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Young pioneers modernise water transport

A group of young transport workers has released a free application connecting cargo owners and ship owners. They quit transport jobs paying high salaries to develop the application for cargo owners and shippers, 

Bio-tech key to climate change response: scientist

Prof., Dr. Bui Chi Buu, former director of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences for Southern Viet Nam, speaks to Viet Nam News about the agricultural challenges facing the Cuu Long Delta and measures to cope with them.  

PhDs in Vietnam: Just what does the doctor order?

Whatever the merits or demerits of the recent brouhaha over a PhD dissertation, the time is opportune to take a seriously critical look at some post-graduate academic practices and “traditions” in the country.

Honeymoon on wheels goes the distance

 VietNamNet Bridge – A year-long cycling trip from Hungary to Viet Nam expands horizons and strengthen bonds and understanding. 

Floating and careening down Giang River

 VietNamNet Bridge – Before my trip to Con Cuong District in central Nghe An Province, I expected something natural and wild, far different from the usual resorts that I visit.

Vietnam all set for APEC summit week

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son tells the Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam newspaper that the country is ready for the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

Experts bullish on solar power in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rooftop solar power in Viet Nam could be smoothly integrated into the national grid, energy experts said on Thursday at a seminar in Ha Noi.

Move to shift gas stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of HCM City’s Binh Chanh District has asked authorities to supervise the discharge of ammonia gas (NH3) at all branches of Vinh Loc Co Ltd.

The Hue doctor helping children see the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – An eye doctor from central Hue City was honoured last month as an Eye Health Hero for his dedication in restoring the sight of hundreds of visually impaired children.

Lower numbers of undocumented workers will help VN economy

Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai, head of the Department for Labour and Population Statistics of the General Statistics Office, discusses with the Nong thon Ngay nay newspaper measures to reduce the rate of undocumented workers. 

Children flock to Hai Duong reading garden

Most children in the modern age spend much of their spare time playing games on smart phones or tablets. Reading for pleasure and knowledge seems to have become a habit of the past.

Miners risk lives, owners boost profit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents of Cao Duong Commune in Hoa Binh Province call the stone quarries scattered around their modest homes "death valley". 

Science, tech research ease climate change impact

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung tells Vietnam News Agency about the application of science and technology to mitigate damages of climate change.

IT makes granting IP rights easier

Director of the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) Dinh Huu Phi tells Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper about using technology to make it easier to establish intellectual property rights 

All city services will be at your fingertips

Tran Vinh Tuyen, vice chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, tells the Thanh Nien (Young People) that a smart city will vastly modernise and improve living standards.

Public sector streamlining an internal revolution

Associate Professor and Doctor Nguyen Quoc Dung, member of the Party’s Central Theoretical Council, tells the VOV e-newspaper that streamlining the public sector is a revolution that requires both determination and sacrifice.

I know why free birds sing

 VietNamNet Bridge – A trip to Lang Co Beach in central Viet Nam can stir your soul and rekindle your romantic spirit, 

Pottery collection sets record

 VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of worship objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks in the country by the Viet Nam Book of Records.

HCM City struggles to relocate slum dwellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lack of funds has been blamed for the slow progress of plans to relocate residents of 20,000 houses in slums along canals and rivers in HCM City, 

Tuan wins men’s singles national title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Minh Tuan won the men’s singles title at the National Tennis Championship, which wrapped up at Phu Tho Tennis Club in HCM City yesterday.