Dozens of enslaved workers left in jungle

VietNamNet Bridge – After rescuing 32 enslaved workers from a farm in Dak Nong province, Quang Nam’s provincial police announced to have over 20 others remaining in the jungle.

Chinese coach Chen Yun Fat returns to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly one year after leaving Vietnam’s national female football team, coach Chen Yun Fat has returned to Vietnam to help the team prepare for the 16th Asian Games (ASIAD).

Mango trees recognized as part of national heritage

VietNamNet Bridge – Nine ancient mango (Mangifera foetida Lour) trees at Hanoi’s Voi Phuc temple have been recognized as part of national Vietnam’s heritage.

Russia sends manned spaceship to space

The first upgraded Russian Soyuz spaceship with three astronauts onboard has blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan early Friday

Toni Braxton is bankrupt, again

U.S. singer Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy a second time, citing millions of dollars in debt, according to media reports Friday.

Crocodile breeders’ association to be set up in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Crocodile breeders are lobbying management agencies for the establishment of a breeders’ association.

How new students familiarize themselves with big cities and lecture halls?

New university students now have to struggle to live in big cities, where everything is expensive, and start a new life, where there are many joys and troubles as well.

Farm produce export: good prices offset lower export volume

The high prices in the world’s market are supporting Vietnam’s farm produce exports. However, the input material shortage may put obstacles in exporters’ way.

Some big banks lower their profit targets

A lot of banks have reported satisfactory profit for the third quarter and the first three quarters of the year.

What cars are financial millionaires in Hanoi using?

The three brand names of cars that Hanoi’s financial millionaires most favour are Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley, according to local newspaper VnExpress.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 7/10

Viet Nam prepares to host women’s world champs; Nguyen receives sought international chess title; Phuong signs three-year deal with SHB Da Nang

People power helps build bridges

When floods and storms washed away 11 bridges in a commune in Kon Tum Province in the Central Highlands early this year, locals did not wring their hands and wait for the authorities to rebuild them.

POLITICS IN BRIEF 7/10

Party leader lauds community built by overseas Vietnamese; Heritage site aims to lure investment from RoK; Vietnam elected as IPU Assembly Vice Chair

About the giant crocodile skull, forced growth, fight against poaching...

A representative of the Wildlife Action Group International in Germany congratulates the forest protection forces of Lam Dong province for their successful fight against poaching and illegal trade of wildlife in Vietnam.

Pagodas and Buddhist temples in old Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – Below are old photos of Hanoi’s pagodas and temples selected by retired history teacher Doan Thinh and his son.

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Major calligraphic exhibition opens in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 250 unique paintings of various sizes and styles are now introduced at a large-scale calligraphic exhibition at the Temple of Literature.

Hanoi looked from above

VietNamNet Bridge – These valuable photos about old Hanoi are selected from a 2000-picture collection about Hanoi compiled by a retired teacher Doan Thinh and his son.

Ambassadors warmly support VietNamNet’s initiative

VietNamNet Bridge – The support of Ambassadors is the great encouragement for VietNamNet Newspaper’s initiative of the Day of Reconciliation (September 9). They will popularize this idea out of Vietnam’s borders.

HCM City in serious land depression

Many areas in HCM City are physically sinking 7-10mm a year and up to over 15mm annually in some places, according to the latest report of the HCM City-based Geo-Information Centre under the HCM City National University.

Free eyecare for 30,000 people

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 30,000 residents in the remote and rural areas of six provinces will be provided with free eye check-ups from October 10 to 23. In addition, 30 poor people will benefit from free crystalline lens surgeries.

University students work hard, struggle to keep studying

After school hours, many students rush to restaurants, pubs, bookstores or shopping malls, where they begin new working shifts.

Trading retail premises can bring huge profit

Many investors now rush to purchase retail premises, because this is considered a very profitable business

Banks stop disbursement, university students weep bitterly

Banks and universities have voiced the same concern that the narrowing of the programme on lending to poor university students will force many students out of schools.

Vietnamese businesses told to prepare for exploiting EU market

News that Vietnam and the EU will kick start the negotiation for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the time to come is good news for Vietnamese businesses.