Photo exhibition on bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The photo exhibition "From ruins to revival" on the effects of atomic bombs on the two Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II is underway at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi.

More well-known foreign films to screen in Hanoi this week

VietNamNet Bridge – Audiences in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy well-known movies from France, Hong Kong, and Germany this week.

Is there a new South Korean investment wave in the stock market?

VietNamNet Bridge - Samsung Securities and Caldera Pacific will become the second largest investor when they acquire a 40 percent stake in Dragon Capital fund management company.

Anti-nuclear campaign group wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

 A campaign group seeking a global ban on nuclear arms won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, given the award by a Nobel Committee that cited the spread of weapons to North Korea and said the risk ...

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Tropical depression to strike Vietnam’s central coast

A tropical depression is situated in Hoang Sa archipelago, around 450km east of the central province of Quang Binh and Da Nang City, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting announced on October 9.

Domesticated elephant’s first baby dies

 The first domesticated elephant in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak gave birth to the first baby on October 8, however, it died right before being born.

Saigon's underground parking lot transformed into busy market

An underground parking lot in HCM City has been turned into a busy market which attracts lots of visitors.

HCM City, Binh Duong to treat Ba Bo pollution

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City and Binh Duong Province People’s Committee have agreed to collaborate on treating pollution at Ba Bo Canal during the 2017-18.

VN banks rush to cash in on digital wallet

 On September 13 Samsung launched its mobile payment service, “Samsung Pay”, in partnership with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam. Like Samsung, Apple also plans to bring its digital wallet, “Apple Pay”, to Vietnam soon.

Dedicated teacher Van Nhu Cuong passes away

 Associate Professor Van Nhu Cuong, 80, principal of Hanoi-based Luong The Vinh High School, passed away early Monday in Hanoi after fighting cancer for three years.

VN candidate for UNESCO General-Director expresses contribution bids

 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on October 9 convened a ballot to vote for the new UNESCO General-Director. 

South Koreans arrivals to Vietnam booming

 The number of South Korean tourists to Vietnam in general and to Da Nang city, Quang Nam province in particular have sharply increased recent years, creating challenges of tourism products and services development for this market.

Some police and retailers may store guns to help prevent suicide

 Most law enforcement agencies and many gun retailers may be willing to temporarily store firearms to help prevent suicide,

Wastewater treatment far behind urbanization speed: expert

 Vietnam’s drainage and wastewater treatment system has been old, downgraded, asynchronous and unable to catch up with urbanization speed, said Mr. Cao Lai Quang, chairman of Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association.

Boeing helped finance bailout of Monarch Airlines in 2016: FT

 Boeing Co had pumped in more than 100 million pounds ($130 million) into Britain’s Monarch Airlines which collapsed last week, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Boutique coffee shops of HCM City

Home Coffee, Midway, Hoai Niem and Darkroom are the four favourite destinations for young people seeking a cup of Joe in Ho Chi Minh City.

Exhibition on spring calendars opens at book street

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s culture, history and landscapes are major themes of calendars for 2018, which are being showcased at the HCM City Book Pedestrian Street.

Danang Dragons beat HCM City Wings at VN Basketball League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Danang Dragons beat HCM City Wings 63-60 in the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium in Da Nang yesterday.

Three Idiots win Wonderful Da Nang contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – A team calling itself "Three Idiots" was named the winner of the first Wonderful Da Nang tourism experience contest at an awards ceremony in the central city yesterday. 

Thai referees to officiate at VN-Cambodia match

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai referees will manage the match between Viet Nam and Cambodia in the qualifying round of the Asian Cup 2019 to be held at the My Dinh National Stadium tomorrow.

More milk tea shops open in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more milk tea shops have opened recently, even though the selling price is relatively high for the majority of Vietnamese.

Vietnam Railways in grave need of restructuring

With its cumbersome and ineffective apparatus, Vietnam Railways (VNR) plans to restructure its operations to resurface and regain market share.

How to make Vietnam a major destination for cruise holidays?

 The cruise ship tourism market has great potential and in recent times has seen a significant and rapid rise in popularity, as shown by the increasing number of foreign visitors travelling by sea to Vietnam.