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Pulling at your heartstrings, one string at a time

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dan bau, made from a dried gourd, a metal string, a wooden rod and a sound board, has been part of Vietnamese culture and society for hundreds of years.

The war on dirty food goes mobile

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi authorities recently deployed three mobile food testing labs, the first such facility in the country, to detect unsafe food at city markets and restaurants.

The artisan bringing bas-relief to life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Considered an oldest religious building in Viet Nam, Tay Phuong Pagoda in Thach Xa Commune on the outskirts of Ha Noi impresses many visitors with its unique sculptures, especially the statues of holy creatures at its base.

Violence against women persistent in public spaces

VietNamNet Bridge  – “Violence against women is unacceptable.”Such slogans have been chanted around the globe, while governments and researchers have devoted resources to combat violence and promote gender equality campaigns. 

Transparency a key to tackle corruption

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Trong Dat, director of the Office of the Government Inspectorate, discusses key measures for verifying asset declarations by senior government officials with Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper.

Parents lack awareness, fail to monitor kids’ online activity: study

VietNamNet Bridge – Parents need to do more to protect their kids from the growing number of online threats, but many are unaware of the dangers, a global study by online security company Kaspersky Lab has found. 

Carving out a fortune in Ha Giang’s forests

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phan Giao Huan, 31, a man of Mong ethnicity in the northern province of Ha Giang’s Thuan Hoa Village, is not an artisan but has become rich through his artworks carved from waste wood.

Satisfying hunger pangs in Ha Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fantastic landscapes that Hoang Su Phi District treats visitors to also yield some delicious ingredients that make the local cuisine a special feast to savour,

Obstacles to promoting overseas Vietnamese intellectual resource

VietNamNet Bridge – Many overseas Vietnamese want to return and invest in Vietnam. However they have just received spiritual encouragement instead of specific assistances from the Government and faced volatile policies, information shortage,

The rustic pottery art of Huong Canh

 VietNamNet Bridge – For centuries, the Vietnamese people have had a folk saying: “Mong Cai porcelain, Huong Canh jars”, to compliment two of the best-quality terracotta brands in the northern region.

Illegal logging decimating Ha Giang forests

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trees that are hundreds of years old as well as rare, valuable plants are at serious risk of being lost to rampant illegal logging and deforestation in northern mountainous Ha Giang Province.

Ethnic Mong culture to be feted in Hanoi tonight

VietNamNet Bridge – Buckwheat flowers from the northern province of Ha Giang will be showcased at Ly Thai To Park in downtown Ha Noi during a three-day cultural festival of Mong people starting today. 

Italian Food Festival to bring authentic fare to Ha Noi

VietNamNet Bridge – At the Italian Food Festival 2016, foodies and wine lovers will have an opportunity to experience Italian delicacies crafted by Italian chefs. On November 19-20 at the West Lake Water Park in Ha Noi,

V.League 2017 attracts supporters from early round

VietNamNet Bridge – The V.League 2017 season promises competitive and dramatic matches from the first rounds after a draw held on Wednesday in Ha Noi. 

Badminton: Trang advances, Minh loses

 VietNamNet Bridge – No 3 seed Vu Thi Trang of Viet Nam defeated Japanese Haruko Suzuki 21-17, 21-15 in the second round match of the Celcom Axiata Malaysia International Challenge badminton tournament yesterday

Ngoc grabs gold in 10m air pistol

VietNamNet Bridge –  Le Thi Hoang Ngoc bagged gold at the Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championship (SEASA) 2016 at the Ha Noi based-National Sports Training Centre on Wednesday, Nov 9. 

Phuong My’s Spring Sumer 2017 "Pristine" collection closes the VIFW

 VietNamNet Bridge – Star designer Phuong My closed the International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2016 with her Spring Summer 2017 collection titled "Pristine."

Rickety bridges endanger residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fragile suspension bridges in the mountainous districts of Yen Bai Province are threatening the lives of residents who cross them every day.

National action plan on prevention, control of cervical cancer launched

The Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) jointly launched The National Action Plan on Prevention and Control of Cervical Cancer in Viet Nam for the period from 2016 to 2025

Exploring Hai Hau District

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngoi Bridge, Luong Pagoda, and Phong Lac communal house in Hai Anh Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province embrace unique architectural styles illustrating the talents of local artisans.