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Ha Long Bay recognized as a natural wonder of the world

VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of the New7Wonders on April 27 presented the symbol of new world natural wonder to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and Chairman of Quang Ninh province at a ceremony in Hanoi.

Tree Caves of Ninh Binh are wonder

Ninh Binh Province has many beautiful landscapes that can surprise tourists on their first visit, with the most famous sight Tam Coc (Tree Caves).

Non-electrocuted man in Nghe An

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Ngoc Hung in the central province of Nghe An unexpectedly discovered his special ability - free from electric shock – when a 220V electric wire fell onto his neck.

“Davis Camp” war veterans meet

War veterans who once served in the Joint Military Group at Davis Camp held a get-together in Hanoi on April. 28 to recall the days when they were involved in the diplomatic struggle amid the enemy’s den demanding the US side observe...

Firework party on Han River

VietNamNet Bridge – The Da nang International Firework Festival opened on the evening of April 29, on the Han River. The three first teams from Vietnam, China and Canada had impressive performances.

HCM City aims for green canals after project ends

Sitting in front of her house near the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal, Nguyen Thi Thom remembers when the canal stank horribly and was bordered with makeshift houses.

American citizen arrested on terrorist charge

Vietnam has detained Richard Nguyen, a Vietnamese born American citizen, on the charge of “terrorist acts against the people’s administration”.

Grand meeting celebrates 37th liberation day

Ho Chi Minh City on April 29 held a grand meeting to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the liberation of the south and national reunification (April 30).

NPL ratios increase sharply, worrying bankers

A lot of commercial banks have faced the big non-performing loans (NPL) of up to trillions of dong by the end of the first quarter of 2012. A bank reportedly had seen the NPL triple that of early this year.

Goat fighting in the northern Highlands

Meo Vac district in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang is famous for folklore festivals and competitions, including Khau Vai love market, rain worshipping, and bull and goat fighting.

Russia confirms new crew members for ISS

Russia's Cosmonaut Training Center (CTC) confirmed Wednesday the three new crew members scheduled to leave for the International Space Station (ISS) on May 15.

Ancient dances of Thang Long – Hanoi

Hanoi has a rich repertoire of unique ancient dances, but it only began gaining attention from the broad public during its 1,000th anniversary in 2010.

The biggest affairs relating to coffee brands in 2011 (part 1)

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese coffee market in 2011 witnessed a series of big deals wrap up. However, analysts say it’s not easy to squeeze into the market.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 30/4

VPBank offers stock dividend payment; Vingroup to launch int’l bond sale; Shrimp deaths causing concern in Mekong Delta Provinces; Emirates SkyCargo creates international trade opportunities for Vietnam; Foreign hands grab textile market

260 white eys compete in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – White eys breeders from over ten northern provinces brought their birds to a competition in Hanoi on April 15.

Building ancient houses in modern time

VietNamNet Bridge – Talented workers of the Dai Vi carpentry village, in Hanoi’s neighboring province of Ha Bac, are traveling everywhere to build ancient-styled wood houses.

Combing hair, a strange job

VietNamNet Bridge – Combing hair is a special job of women in Dong Tho, Bac Ninh province.

Rural areas in need of eye care

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 80 per cent of people with visual problems could be treated for eyesight improvement if there were more funding and human resources, according to eye care experts.

Government clamps down on hazardous child labour

The government is drafting a circular that prohibit organisations and individual employers from hiring children for hazardous work.

New fees freeze used car market

Used-car traders are suffering tough times due to overwhelming supply.