Cold wave to hit northern VN tomorrow evening

 VietNamNet Bridge – A strong cold wave is travelling from China to Viet Nam’s northern region and will lead to the temperature dropping by 10 degrees Celsius, the National Hydro Meteorological Service has said.

Hanoi's headmaster, vice principal dismissed for ethics code violation

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Cau Giay District decided to dismiss Ta Thi Bich Ngoc, principal of Nam Trung Yen Primary School, and vice principal Nguyen Thi Huong on Tuesday morning.

Hanoi FC draws Filipino Ceres 1-1 at AFC Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi Football Club was held to a 1-1 draw by Ceres Negros from the Philippines in a Group G match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup at My Dinh Stadium yesterday.

Chinh and Di named in fourfourtwo’s U20 best footballers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Website fourfourtwo.com of the UK has named Vietnamese footballers Ha Duc Chinh and Ho Minh Di in its list of 20 best footballers under the age of 20 in Southeast Asia.

Fee collection at Hai Phong ports is legal: local government

 The collection of fees for the use of infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at all ports in northern Hai Phong City is as per the laws and regulations.

The best banh mi in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Different fillings, pate, rolls, eggs with crispy crust and steak have all made Vietnamese bread (banh mi) sandwiches world-famous street food.

New strategy needed to improve HIV treatment quality

 A new strategy should be applied in HIV/AIDS prevention and control, with a focus on early treatment in HIV-positive cases, ambulatory treatment, and extending treatment services to jails and remote and poor areas.

Cashew export predicted to earn $3 billion

 Vietnam’s cashew export in 2017 is hoped to reach 3 billion USD, an increase of 160 million USD from 2016, according to the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS).

Khmer writing on “buong” leaf gets national intangible heritage status

The art of writing on “buong” leaf of Khmer ethnic minority people in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has been recognised as national intangible heritage.

Vietnam Fashion Week Fall – Winter 2017 to open in Hanoi

 Vietnam Fashion Week Fall – Winter 2017 will take place from February 24 – 26, at the Vietnam Television Station at 43 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi. 

Japanese-presented cherry trees planted in Bac Ninh

 As many as 100 Japanese cherry trees were planted in Nguyen Van Cu Park, Bac Ninh city of the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 22. 

Hanoi to launch second BRT bus

 The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed launching a second Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route connecting Lang – Hoa Lac hi-tech zone and Kim Ma street, Ba Dinh district, Deputy Director of the Department Ngo Manh Tuan said on February 21.

State-owned firm reform pace too slow: official

 The transfer of State enterprise ownership to the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has been disappointing, Nguyen Dinh Cung, Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), said at a conference in Hanoi on February 21.

NA Standing Committee deliberates various issues

 The National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 7th session in Hanoi from February 20-21, where deputies discussed a range of issues, including a draft law on amendments and supplements to the 2015 Penal Code.

APEC financial policies in response to disasters discussed

 Experts underscored the necessity and significance of the Finance and Disaster Risk Insurance Initiative within the framework of APEC at a seminar that concluded in Nha Trang city, the central province of Khanh Hoa on February 21. 

APEC members support APEC Year 2017’s priorities

 Representatives from 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum have showed their support for priorities proposed by Vietnam for APEC Year 2017 while attending a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 20.

Czech promoters of Vietnamese culture honoured

 The medal "For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism" was awarded to two Czech politicians at a ceremony held at the Vietnam Embassy in the Czech Republic on February 22.

Vietnam Air shareholders okay aircraft sale plan

 Shareholders of Vietnam Airlines have approved a plan to sell and lease back four new aircraft of which the corporation will take delivery this year.

Hanoi theater to remake The Tale of Kieu with modern music

 The masterpiece “Truyen Kieu” (The Tale of Kieu) by Nguyen Du, one of Vietnam’s greatest poets in the 18th century, will be revived on stage with the remake of modern music, reports Vietnamplus.

Coral reefs relocated en masse for Vinh Tan power project

 Up to 10,000 clusters or blocks of corals have been relocated to the Hon Cau Marine Protected Area to facilitate the dredging of passages for building the Vinh Tan thermoelectric center project in Binh Thuan.

New casino rule attracts big investors, new players

A flight carrying the representative of a US-based group which runs many large casinos worldwide landed in Vietnam just days before Vietnam’s traditional Tet holiday. 

Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra brings classical concert to music lovers

 A concert featuring pieces of classical music by the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra will take place at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music on February 24.

American stand-up comedian William Childress performs in Saigon, Hanoi

 American stand-up comedian William Childress William Childress will perform at Game On Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and at Standing Bar in Hanoi on February 22 and 23.

French-Vietnam musician Nguyen Le to tour in Vietnam

 Nguyen Le, a French Jazz musician and composer of Vietnamese ancestry, will tour Vietnam in a programme entitled “Hanoi Duo” from February 24 to March 1.

Ho Chi Minh and State Awards to be presented

 The President has decided to present ten Ho Chi Minh Awards and 56 State Awards for Literature and the Arts to outstanding works from across the country.