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UXO kills more than 40,000 people in Vietnam

Since 1975, bombs and mines left from the war in Vietnam killed more than 40,000 people and injured 60,000 others, mainly those of working-age and children.

 

 

Shuttlecocks at the ready for Vietnam International Challenge

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 300 badminton athletes from 18 countries and territories will take part in the Ciputra Hanoi - Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge on April 9-14 in Hanoi.

Nom beach eco-tourism site in Phu Yen

Nom Beach in Song Cau Town, Phu Yen Province, which has just been exploited for tourism in recent few years, has attracted visitors for its untouched beauty.

Postal service to lose market if it doesn't innovate

VietNamNet Bridge - The investments by technology firms such as Grab, GoViet and Ahamove in the e-commerce delivery market have put pressure on traditional postal service providers.

Cameras secretly recorded women in California hospital delivery rooms

 A women's hospital in California used hidden cameras to secretly record approximately 1,800 patients without their consent, according to a lawsuit.

No basis to affirm air pollution in Hanoi second highest in SA: official

 Air pollution in Hanoi is real but there is no basis to say it is at the second highest level in Southeast Asia, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan claimed at a Government press conference in Hanoi on April 2.

E-commerce helps Vietnamese products reach foreign markets

 Vietnamese products have great opportunities to reach foreign markets thanks to global online distributors such as Amazon and Alibaba.

New destinations in Mu Cang Chai for paragliding lovers

 Visitors to Yen Bai will have opportunities to take an exhilarating ride on paragliders to enjoy spectacular views.

Hanoi to focus on air quality monitoring

 Hanoi plans to set up more air quality monitoring stations in the face of worsening air pollution, according to local authorities.

'TrashTag Challenge' grabs attention

An online movement is making positive changes to the world. The so-called ‘TrashTag Challenge’ has gone viral in recent days and inspired people the world over to clean up rubbish in littered public areas, with Vietnam no exception.

 

Southern cai luong theatre to tour Hanoi

More than 30 cai luong actors from Long An Cai Luong Theatre in Long An Province will tour Hanoi and northern provinces during three upcoming national holidays, the Hung Kings Memorial Day on April 14, 

Students idolize undesirable man, a worrying sign

VietNamNet Bridge - Parents are concerned that students are idolizing a personality who despises the law and catches public attention with shocking speeches and curses. 

Ha Noi FC suffer first AFC Cup loss

Defender Tran Van Kien’s mistake cost a goal while captain Nguyen Van Quyet missed a penalty in Ha Noi FC’s shock 0-1 loss to Yangon United in the Asian Football Confederation’s Group F match yesterday

More foreigners visit Hue ancient town than Vietnamese

 The number of foreign tourists visiting the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in the first three months of 2019 accounted for over half of the total number of tourists to the locality.

International cooperation sought to increase traffic safety in Vietnam

 A so-called Network of Excellence (NoE) on research to increase traffic safety in Vietnam with the participation of international universities and organisations (including Belgium’s Hasselt University), was launched on April 2. 

Lang Son: seized high-tech items handed over to Chinese customs

 The Lang Son border guard has handed over confiscated objects, allegedly related to high-tech criminal activity, to the agency in charge of border entry and exit examination of Guangxi, China.

Phuong wins first round of VTF Pro Tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese young talent and No 1 seed Nguyen Van Phuong won the second round of the VTF Pro Tour 200, Hung Thinh Cup 2019 in Binh Dinh Province yesterday.

Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific put on extra flights for public holidays

Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific will provide nearly 1 million seats (equivalent to 4,700 flights) in domestic and international routes, to meet the travelling demand on the upcoming holidays.

Over 290 athletes to compete in Hanoi badminton tournament

 The Ciputra Hanoi-Yonex Sunrise Vietnam International Challenge 2019 will kick off in Hanoi on April 9, heard a press conference on the badminton tourney held on April 2.

Retailers face fierce competition in Vietnamese market

 Vietnam’s retail market has developed strongly in recent years, with a large amount of foreign investment poured into the market.