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Class of ’54: book portrays early VN artists

A unique newly issued complication brings together the story and works of the first graduates of the Viet Nam College of Fine Arts, many of them well-known painters, reflecting the role of artists and fine arts

Photo show depicts conductors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local audiences can catch a glimpse of orchestral artists at an exhibition featuring photographs of conductors taken by photographer Nguyen Dinh Toan.

NA Standing Committee urges passing planning law

If the Law on Planning is not passed during the next session of the National Assembly (NA), many opportunities would be missed, as the law relates to the establishment of a planning strategy for the next five years,

Central residents face hardship after Doksuri

The Doksuri storm swept through the central provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh in just a few hours on Friday morning, but the impacts will last a lot longer than local residents expected.

HAGL lose to Long An in V.League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) lost to bottom-ranked team Long An 1-2 on their home soil in the 18th round of the national premier league yesterday. 

Young doctor volunteers to work in poor area

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike many medical graduates who want to work in big cities like Ha Noi, Nguyen Chien Quyet, from the northern province of Hung Yen, chose to work in northern mountainous areas 

The Factory: HCM City’s cutting-edge arts venue

Located in HCM City’s District 2, The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre’s exhibitions and unique architecture have been attracting many visitors since its opening more than a year ago.

Hanoi airport risks overload

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unless city authorities restructure Noi Bai International Airport soon, it will face serious overloading over the next few years, 

Ngot to release new album, play sold-out show

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of the country’s most promising independent bands, Ngot, will release their new album and play a sold-out show of their latest songs on September 23 in Ha Noi.

Famous faces to star in new serial on VTV

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new serial gathering the most beloved actors and actresses of the Vietnamese film industry will be broadcast tonight on the VTV1 channel.

Korean cyclist Jiung Jang wins VN int'l race

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jiung Jang of Korail Cycle Team has won the VTV International Cycling Tournament, or Ton Hoa Sen Cup, which wrapped up yesterday.

Thang Long Warriors beat Danang Dragons

Thang Long Warriors crushed Danang Dragons 79-64 in the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium in Da Nang City yesterday.

HCM City to open bidding for advertising on fare-subsidised buses

HCM City Department of Transport and the Department of Justice’s auction centre has unanimously approved an auction for advertising on the sides of the city’s public buses at the end of this month.

Decree to accelerate Hoa Lac Hi-tech project

Pham Dai Duong, deputy minister of Science and Technology, speaks to the Nhan Dan (People) newspaper about a newly enacted decree to accelerate the long-delayed Hoa Lac high-tech project.

Ancestral craft villages struggle to survive

 VietNamNet Bridge – Surrounded by bamboo, Tran Thi Do, 76, quietly splits each bamboo tube into thin wickers for weaving baskets.

A new pet peeve for city dwellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dogs are said to be man’s best friends. But what happens when the dogs or owners are not so friendly?

Dodgy weight loss treatments a threat

V.T.A, a 65 year-old woman who lives in Dong Da District, was unhappy with her weight and the size of her waist. Last week, the Ha Noi Department of Health found that the solution she sought – weight loss injections

‘Rare’ books evoke love for reading in remote areas

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Phuong of Nghia Lo Town in the northern province of Yen Bai, wanted a collection of stories to gift her daughter on her birthday.

Uni students’ device turns wastewater into power

In the near future, public toilets will be able to use their wastewater to generate power for lighting, thanks to a mini generator made by two university students in the central city of Da Nang.

Tea hunter travels through time for a drink

In the last 20 years, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan has travelled across Viet Nam looking for famous teas that have been lost in the past and tried his best to develop them.