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Vietnamese to enjoy three days off on Hung Kings anniversary

 Civil servants, officials, workers, and students in HCMC will have three days off for the Hung Kings’ anniversary from April 13-15 this year, announced the city People’s Committee.

Theatre project for students launches

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Drama Theatre has launched a theatre project aimed at secondary school students that offers talks and performances by veteran artists.

Seven killed, five injured in Vinh Phuc traffic accident

 Seven people were killed and five others injured when a passenger bus ran into a group of people attending a funeral in the northern province of Vinh Phuc early on Wednesday morning.

Compulsory social insurance for foreign employees widens

 Thousands of foreign employees in Vietnam have been inducted into the mandatory social insurance programme, according to Vietnam Social Insurance (VSS).

Football fans storm streets to celebrate U23 victory

Hanoi’s football fans flooded the streets as Vietnam beat Thailand with an impressive 4-0 scoreline in Hanoi on March 26 and entered the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

Sangha tackles wrongdoings at pagoda, considers deposing head monk

The Viet Nam Central Buddhist Sangha yesterday announced that various activities that had taken place at Ba Vang Pagoda in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, including necromancy and paying real money to dead souls

Measures needed to prevent African swine fever reaching southern Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – African swine fever posed a substantial threat to the pig farming industry despite the measures being taken to stop the disease from spreading, 

Director cannot enjoy art in the usual way

Forbes Vietnam published a list of the 50 most influential women in Vietnam early this month to celebrate International Women’s Day. Meritorious Artist Tran Ly Ly was one of the representatives named in the field of media and creativity

Former fisherman fashions fantastic flotilla

 VietNamNet Bridge – For 68-year-old Nguyen Van Leo, being a fisherman was not just a job, it was a way of life.

Failure in English teaching blamed on teaching method

VietNamNet Bridge - The English teaching curriculum, with a focus on grammar lessons, and the lack of speaking practice, are behind the failure of the national English teaching program, experts say.

TV tattoo artist takes Scotland by storm

 VietNamNet Bridge – There’s little in comparison between Vietnam and Dundee, the fourth largest city in Scotland.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 27/3

Hai Phong needs VND3.5 trillion to develop logistics by 2020, MoF urges PVN to accelerate divestment in sensitive sectors, FLC proposes new airline catering service processing area, WB, Binh Duong discuss infrastructure cooperation

Is Hanoi the second most polluted city in Southeast Asia?

Asked if Hanoi is one of the two most polluted cities in Southeast Asia, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Le Tuan Dinh said there was no convincing proof.

Exploring caves at the foot of Voi waterfall in Lam Dong

Voi waterfall, located in the central highlands of Lam Dong, has seen large number of visitors who come to witness the pristine natural scenery and beautiful caves.

Law on Enterprises must be revised

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctor Phan Duc Hieu, deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, talks to Sài gòn Giải Phóng newspaper about what should be revised in the Law on Enterprises.

TV tattoo artist takes Scotland by storm

VietNamNet Bridge – There’s little in comparison between Vietnam and Dundee, the fourth largest city in Scotland.

 

 

Football fans storm streets to celebrate U23 victory

Hanoi’s football fans flooded the streets as Vietnam beat Thailand with an impressive 4-0 scoreline in Hanoi on March 26 and entered the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

 

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.

 

Strawberry farm in Hanoi

Covering on an area of 4,000sqm, Chimi strawberry farm that opened last October in Hanoi's Tay Ho district has attracted young people and families looking for a new farming experience in the city.

 

Metro line propelling property prices

 Recent moves to speed up the operation of Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line have brought new hopes of a rise of property prices along the route after years of delays.