Tan Cuong tea hill at dawn

 Visitors to Thai Nguyen province are impressed by the stunning beauty of Tan Cuong Tea Hill and Nui Coc Lake at dawn.

Ban flower- the hidden charm of northwest region

 White Ban or Bauhinia flower, a famous icon of the Northwest region, is blossoming all across the mountains and forests in northwestern Vietnam, drawing numerous tourists.

Pha Din Pass attractive with blooming flowers

 A most dangerous mountain pass in Vietnam, Pha Din has become more attractive and beautiful when buckwheat and many other kinds of flowers are blossoming.

International Living: Vietnam ranks 5th among top retirement destinations

 North American-based magazine International Living, has named Vietnam among best Asian countries for US retirees.

Hue Citadel opens until late in the evening

 The Hue Former Citadel Conservation Centre has announced that it is opening the former palace for the cooler evening hours of 7:00pm-10:00pm starting April 22, thereby allowing visitors to escape the summer heat.

“King of pangasius” suffers unexpected loss

 Differences between audited and unaudited financial statements areunavoidable, however, a difference of up to trillions of VND caught Hung Vuong Joint Stock Company (HVG)’s investors by surprise.

Environmental industry to be important economy by 2025

Vietnam aims to develop the environmental industry into an important economic sector by 2025, which meets the demand for protecting the environment and gradually exports eco-friendly and competitive technologies, services and equipment.  

Vietnam actively copes with potential epidemics

 The epidemics abroad are likely to break out in Vietnam unless preventive measures are taken, head of the Health Ministry’s Preventive Medicine Department Tran Dac Phu warned. 

Seven die after suspected food poisoning in Lai Chau

  At least seven people died following a suspected case of food poisoning in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on February 13, the provincial People’s Committee reported.

“Beijing – ASEAN culture journey” comes to Hanoi

 A southern traditional cake festival will take place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho from April 6 to 9.

Ministry warns of foot and mouth disease spread

The Ministry of Health has asked people across the country to take protective measures against hand, foot, and mouth disease after data from the ministry’s General Department of Preventive Medicine showed that over 2,100 people ...

Firms slam Hai Phong’s rocketing port fees

 Businesses have complained about the decision to charge high fees for using infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at all ports in Hai Phong city.

Vietnam among top five Asian exporters to Canada

 Vietnam remained the fifth biggest exporter to Canada in Asia, after China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China) in 2016.

Vietnamese firms eye investing in Myanmar

 Vietnamese small-and medium-sized enterprises are keen to explore investing in Myanmar, according to Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper.

Vietnam Airlines leases six A321neo aircraft

 The Vietnam Aviation Corporation (Vietnam Airlines) said on February 15 that it has inked a contract with Aviation Capital Group (ACG) to lease six Airbus A321neo planes in the long term.

Unplanned migration from northwest to Central Highlands restricted

 Unplanned migration from northwestern provinces to the Central Highlands has fallen thanks to State policies on ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Studies find dangerous lead levels in kids

VietNamNet Bridge – Children living in villages where lead-acid batteries are recycled are known to be at elevated risk of lead poisoning, as are children living near smelters or in cities, experts say.

Rangers to protect elephant herd in Quang Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forest rangers were ramping up efforts to protect the seven-elephant herd which recently showed up at the forest edge in Quang Nam Province’s Que Lam Commune, the unit head said.

Vietnamese silk heads to New York catwalk

 VietNamNet Bridge – Held annually in February and September, New York Fashion Week is one of the most anticipated events in the industry and attracts hundreds of brands and famous designers across the world.

Thousands of youth voluntarily sign up for military service

 Thousands of young people across the country voluntarily departed for military service today (Feb. 14), the Vietnam Military High Command has said.

Thailand sweep Vietnam 5-0 in Asian badminton event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand beat Viet Nam 5-0 in the first Group C match of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships held in HCM City yesterday.

Textile firm investigated for pollution

VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Environment Administration (VEA) will collaborate with the Hai Duong Department of Environment to tackle the “environmental incident” recently caused by a Chinese textile company,

2017 MTV Europe Music Awards to be held in 'musical epicenter' London

 The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place in London this year, more than 20 years since the ceremony was last held in the British capital, channel MTV said on Tuesday.

TV show on Japanese-Vietnamese love affair to air in Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – A TV show about the love between a Japanese reporter and Vietnamese student will air in Japan early next month.

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