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Discovering Central Highland Biological Institute in Da Lat

The Central Highland Biological Institute was originally built in 1949 and is notable for its French architectural style. The site has quickly become a popular spot for sightseeing among young people.

A Boeing 737 Max 8 made an emergency landing after an engine problem

 A Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from the fleet that was grounded after two deadly crashes made an emergency landing in Florida on Tuesday.

Vietnam to launch first crytocurrency exchange

 Viet Nam will soon launch a new cryptocurrency exchange – the first of its kind in the country.

Hanoi listed in Top 25 global destinations by TripAdvisor

 Hanoi has secured 15th position in the list of the world’s 25 best destinations in TripAdvisor's latest annual Traveler's Choice Awards.

VN President hosts welcome ceremony for Brunei Sultan

 General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a welcome ceremony in the highest rituals for a head of State for Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei in Hanoi on March 27 morning. 

Narrowing digital divide: a focus of Vietnam

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to enhance the application of e-commerce with the aim of narrowing the digital divide, an official said at the Vietnam Online Business Forum 2019 held in Hanoi on March 26.

Marine economy makes up 10 percent of Vietnam’s GDP

 Sea-based economic sectors contribute 10 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Vietnam supplies one quarter of Japan’s coffee import

 Vietnam supplied 25 percent of Japan’s imported coffee products in the first 11 months of 2018, according to Nikkei Asian Review.  

Contemporary art on sale at affordable rates

 VietNamNet Bridge – A well-curated selection of artworks by Vietnam’s most exciting talents will be available for sale at the Vietnam’s only affordable art fair, Art For You.

'Hai Phuong' established as highest-grossing film of Vietnamese cinema

“Hai Phuong” (Furie), an action movie by director Le Van Kiet starring actress Ngo Thanh Van, has become the highest-grossing film in Vietnam so far as it has earned more than VND200 billion after its premier four weeks ago.

 

Vietnam Social Security aims to reduce long-overdue social insurance debt ratio

 VietNamNet Bridge – The VN Social Security (VSS) aims to slash the social insurance debt ratio to below 1.7 per cent this year in an effort to ensure benefits for social insurance and health insurance card holders, 

Young people get stuck in and volunteer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Youth Union members in Vietnam, with their ambition and creativity, play an enthusiastic role in protecting the environment.

US to exclude some countries from GSP program, VN firms worry

US President Donald Trump has proposed removing some countries from its GSP (generalized system of preferences) program. If this occurs, exports from countries to the US will bear higher tariffs.

Social work at hospitals needs more attention

 VietNamNet Bridge – Social workers in hospitals play an important role in connecting patients with hospital staff but the development of social work at health facilities still faces many challenges, 

Project to restore Central Highlands forests gets nod

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than VND28.5 trillion (US$1.23 billion) has been earmarked for a project to protect, restore and sustainably develop forests in the Central Highlands until 2030.

Festival for young photographers launched

The biennial national festival for young photographers, the third of its kind, launched yesterday, aiming to encourage young photographers to promote images of Vietnam to domestic and international audiences.

HCM City reports increase in incidence of contagious diseases

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of people hospitalised in HCM City with contagious diseases this year has sharply increased compared with the same period a year ago, 

Tu San - Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon

With a depth of about 800m, a length of 1.7km and a cliff slope of 70-90o, Tu San is believed to be the deepest canyon in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Cuban tourism, culture on show in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful landscapes, cultural activities and remarkable products of Cuba are on display at an event which kicked off yesterday in Hanoi.

Used iPhone XR arrive but sales are slow

VietNamNet Bridge - Used iPhone XRs, sourced from the US, are now available at many private shops. However, the high price is unattractive to users.