Hang Pagoda distinctively

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is home to many Khmer pagodas worth a visit, but the most popular and original one is probably Hang Pagoda, or Cave Pagoda.

Helping others helps themselves, volunteers learn

 VietNamNet Bridge – Everybody likes receiving a gift while many enjoy giving a gift because it makes them feel good.

Project to restore wetlands reserve launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a four-year long project to restore the Lang Sen Wetlands Reserve in the southern province of Long An.

Folk game at risk of disappearing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huu Chap Village in Bac Ninh Province has played the traditional game bamboo keo co (tug of war) for hundreds of years, but now it is being lost amid rapid socio-economic development,

Thai billionaire to acquire Vietnamese beer, milk manufacturers

Thailand billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, who recently bought Metro Cash & Carry, a German distributor in Vietnam, is moving ahead with a plan to buy Sabeco, a brewery, and Vinamilk, a dairy producer.

Higher fines for land license delays

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has released a decree detailing fines for land administration offences, which range from VND500,000 ($23) to VND1 billion ($47,600) depending on the violation.

French photographer shows Vietnam heritage and culture to world

VietNamNet Bridge – An innocent look from a minority Vietnamese child, a smile of an elderly woman, or even a scenery of Vietnam’s rice field are all being presented to the world as something very familiar to a Vietnamese.

ASEAN targets sustainable growth

The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Le Luong Minh, has urged the bloc's policymakers and businesses to pro-actively take decisions and actions to tackle challenges to sustainable development.

Russian annual inflation rate estimated to reach 9 pct by year end

Russia's annual inflation will near 9 percent by year end, Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Monday.

Duo combine a mixture of styles

 VietNamNet Bridge – The duo of pianist Pho An My and composer Dang Tue Nguyen will present a new stage production that combines the traditional art of tuong and chamber music.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 18/11

 Billiards Cueists to compete for individual title in Seoul; Cueists to compete for individual title in Seoul; Dong Thap grab two gold medals in cycling

What tourists are saying about Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An, with its beautifully restored houses, shops and public buildings has a reputation of being a favourite getaway of budget minded travellers, the type of cultural hub

Foreign-currency price fluctuations benefit businesses

VietNamNet Bridge – The appreciation of the Vietnam dong against other currencies has benefited many import/export companies.

Hong Kong hosts Asian cultural show

 VietNamNet Bridge – An art show featuring Asian cultures was held on Sunday, Nov 16, in one of the most crowded tourist hubs in Chinese Hong Kong.

State bank’s monetary policy applauded by international community

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has succeeded with its macroeconomic management policies, international financial experts have said.

U.S. research reports "weak spots" in Ebola's defenses

U.S. researchers said Monday they have identified "weak spots" on the surface of the deadly Ebola virus that are targeted by the antibodies in ZMapp, the experimental drug cocktail administered to several patients during the recent Ebola outbreak.

Art for profit leads to moral decline

 VietNamNet Bridge – Literature and art made solely for profit has contributed to declining social morality in Viet Nam in recent decades, art researchers said during a seminar in Ha Noi.

Four ministers respond to NA question time

Four cabinet members will be queried about pressing issues of the National Assembly (NA) concern at a three-day question time of the 8th session of the 13th legislature, starting on November 17.

East Sea talks make progress in Da Nang

In spite of the negative fallout from "unrestrained" actions of a party in the East Sea dispute, talks on restoring stability in the area have made headway, experts said yesterday.

European Music Festival to entertain VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2014 European Music Festival will open in Ha Noi on Saturday and in HCM City next Monday, with artists from seven European countries and Viet Nam participating.

Viet Nam win more Asian Beach Games gold medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam added one gold, one silver and three bronze medals at the Fourth Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand, yesterday, Nov 17.

Vietjet launches air cargo service

VietNamNet Bridge -– Low-cost airline Vietjet Air today introduced its affiliate company, Vietjet Air Cargo, which will provide global air-cargo transport services.

MOET struggles for the right to compile textbooks

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) said it must be involved in compiling a set of textbooks for every grade, but the public does not support the idea.

Motorcycle companies struggle to stay afloat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Motorcycles manufacturers in Viet Nam are trying to survive in the face of a prolonged market slump by introducing more budget units with higher domestic content.

Flooding in HCM City won’t be settled in next few decades: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities’ flood control plans have become outdated as existing facilities cannot handle the increased flooding.