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Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated train to test run in September

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated railway is set to launch after a testing phase lasting between three to six months.

Industrial waste pollutes HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial waste has been piling up on several streets in HCM City, creating pollution and hurting the quality of life of local residents.

Original vestige unearthed at the Hai Van Gate

An excavation on the Hai Van Gate complex on the 490m above sea level Hai Van Pass has unveiled a clear layout of the old foundations of citadel walls and a section of the north-south route dating back to 1470.

Artists showcase work after int’l exchange camp

 VietNamNet Bridge – A painting exhibition featuring more than 40 art works by 22 artists from 11 Asian countries is now open in downtown Hanoi.

Roads for cyclists, pedestrians needed to ease urban traffic

 VietNamNet Bridge – As urbanisation has progressed rapidly in the country’s big cities, overloaded transport infrastructure is increasing the risk of traffic accidents and worsening environmental pollution.

Monsanto court ruling bolsters the hope for millions of Vietnamese Agent Orange victims

Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange have once again had their hopes for justice rekindled. But despite the recent landmark ruling against Monsanto in a San Francisco court, major obstacles remain on the path towards justice.

Event brings ASEAN families together

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Family Day was held on Saturday in Hanoi with a range of fun activities to enhance cultural exchange and understanding among ASEAN member states.

Hong Ngoc Dynastie serves tradition in comfort

VietNamNet Bridge – I had wanted to take my guest out to have Hanoian banh cuon because she is Vietnamese but living in France and absolutely adores the dish every time she returns to Hanoi.

Dong Nai promotes tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The southern province of Dong Nai plans to target Japanese, South Korean, Germany and Australian tourists for its tourism marketing strategy in the 2018-20 period.

Scientist creates climate change-ready rice

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Tran Thi Cuc Hoa and her colleagues have researched and developed two rice varieties that have been widely planted by Vietnamese farmers.

Hanoi should show it cares for children – the country’s next generation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like many other children living in Hanoi, Nguyen Ha Phuong, 11 years old, is often taken by her mother to the Children’s Palace in Ly Thai To Street to attend a dance class.

The heroes who risk their lives to rescue the suicidal

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City rescue officers have often found themselves trying to save people from suicide attempts.

Renewable energy development in VN faces challenges

 VietNamNet Bridge – Renewable energy projects are facing challenges in licensing, financing options, and agreements with local project owners, experts said at a seminar held in HCM City on Thursday.

Reduced class size a must to better education quality

 VietNamNet Bridge – After summer school one day my 12-year-old came home to me with a bit of an issue. He told me he wasn’t happy with his day in class because new children had arrived.

Mekong Delta looks to promote tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Localities in the western cluster of Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta need to foster regional co-operation to create highly competitive tourism products in the Mekong River Delta region, 

Cai luong shows feature youngsters

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tam Nho Cai Luong Club (reformed opera), a newly opened private art troupe in HCM City, will offer a new show featuring young artists this Saturday. 

Hanoi learns from Yokahama to fix sewage woes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Whenever it rains heavily, people in Hanoi think about flooding, and for good reason.

Photo contests launched in Da Nang

Da Nang’s tourism promotion centre has launched a photo contest titled ‘Fantastic Da Nang’, which will run from August 20 to November 10. The competition is a chance for both Vietnamese and foreign photographers 

World Championship of Viet Nam Traditional Martial Arts opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam beat a drum to open the second World Championship of Viet Nam Traditional Martial Arts in Hanoi on Thursday.

Illegal organ trade ring busted in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Police Department of Criminal Investigation of Social Order has issued a decision to prosecute a criminal case regarding illegal organ trading.