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Vietmark backs environmental cleanup

 Vietmark is executing a plan to add environmental cleanup to tours the team-building company arranges for groups of domestic and foreign travelers. 

Vehicle importers required to have auto parts certificates

 In addition to vehicle type approval (VTA) certificates issued by authorities in exporting countries, enterprises must submit similar certificates for some auto parts when they import cars into Vietnam.

$316 million undersea tunnel planned in Ha Long City

 The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to the UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, is seeking to build a 1.3km undersea tunnel “at the doorstep” of the world-renowned site.

SSC warns against investing in cryptocurrencies

 The State Securities Commission (SSC) has warned about the risks arising from investing in financial technology (fintech).

HAGL lose second match of BTV Cup

 Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) lost to Vasco Gama B of Brazil in the second match of the annual Binh Duong Television International Football Cup (BTV Cup).

AFC describes Vietnam as “penalty kings” at AFC U-23 Championship

The AFC described Vietnam as “penalty kings” in a recent article reviewing the three-week AFC U-23 Championship in Changzhou, China, in which Vietnam became the first Southeast Asian team to enter the continental tournament’s finals.

Vietnamese singer awarded golden trophy in Malaysia

 Singer Nguyen The Viet was awarded the golden trophy at the Asia Pacific Arts Festival 2018 for an emotional performance of his song, You Raise Me Up.

Frost covers Mau Son Mountain due to cold

 The peak of Mau Son Mountain in the northern province of Lang Son has been covered in frost since Monday after a cold spell hit the northern region on Sunday.

Le Quang Liem ties with Argentinian player at chess festival

 Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem tied with Alan Pichot of Argentina in the seventh round of the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival 2018 in England on January 29.

Vietnam sees drops in new HIV infections for 10th consecutive year

 Vietnam saw decreases in the number of new HIV infections, people living with AIDS and AIDS-related fatalities for the tenth consecutive year in 2017, according to the Ministry of Health.

Measures sought to make effective use of waste from thermal power plants

 Making effective use of waste from thermal power plants to save natural resources and protect the environment is urgent given Vietnam’s increasing demand for electricity.

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Quang Ninh studies building underground tunnel, Bac Giang Police arrest bank robber, Hanoi targets all HIV carriers with health insurance, HCM City focuses on drug supply

From a housemaid to a beauty queen

 VietNamNet Bridge – H’Hen Niê, 25, is an E De ethnic girl from the Central Highlands Province of Dak Lak. She has been working as a freelance model in HCM City for the past few years. 

Violinist Huu Nguyen to perform in Hanoi

 Violinist Nguyen Huu Nguyen will perform a selection of masterpieces by famous composers at a concert at L'Espace French Cultural Centre in Hanoi, at 8pm, on February 3.

Coach Park Hang-seo honoured with HCYU Central Committee insignia

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee presented the “For the younger generation” insignia to Vietnam U23 head coach Park Hang-seo and the other members of the coaching staff.

Foreign giants looking to become strategic investors in PV Gas

 PetroVietnam Gas JSC (PV Gas) plans to sell 30 per cent of its total shares by 2020. Shell, Total, and Tokyo Gas have already expressed their desire to become strategic investors in the company.

Scientists discover how giardia parasite makes you ill

 It is a stomach bug known to afflict some backpackers with bouts of uncomfortable diarrhoea.

Miniature watermelons – a special Tet gift

A miniature watermelon, or pepino as it is known in its native South America, has appeared on the market for the past two years and is now much favoured by customers as a special ornamental plant for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).

Vietnamese USD billionaires getting richer

Nguyen Dang Quang has been recognized as the third Vietnamese dollar billionaire. Pham Nhat Vuong, the first Vietnamese dollar billionaire, has seen his stock assets approaching the $5 billion threshold. 

World media stunned by welcome home ceremony for U23 players

 Hundreds of thousands of fans endured cold weather to greet Vietnam’s U23 squad on January 28 as they returned home after winning a silver medal at the AFC U23 Championship.