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Vietnamese athlete looks to lift medal at Rio Paralympics

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Daddy, bring me a gold medal, ok?” Le Tuan Anh always tells his father, Le Van Cong, whenever he calls him during his training courses or competitions far from home.

Vietnam commits to green growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Urbanisation in Viet Nam reached 15 per cent growth – a double increase over past two decades, making a 75 per share of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, but it needs a big change in earning ‘green growth’

Experts: Damming places Mekong Delta in peril

 VietNamNet Bridge – Damming on the Mekong River mainstream, coupled with sand overexploitation, would not only hit aquaculture but also threaten the Mekong Delta’s existence in the future,

Man revives music of the Bana people

Ding Dong is the new gong in Kon Klor Village of Kon Tum Province. Kaly Tran has almost single handedly revived the Tay Nguyen music of the Ba Na people, and is now spending his time leading a musical troupe of his own.

A tranquil island off Quy Nhon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ky Co Island off Quy Nhon City has recently been suggested by experienced tour guides as a must-visit destination for travelers who want to indulge themselves in serenity.

Ha Noi playgrounds used by street food vendors, not kids

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many playgrounds at Ha Noi apartment buildings have been encroached on by street vendors and local businesses, despite local authorities’ efforts.

A forgotten island in Phu Yen

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central coast province of Phu Yen is home to multiple scenic venues and Mai Nha Island is one of them. Called a forgotten or deserted island by local people,

A piggy bank making village in Binh Duong

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the past, clay piggy banks were a familiar item in many Vietnamese families as people in the then tough economic conditions needed to save money for later use.

Malaysian cruise ship to bring many tourists to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Malaysia-based cruise line Dream Cruises looks set to operate a newly-built ship capable of transporting 3,500 passengers to Vietnam from November this year, according to travel company Viet Excursions.

Foreign language proficiency needed for job seekers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dao Quang Vinh, Director of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs, speaks to the newspaper Kinh te & Do thi about the importance of learning a foreign language for job seekers.

Fake dietary supplements seized in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi police and market watch department’s inspectors have seized nearly 32,700 dietary supplement products without clear origins.

Cabinet approves 5-year investment boost

VietNamNet Bridge – Three mega programmes covering agricultural restructuring, fisheries and forestry development and disaster prevention have been allocated VND640 trillion in a five-year investment boost approved

Yoga championships comes to Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The sixth Asian Yoga Sports Championship will be held in Ha Noi from September 3-5.

Gardening treats people well in Bach Thuan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Walking on the dyke, visitors can enjoy the picturesque landscape of Bach Thuan Commune. How peacefully houses stand under the shadow of trees, surrounded by serene ponds.

Penal Code obstructs IT start-ups

 VietNamNet Bridge – Article 292 of the Penal Code, which stipulates penalties, including prison sentences for providing unlicensed online or telecom services, is inimical to IT start-ups,

Three Russian men sentenced for appropriating properties

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Khanh Hoa People’s Court yesterday (Aug 31) imprisoned three Russian men for using the telecommunications network and the internet to appropriate properties.

HCM City gears up for National Day celebrations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Parks, cinemas and theatres in HCM City will be alive with festivities in celebration of the 71st anniversary of National Day on September 2.

London-based DJ to play in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Heart Beat, a Sai Gon-based underground music community, will hold an underground music and light show with London-based DJ Marco Shuttle at The Observatory on September 9.

Double Fish table tennis event begins

 VietNamNet Bridge – A table tennis tournament, the Double Fish Cup, will begin at Cau Giay Gymnasium in Ha Noi today, Sept 1.

Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho, fallen soldiers

 A delegation of the Party Central Committee, the President, the National Assembly, the Government and the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and fallen soldiers