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Japanese poetry inspires young researcher

 VietNamNet Bridge – The oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry charmed Nguyen Anh Tuan, 24, that he made a research about it. The research received the Inoue Yasushi Award 2016, that honours foreign individuals

Ha Noi farmers reap reward of higher-quality flowers

 VietNamNet Bridge – High-quality flower farming has helped make farmers in Ha Noi’s suburban districts become more prosperous in recent years,

Vietnamese lacquer art takes on the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – International exhibitions are starting to take in Vietnamese lacquer art pieces, evidence that the art form is gaining a presence in the global creative community.

Cleanup crusader brings fresh ideas to Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Cong Phuc became widely known in the central coastal Da Nang City after some of his ideas for improving the city were implemented.

In photos: Vietnam’s youngest leaders

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten leaders of provinces, cities and ministries were born in the 1970s.

Half million poor households to get free TV set-top boxes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly half a million poor households in HCMC, Hanoi, Haiphong, and Can Tho will get free TV set-top boxes by June 1 as part of a digital TV development program approved by the Government.

Knowledge is essential - even when painful

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the Korean wave continues to spread across Asia, its latest drama series Descendants of the Sun (Hau due mat troi) has gained popularity among young people in several Asian countries.

Gov’t offers advice to drought-hit farmers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a directive providing technical know-how for coffee and pepper growers in the Central Highlands and Southeast regions to combat the prolonged drought in these areas.

Journalists urged to improve ethics, standards

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Journalism Association should pay more attention to the improvement of its members’ political and professional skills since the social and media environments have become complex,

Drought in delta poses serious food security threat

 VietNamNet Bridge – The worst drought ever recorded in Việt Nam has prompted the government and the public to brainstorm strategies on using water sources intelligently for food security and poverty reduction.

Flood project licensed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of HCM City has granted an investment licence to the Trungnam Group to implement the first phase of a flood-prevention project worth VND10 trillion (US$446.42 million).

Ly Son festival honours sailors

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents of the An Vinh Commune on the island of Ly Son in central Quang Ngai Province held a festival to honour fallen sailors.

Sovereignty show opens

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition showcasing maps and documents proving Viet Nam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opens today in this province’s My Tho City.

HCM City to hold monthly food festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – A monthly food festival will be organised for the first time this weekend at the Youth Culture House in HCM City by Diadiemanuong.com, a well-known social network that helps customers find suitable restaurants.

Ha Tinh gets development advice

 VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has urged the central province of Ha Tinh to pay attention to sustainable development of both its industry and agriculture while promoting its tourism potential.

VN Fashion Week

 VietNamNet Bridge – Talented designer Nguyen Cong Tri’s latest collection, called Lua (Rice), will open Viet Nam International Week 2016 at the Gem Centre in HCM City tonight, April 23.

Criteria needed for universities

Nguyen Kim Son, Permanent Vice President of the Ha Noi National University, spoke to the newspaper Kinh te & Do thi about the close link between high quality universities and turning out of high quality human resources. 

Hai Phong target V. League record

 VietNamNet Bridge – Victory over Quang Ninh Coal this weekend on home turf will help Hai Phong level the record of seven consecutive wins that Hoang Anh Gia Lai set up in 2004.

Elephant tusks seized at Noi Bai Airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police and customs officers yesterday (April 22) recovered two suitcases containing elephant tusks and ivories at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi.

Traditional ao dai remains a timeless trend

 VietNamNet Bridge – Though Viet Nam’s famous traditional dress has taken many forms over the centuries, its allure and appeal has never died.