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TripAdvisor names Nha Trang rising destination

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nha Trang received TripAdvisor’s “Destinations on the Rise – Asia” award for its growth in ratings and international recognition it received from online travel communities,

Binh Dinh: the heart of martial arts culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – The practice of martial arts, an integral part of Vietnamese culture, is still being preserved and developed after decades of existence.

Foreign investment funds eye fintech startups

VietNamNet Bridge - Fintech (financial technology) firms are the new ‘aiming point’ for financial investors.

Spaniard inspired by VN ceramics

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s long tradition of ceramics has inspired many expats living here. Spain’s Leandro Marcelino is one among them, who not only understands clearly the different genres of ancient ceramics in the country

Better times ahead for rural tourism in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The idea of rural tourism is a bit of a puzzle for many Vietnamese citizens, said speakers at a recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City discussing the development of craft village tourism in the country. 

People may shun metro service due to road expansion, experts

If roads in HCMC continue expansion, commuters will prefer using their vehicles instead of Metro Line No. 1, an economic expert said at a conference held on March 29 to discuss solutions to traffic congestion and accident reduction.

Danang to host first Japanese cherry blossom festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanami (Cherry Blossom) Festival is scheduled to take place at Asia Park in Danang on April 9-10.

Patients overload hospitals by avoiding health stations

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite recent quality upgrades of local health stations, these grassroots facilities are struggling to draw in patients who find it hard to trust them with their well-being. 

Students ask for access to research

VietNamNet Bridge – Students, especially those attending private schools and centres for continuing education in HCM City, face difficulties accessing research facilities and applying their research findings in practical settings. 

Weasel coffee making process in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many weasel-raising households in the Central highlands province of Lam Dong’s Da Lat City make weasel coffee – one of the most famous and expensive coffees in the world.

Law student pursues passion for VN folk art

VietNamNet Bridge – At four years old, when most kids are busy with their toys, Nguyen Van Quan discovered his fondness for the traditional folk art and music of Viet Nam. 

Charming tea farms in Moc Chau

 VietNamNet Bridge – Moc Chau plateau in the northern upland province of Son La is famous for its tea farms. Nong Truong Moc Chau Town, established in 1968, is the biggest tea growing area of Vietnam, covering a total of nearly 75 square kilometers.

HCM City to demolish 120,000sq.m of dilapidated apartment towers

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to demolish 120,000sq.m of dilapidated apartment buildings by 2020 and build 240,000sq.m of new apartments to replace them, according to its Department of Construction.

Maths wizard motivated by family hardship

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nineteen-year-old student Nguyen The Hoan was one of two gold medallists at the 56th International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) recently held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Vinataba denied registration of JET, Hero trademarks

VietNamNet Bridge - Vinataba lost the legal battle to register JET and Hero trademarks. The trademarks still belong to Indonesian Sumatra.

Organic shrimp: what the doctor ordered

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new aquaculture model protects mangrove forests, boosts farmers’ incomes, and mitigates climate change impacts,

Doing her part to clean up the environment

VietNamNet Bridge – Associate Professor Dr Dang Thi Cam Ha, a former chief of the Environmental Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Biotechnology, was honoured with the 2015 Kovalevskaya for her research on environmental protection,

Labour employment policies to be reviewed

VietNamNet Bridge – The system of policies on labour and employment must be reviewed and amended to be more easily-approached and ensure the rights and interests of employers and employees during Viet Nam’s integration

Miss Vietnam Global Heritage 2016 to kick off in July

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese beauties on March 31 attended a press conference on Miss Vietnam Global Heritage 2016 which is expected to kick off in July at FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort,

Vietnam qualifies for Futsal World Cup: A dream come true

VietNamNet Bridge – The World Cup dream of Vietnamese football has been realised by the national futsal team, a stunning achievement making home fans proud and taking international observers from surprise to admiration.