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Transport Ministry to tighten emission control of vehicles

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport plans to tighten emission control of automobiles to curb air pollution, Giao thong (Transport) newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Health ministry urged to resume supply of malaria drugs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health should resume supply of malaria drugs to hospitals in many provinces that have not had the disease for a long time, 

Vietnam, Indonesia promote strategic ties

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Indonesia should put more efforts into strengthening their strategic co-operation to face challenges posed by the shifting geopolitical nature of the Asia-Pacific, 

Cold snap a blight for elderly, children

 VietNamNet Bridge – An increasing number of elderly people and children have been hospitalised in recent days as the northern region was struck by cold weather.

Are district education departments essential?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The functioning of district¬ level education departments has come under public scrutiny after a teacher suggested they are abolished for being ineffective and obstructionist.

When it gets cold in Hanoi, banh gio cravings arise

 VietNamNet Bridge – Among the myriad Vietnamese dishes made with rice, be it main courses, side-dishes or snacks that are meals in themselves, the softest gluey texture belongs to the banh gio

Green City contest generates award-winning ideas

 VietNamNet Bridge – A project to build playgrounds for children in urban areas won a US$3,500 prize on Saturday. 

Many lecturers not qualified

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many university lecturers in Vietnam are not qualified as they hold below standard degrees, statistics recently released by Ministry of Education and Training revealed.

Vietnam not taking advantage of free labour mobility

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two years after joining the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Vietnam’s labourers have not tapped the opportunities brought about by greater labour mobility, 

Newly formed HCM City Magic Club opens

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Magic Club’s 44 magicians, most of whom work for traditional art theatres and circus troupes, will begin performing this week in the city.

Linh wins Yonex Italian International

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thuy Linh won the Yonex Italian International badminton tournament on December 17.

Sanna Khanh Hoa enter Mekong Club Championship final

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sanna Khanh Hoa have earned a ticket to compete in the final of the Toyota Mekong Club Championship 2017.

Hanoi seeks to protect sidewalks from drivers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Following HCM City’s lead, Hanoi authorities are installing fences along sidewalks in a pilot programme to prevent vehicles from encroaching them.

Toll collection on National Highway 5 for capital recovery

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has provided an explanation on the controversial toll collection policy on National Highway 5.

Through the lens: Vietnam’s island wonderland

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beautiful landscapes of Vietnam’s sea and islands of Vietnam, lives of islanders and the marine economy are featured in an exhibition that opened on Thursday in Hanoi.

PM approves But Thap Pagoda preservation

The overall plan to preserve and promote the values of But Thap Pagoda, a special national cultural historic relic in the northern province of Bac Ninh, has been approved by the Prime Minister.

Exhibition highlights beauty of Literature Temple

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 50 photos featuring the Literature Temple by night are on display at an exhibition being held at the temple in downtown Hanoi.

Disciplinary action taken against officials for violations

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission, during its meeting on Sunday, decided to take disciplinary action against some officials for violating Party and State regulations.

My Tam open-air concert in Da Nang set to wow fans

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fans of pop singer My Tam will flock to the open-air concert at the Pham Van Dong Park in Da Nang tomorrow to watch their idol perform songs from her latest album. 

Court to open proceedings against turtle trafficker

The People’s Court of the central coastal province of Nha Trang will begin proceedings on Monday in the case against Hoang Tan Hai, who was found illegally trafficking 10 tonnes of marine turtles in 2014.