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A feather in a farmer’s cap

 VietNamNet Bridge – The sun sets gradually, a huge red yolk on the saucepan of blueish clouds.

VN five-year economic plan to focus on non-state sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung spoke to Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about the five-year economic restructuring plan.

Bridget March and “a window on Vietnam”

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bridget March, an English artist, has nurtured a deep love for Vietnam after about four years living and working here, not because of the country’s development or its landscapes.

Vietnam win Asian championship final’s berth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has secured their ticket to the final of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s U19 Championship next year.

Three SEAbank officials arrested for violations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang police arrested three officials of the Southeast Asian joint-stock commercial Bank (SEA Bank) for banking and loan service violations in the city starting in 2007.

Phu Yen calls for emergency aid after floods

 VietNamNet Bridge – The flooded central province of Phu Yen Province has called for Government emergency aid of 1,000 tonnes of rice and over one tonne of medicine and medical supplies.

Ly Hoang Nam wins second Men’s Futures title

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam championed the Viet Nam Men’s Futures F9’s doubles event, winning his second title at the International Tennis Federation’s series on home turf.

Vietnam take seven medals at wushu World Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam grabbed three silver and four bronze medals at the eighth Sanda World Cup 2016, which closed yesterday (Nov 6) in Xian, China.

Film fest to kick off in Da Nang tomorrow

 VietNamNet Bridge – Central Da Nang City is hosting the annual cinema festival from November 8 to 16, to encourage upcoming filmmakers and promote co-operation between Vietnamese and international filmmakers.

Wings beat Buffaloes to advance to VBA final

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City Wings came from behind to book a berth in the finals of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League, beating Hanoi Buffaloes 74-71 yesterday (Nov 6) in HCM City.

Let’s enjoy abundant flower dishes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is among the leading countries in the world in terms of dishes cooked from different flowers, such as thien ly (Telosma cordata), ban (Bauhinia variegata) flowers and many others.

Adults try to overturn an artistic deficit

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Nguyen Thanh An, 30, returned to Ha Noi after studying in France for two years, she made up her mind to study painting. Her limited knowledge of art, she felt, had not let her enjoy Europe fully.

Stunning route from Nha Trang to Dalat

 VietNamNet Bridge – A fascinating route from Khanh Vinh in the southcentral coast province of Khanh Hoa to the Central Highlands city of Dalat on a 140km journey has become appealing to many people, especially the youth

Making incense in Xa Kieu traditional craft village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Incense has a special significance in the spiritual life in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. Burning incense is part of Vietnamese culture and beliefs.

Passionate about Cham culture

VietNamNet Bridge – Poet and researcher Inrasara, a member of the 180,000-strong Cham minority, has spent his entire life researching its culture. The 60 year-old published his latest book entitled Minh Triet Cham in mid-2016.

French musicians to play in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge – A concert featuring the works of Haydn and Mozart will be held by the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) at the the city’s Opera House on November 9. 

Healthcare fee hike delay likely

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government might delay the healthcare fee hike, which is originally set for November and December, for fear that it could rekindle inflationary concerns.

Tropical low-pressure system makes sea rough

VietNamNet Bridge – The sea is rough from Ninh Thuan to Ba Ria-Vung Tau after a tropical low-pressure that formed yesterday emerged over the western part of Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago this morning.

Gov’t gives Da Nang more autonomy

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has issued special regulations concerning investment, budgetary status and decentralisation Da Nang in order to help the central coastal city boost growth.

Downpour leaves erosion, landslides in central VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Heavy rains and strong wind caused erosion and isolated mountainous areas in Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Ninh Thuan and Kon Tum provinces over the last two days.