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Female directors hit it big with blockbusters

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite the lack of parity in the film industry, more and more female directors are making their mark and leading a new generation of filmmakers who are inspiring audiences.

The root of the Vietnamese ginseng shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – A highly prized Vietnamese species, indigenous to the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, is threatened with extinction, and the Government is gearing up to reverse its decline.

Gov’t mulls added work hours

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Dinh Quang, deputy head of the Labour Relations Department under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), speaks to the Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper about longer working hours.

Dong Thap Tourism Festival 2017 to be held in Sa Dec City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dong Thap Tourism Festival 2017 will be held in Sa Dec city on January 7-14, said the provincial People’s Committee.

Most VN health clinics don’t test their tests

VietNamNet Bridge – Some 448 million medical tests are done in the country each year, but only a third of the country’s health facilities subject their tests to external quality assessments (EQAs). 

Two ministries join hands in improving physical education

 VietNamNet Bridge – A joint programme on managing and organising physical training and sports activities at schools in the period 2016-20 was signed yesterday by two ministries.

Phuoc Kieu casters preserve ancient craft

 VietNamNet Bridge – Situated on the road side of the old National Highway 1, the craft village of Phuoc Kieu in Quang Nam Province still preserves the 500-year-old bronze cast trade and lives well from their ancestor’s industry.

Why pre-marital health tests are not a hit in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many young Vietnamese couples seem to deliberately avoid pre-marital health screenings for fear that these will find health problems and ruin their budding marriages, a survey found.

HCM City to revoke 7,000ha of land

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has submitted to the municipal People’s Council a list of 880 projects that require around 7,000ha of land to be acquired.

National Television Festival 2016 kicked off

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Television Festival 2016 from December 21 to 24 in Lao Cai Province features the best television works of the year, photo exhibitions, talk shows and conferences.

Gang smuggling electronics from China to HCM City busted

 VietNamNet Bridge – The anti-smuggling police on Tuesday busted a gang that allegedly smuggled large volumes of electronic equipment and parts from China to HCM City.   

Gala charity concert for sick kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – One of the most popular charity events in the city, the Giac Mo Dem Mua Dong (A Dream in Winter Night) concert, will be held tonight at the GEM Centre in District 1.

Thanh’s goal among AFF Suzuki Cup top 10 goals

Vietnamese defender Vu Van Thanh’s goal in the second leg semi-final match between Viet Nam and Indonesia on December 7 was named among AFF Suzuki Cup 2016’s top 10 goals by the website affsuzukicup.com

Joint VN-Japan circus to entertain HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Phuong Nam Arts Theatre will collaborate with the Happy Dream Circus Japan to dazzle HCM City with a special circus programme beginning this Friday (December 23).

Death-row prisoner released after wrongful conviction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bac Giang People’s Procuracy on Tuesday freed Han Duc Long, 57, who was earlier sentenced to death for murder and raping children 11 years ago.

Da Nang to review Han River tunnel project

 VietNamNet Bridge –  The central city will decide whether to build a tunnel through the Han River in its last technical meeting later this month.

Formosa punishments to be announced soon

Head of Government Office Mai Tien Dung asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to quickly decide and announce the disciplinary measures against responsible individuals and organisations in the Formosa environmental incident

VN’s untapped potential for film co-production

 VietNamNet Bridge – With its beautiful scenery and a strong desire to ride the waves of globalisation, Viet Nam is a promising destination for film co-productions.

Vinh named in Suzuki Cup 2016 team of tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese top striker Le Cong Vinh has been named in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 team of the tournament by the website fourfourwo.com (Singapore version). 

Ha Noi T&T sign contract with Alvaro Silva

 VietNamNet Bridge – V.League 1 defending champions Ha Noi T&T have signed a one-year contract with former midfielder of Spain’s Malaga, Alvaro Silva.