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Vietnamese hospitals go smart

Le Huu Chi from HCM City’s District 5 went to the city’s Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital for a check-up that he booked online. Less than 15 minutes after the tests, the results were sent to his smartphone and the doctor’s tablet.

Schools in need of 5,400 arts teachers

 VietNamNet Bridge – There will be a shortage of some 5,400 arts teachers when the new general educational curriculum is first implemented in the 2020-21 school year, 

Seconds from death

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two rail workers have been hailed heroes after saving a woman from certain death on a level crossing.

State-run expressway firm ‘overstepped’ its authority in ban of two vehicles: Transport official

A transport official from the Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam said that the State-owned Viet Nam Expressway Corporation does not have the authority to ban vehicles from driving on the expressways under its management.

Vietnam set sights on SEA Games gold in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s football team are aiming for SEA Games gold for the first time this year after their stunning success in 2018.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Thanh Hoa prepare for new V.League season

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Thanh Hoa are seeing big roster and formation changes ahead of V.League 2019, which finished its player registration last week.

New TV series on Vietnamese fairy tales airs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first part of a new TV show about Vietnamese fairy tales aired last night on Vinh Long Radio & Television’s THVL1 channel. 

Singer dedicates concert to traditional music

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singer Tan Nhan is busy preparing for her first solo concert Trở Về (The Return) on February 23. She talks to Minh Thu about her ambitions of putting traditional music in the spotlight.

MoH warns about spring diseases

 VietNamNet Bridge – Health experts are advising people to take precautions to prevent epidemics and diseases that frequently occur in the first three months of the year during the humid weather and crowded festivals, 

Ha Noi FC beat Bangkok United 1-0 in AFC Champions League

 VietNamNet Bridge – Captain Nguyen Van Quyet converted a penalty into a goal to help Ha Noi FC beat hosts Bangkok United 1-0 in the Preliminary Stage 2 tie of the AFC Champions League yesterday in Bangkok.

Charity golf event to tee off in Quang Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – A charity golf tournament – named “Fatherland affection and gratitude” – is scheduled to tee off at Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on February 23.

HCM City flood-prevention project to resume after Tet holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – The planned multi-trillion dong flood-prevention project in HCM City is expected to resume soon after being delayed since late April last year, said the investor.  

Elegant Binh Thuy House is pride of Can Tho

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Binh Thuy House in the southern city of Can Tho, owned by the Duong family for generations and built in 1870, is a popular stop for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Ca Mau to expand sustainable shrimp farming models

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southernmost province of Ca Mau, the country’s largest shrimp producer, plans to expand many of its sustainable farming models to fully exploit its potential.

Agri-tourism attracts more visitors to Mekong Delta

Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have developed agri-tourism models that have not only increased their incomes but also contributed to sustainable agriculture and rural development in the area.

The Government supports innovative startups

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung talks to Tia Sáng (Ray of Light) Magazine about the support the Government has offered Vietnamese start-ups over the past four years.

Vietnam takes action to reduce plastic waste

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is one of Asia’s five worst polluters of ocean plastic waste, according to international organisations. With 13 million tonnes of waste released to the ocean every year, 

Universities go modern, offer more dynamic courses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many universities plan to offer new courses to attract more students and meet the market demand for human resources.

Vietnamese cuists to vie for World Cup title in Turkey

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten Vietnamese billiards players are taking part in the World Cup three-cushion carom in Antalya, Turkey.

Boney M to hit the stage in Hanoi this March

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local music fans are grabbing tickets to see world-renowned disco bands Boney M and Joy perform live on March 8 in Hanoi.