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Over half of HIV-afflicted on life-saving treatment: UNAIDS

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than half of those living with HIV have access to treatment, while AIDS-related deaths have almost halved in the past 10 years in the world, 

Apartment building elevators a death trap

A series of fatal elevator accidents that occurred recently at apartment buildings have raised concerns over the safety of residents, suggesting that maintenance work had not been completed correctly, 

Teaching valuable skills to the disabled

 VietNamNet Bridge – For Doan Thi Hoa, happiness is seeing the smiles of her students overcoming their disabilities to work and earn a living.

Apartment developers need to be brought to heel

VietNamNet Bridge – At noon last Friday, five households of the Capital Garden apartment building on Ha Noi’s Truong Chinh Street had their power and water supply cut.

Veteran helps comrades wage post-war battle

War veterans and Agent Orange victims in a Can Tho City ward are receiving assistance from an unexpected quarter – former comrades-in-arms in more comfortable economic circumstances.

Stem cells breathe new life into spastic kids

A famous pediatric surgeon in Viet Nam continues to break new ground as he strives to make small but life-changing improvements for patients and their parents. 

VN to confirm missing Vietnamese girls in UK

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to clarify details on the case of two Vietnamese teenagers reportedly missing in the United Kingdom, 

Social media can be a tool for a strong governance

 VietNamNet Bridge – Major General Le Van Cuong speaks to the Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper about the role of social media in Viet Nam.

New decree to protect genetic resources from foreign loss

A newly effective bill, government Decree No.59/2017 on the management of access to genetic resources and the sharing of their benefits, was expected to protect the country’s rich genetic resources.

Vietnam win two golds at Malaysia athletics champs

Viet Nam won two gold medals at the 94th Malaysia Open Athletics Championship, which wrapped up at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, on July 19.

Cities discharge 70% of Vietnam's CO2

Cities consume 70 per cent of Viet Nam’s total energy and discharge 70 per cent of the country’s total carbon dioxide emissions, a policy dialogue announced yesterday in Ha Noi.

HCM City puts history onstage

Young artists of the HCM City Drama Theatre will stage a historic play about the Mau Than offensive that occurred in the spring of 1968 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day

Young designers seek the World of Fashion spotlight

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of young fashion designers will join a new programme aimed at students and young workers launched by the HCM City Youth Cultural House. 

Community football project gets AFC Awards

The Football for All in Viet Nam project, funded by the Football Association of Norway, won the NGO and Individual Category at the Dream Asia Awards 2017, presented by the Asian Football Confederation.

Thai Son Nam target to enter AFC futsal event’s quarter-finals

Viet Nam’s Thai Son Nam are targeting the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Club Championship which starts today at Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in HCM City, 

Mekong Delta faces troubling sand shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Provinces in the Mekong Delta have run out of sand for construction at a time when many key infrastructure works are in progress.

VN traffic cops face increasing violence

In a video clip that immediately sparked public outrage after being posted on Facebook late on Monday, a young woman was seen yelling, cursing and trying to physically attack a traffic police officer ...

Need for smart, clean toilets a no-brainer

“Toilet knight” is the nickname of Le Van Hiep, director of the Kim Hoang Hiep Trading, Service and Environment Limited Company, based in the southern province of Binh Duong.

Vietnam’s biggest polymetallic project fined for violations

The Nui Phao mining project, Viet Nam’s biggest polymetallic operation, has seriously violated regulations on environmental protection, mining, and use of land and water resources, 

Unique gemstone market sparkles in Hanoi

A little market, tucked away in a corner of Ha Noi, may be the best choice when it comes to buying gemstones and jewellery. Sellers and buyers can meet and talk about the different stones,..