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Don’t concrete Son Tra, says tourism association

Da Nang City Tourism Association insisted at a talk on Son Tra Peninsula tourism development on Tuesday morning that no more hotels or buildings should be built on the peninsula to preserve its environment and biodiversity.

International recognition for Vietnamese public art

Artist Nguyen Thu Thuy and her partners from New Hanoi Arts Group won a bronze at the 10th International Design Awards (IDA) in Los Angeles for a mural of Vietnamese trees and flowers at Da Nang International Airport. 

Seafood factory’s discharge suspected to cause mass shrimp die in Phu Yen

Shrimp breeders in Song Cau Township, Phu Yen Province have strongly opposed a local seafood processing factory’s discharge of untreated wastewater into Xuan Dai Bay, 

Quang Ninh inspects construction in Bai Tu Long Bay

Quang Ninh Province People’s Committee on Monday asked relevant agencies to verify reports by local media on illegal construction of resorts on islets in Bai Tu Long Bay.

VN pianist wins first prize in international competition

Vietnamese pianist Luu Duc Anh, a student of Malmo Music Academy in Sweden, has won the first prize at the 6th International Music Competition 2017, in the 19-30 year-old category.

VN tourism sector urged to use digital tech

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been encouraged to use digital platforms as the use of smartphones, laptops and the number of internet users in the country has dramatically increased.

Think twice before posting kids’ images online

Posting photos and videos of children online may seem to be an innocuous pastime for many, but little do they realise the perils such digital footprints could cause for their children.

Land pooling needed to boost Vietnam's agriculture

Pooling of land is needed to improve agricultural efficiency, but the Government also needs to have policies to safeguard the benefits of both farmers and businesses, 

Hanoi's man held for keeping rhino horns

 VietNamNet Bridge – A man from the capital city is being investigated for keeping 18 pieces of animal horns at his house in Hoang Mai District, 

Mekong basin dams pose danger: experts

Countries in the Mekong River basin have been urged to stop building hydroelectric dams on the river’s main stream as alluvial soil and vital nutrients are being seriously depleted.

Festival food gives new meaning to ’killer’ fare

The healthy aspect of many Vietnamese traditions and festivals is perhaps most exemplified by the Doan Ngo Festival, which is celebrated on the fifth of the fifth lunar month.

Photography group launches first aerial photo contest

Young Vietnamese artists at home and abroad are eligible to participate in the first aerial-photo contest launched by the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association.

Action for children launched in Hanoi

The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the Ha Noi municipal People’s Committee has launched an action month for children, which starts on June 1 

Six out of 18 dialysis patients died during treatment

Six out of 18 kidney patients who were receiving dialysis at Hoa Binh Province General Hospital died on Monday morning with suspected anaphylactic shock.

Bye bye banana? Hopefully not in Vietnam

In late 2015, scientific publications and mainstream media sources reported alarming news for the 400 million people in the world who depend on bananas for their basic sustenance, as well as the hundreds of millions of others 

Kids’ shows that entertain and educate

When the play The Blue Bird ended at Viet Nam Youth Theatre the audience was delighted, some of the children even asked to go up on stage and take photos with the characters. 

Too much tech can be harmful to children

Twenty years ago, the desktop computers, iPads and iPhones we have become so used to were more likely to be found in science fiction novels. Even the Internet was in its infancy. 

100,000 youngsters in join environmental campaign

A summer youth volunteer campaign and a beach-cleaning activity were launched on Sunday in the central Thanh Hoa Province, to observe World Environment Day 2017 (June 5).

Development of Southern VN hit by lack of investment in infrastructure

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investment in transport infrastructure in the south falls short of the requirement, hindering the region’s growth, a seminar heard in HCM City last week.

Miss Teen Vietnam 2017 launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a five-year break Miss Teen Viet Nam will return, featuring Viet Nam’s talented and beautiful teenagers.