC office and retail space short of supply

 There was no new supply in Ho Chi Minh City’s office market in the second quarter of the year, according to CBRE’s Q2 Quarterly Report highlighting the city. 

Mystery of the Human Body exhibition in HCMC sparks controversies

Head of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Vi Kien Thanh has just asked the HCMC's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report on the controversial Mystery of the Human Body exhibition.

Two missing after Saigon river collision

 One person has been injured and two others are missing when a container ship from Mongolia collided with a barge carrying sand on the Saigon River on July 4.  

Hanoians flock to guesthouses to avoid the heat

Many guesthouses in Hanoi have already closed at around 9 pm in the past week since they are full as people seek shelter from the heat wave.

Drug ring busted in central Nghe An province

 Police in the central province of Nghe An and the anti-drug unit of the Vietnam Coast Guard have smashed a drug ring, confiscating large quantities of drugs transported from Laos to Nghe An. 

Artworks of Vietnamese, Korean artists showcased

 Twenty-five artworks including paintings, videos and installations made by artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on July 4.

20 items earn more than $1 billion in export revenue for VN in H1

As many as 20 products recorded more than 1 billion USD in export turnover in the first half of 2018, accounting for 85.6 percent of Vietnam’s total exports, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

First Vietnamese language post-graduate course in Ukraine

 A graduation ceremony was held in Ukraine’s capital city of Kiev on July 3 for the first class of post-graduate students of the Taras Shevchenco National University of Kiev’s Vietnamese Language and Literature course.

Comic festival to kick off on Hanoi's book street

Visitors to Hanoi's book area on 19/12 Street will have chance to participate in a comic festival that will take place on the street this weekend.

Vietnamese wake-up alarm app available in iOS App Store

Alarmeow, a wake-up call application created by a group of young Vietnamese is now available at the iOS App Store.

Thailand cave: Rescuers in race against weather as rains close in

 Rescuers in Thailand are racing against the rains to free 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.

Vietnam ships lychee around world

The northern province of Bac Giang has sold more than 207,000 tonnes of lychees this year, including more than 1,000 tonnes shipped abroad.

Investors meet barriers when making outward investments

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s outward investment has increased by 30 times compared to 10 years ago, according to the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIEs). 

Events for kids at National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various cultural activities dedicated to children will take place at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, Son Tay Town, Hanoi in July, 

Hanoi deserted as temperature soars to 64 degrees

Many streets in Hanoi have been left deserted during noon due to the blazing hot temperatures.

Travellers say, ’Thank you, Vietnam!’

 VietNamNet Bridge – Our names are Marine and Antoine. We are a French couple, and last year, we decided to make a trip around the world over the course of 12 months. We left France on November 28th last year.

HCM City residents complain about stink from waste treatment complex

Residents in HCM City’s District 7 have demanded that authorities should resolve the environmental problems caused by the Da Phuoc solid waste treatment complex and the bad odour from its landfill.

Vietnam’s fruits enter choosy markets

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam fruits have penetrated 60 markets as food safety standards have improved in recent years.

Vietnam, France agree to cooperate in building smart cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and France have agreed to work together in urban development and building smart cities, with a focus on exchange of information and expertise in the fields,