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Vietnam-EU universities cooperation gets more opportunities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cooperation between Viet Nam and European countries in higher education is expected to get a boost following the Viet Nam-EU Higher Education Forum, and related activities,

Dragons surprise nation to enter VBA finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Danang Dragons made magic to pocket the first ticket to the finals of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League.

Hanoi artist exhibits new True Gold paintings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Quy Tong, one of Viet Nam’s most talented contemporary artists, will return with a new exhibition called True Gold at the HCM City-based Dia Project on November 5.

Hue to reopen exhibit of Champa antiques

 VietNamNet Bridge –  After more than half a century, the Hue Museum of Antiquities will reopen its room of Champa antiques on November 23 in honour of Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Day.

Top striker Le Cong Vinh bids goodbye to Binh Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s most famous striker Le Cong Vinh has left Becamex Binh Duong. The team is saying goodbye to several players in their attempt to rejuvenate their line-up.

Stories through the lens: Phuoc Binh National Park

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phuoc Binh National Park is one of the latest additions to the list of national parks and nature reserves in Viet Nam.

Family names of M’nong ethnic people restored

VietNamNet Bridge – Due to historical circumstances, many M’nong people in Dak Nong Province only have their first name in legal documents because they do not know their surnames. Females and males are distinguished by middle names

What makes a tragedy even more tragic

 VietNamNet Bridge – Is there something that makes karaoke bars particularly inflammable?The question arose in me as I reflected on last Tuesday, which must have been the longest, most painful night for many people.

Polluter ignores environmental consequences

Phuc Son Manganese, Mineral and Mechanics JSC, which was found to be polluting the environment while exploiting manganese for years in northern Tuyen Quang Province, has not reinforced the embankments and dredge sludge as directed.

Police called on to investigate loss-making firm

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Inspectorate (GI) concluded its inspections of three biofuel (ethanol) projects with capital investment from state-owned giant PetroVietnam (PVN) and its member companies.

Deaf people continue to face challenges at university

 VietNamNet Bridge – A university education may not be the only route to success in life, but it is a very popular one, especially among people with hearing impairment.

Da Nang to restore old citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Da Nang will resettle 38 buildings and other projects that encroach on a protected area of the Dien Hai Citadel’s 2016-20 restoration.

Foreign language project falling short of "unrealistic" goals

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national foreign language project is in danger of failing to meet its targets by 2020 and drastic measures should be adopted to make it feasible,

No-name shop in Hanoi aims to promote honesty among customers

 VietNamNet Bridge – There’s a new shop in Ha Noi with no sales clerks and no name. Anyone can come in, choose a chocolate, ice cream or drink, among other items, and leave their payments in a box.

Crippled State-owned enterprises threaten economic restructuring: NA

 VietNamNet Bridge – State-owned enterprises’ (SOEs) tremendous loses have been causing the National Assembly (NA) to grow restless about risks to the Government’s ambitious plan to restructure the economy.

German stars to take VN stage in November

 VietNamNet Bridge – German indie pop band Von Wegen Lisbeth will tour Viet Nam from November 4 to 13, performing and interacting with fans and youngsters who are learning German.

Gender ratio at birth still skewed and growing

 VietNamNet Bridge – .Several effective measures have been implemented to control the gender imbalance over the years, but in many areas of Viet Nam the ratio of male to females at birth is still skewed.  

Prodigy Vietnamese violinist takes top prize

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fourteen-year-old Tran Le Quang Tien from the Viet Nam Academy of Music won first prize in the junior group of the 6th International Violin Competition held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

NA wants to reform use of public assets

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly deputies stressed the need to clarify responsibilities in the management of public assets when discussing the revised draft law on managing and using State assets on Monday.

Public debt near red line: NA deputies

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second session of the National Assembly yesterday continued with debates on a five year financial plan, targets and orientation for the mobilisation and use of loans as well as public debt management during 2016-2020.