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The stunning green plateau of Khai Trung tourist site

The Khai Trung tourist site located in Luc Yen district in the mountainous northern province of Yen Bai has opened recently, attracting a large number of visitors to the site.

Social News 29/11

Letter contest launched to engage youths in efforts to save bears, First forum to gather Vietnamese young intellectuals around the globe, International flights to operate from Phù Cát, HCM City issues new rural area criteria

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 29/11

CBRE: Foreign investors appreciate Vietnam’s property market prospects, Vietnam Rubber Group to reduce output, VNPT to auction Viteco shares, Blockchain will affect to all aspects of life: seminar          

How high are logistics costs in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) says that logistics costs in Vietnam are 16-17 percent of GDP, not 20.9 percent as reported before by several institutions.


Beautiful ox-eye daisies in Nhat Tan flower village

Ox-eye daisies (Cuc hoa mi) are often in full bloom in November, signaling the beginning of winter.

Vietnam needs policy on recycling thermopower slag: experts

Thermopower ash and slag is considered normal solid waste, suitable to be used in the construction industry. However, no state management agency has been assigned to provide certification that ash and slag is not hazardous waste.

Vietnamese scientists’ research contributes to advancements in industry

VietNamNet Bridge - Recent findings by Vietnamese scientists and their co-workers have made significant contributions to the world’s industries.


231 slaps on the face: education sector struggles with abuse incidents

VietNamNet Bridge - A student was given 231 slaps on the face recently because he spoke badly of someone’s mother.


Japan to stage J-Dance show at Youth Theater

 The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will hold a J-Dance show at the Youth Theater in Hanoi on December 7 and 8.

Residents of VN’s biggest cities can get five-year Korean tourist visa

 VietNamNet Bridge – From December 3, Vietnamese residents living in Hanoị, HCM City and Da Nang can get a multiple entry visa valid for up to five years to South Korea.

Thang Long Royal Citadel explored through woodblocks

 VietNamNet Bridge – King Gia Long from Phu Xuan (now Hue) royal city found that Thang Long Citadel was too big, so he issued an order to build a new, smaller one in 1805. 

VN supports climate change adaptation

The Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Southeast Asia programme continues to work towards the goal of ensuring food security in the face of climate change by working with its partners to integrate solutions ..

Photos depict values of national heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 of the best entries to the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards will be displayed at many venues around HCM City and provinces until June next year.

Conical hat street in Hanoi Old Quarter

 Dao Duy Tu Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter has been decorated with thousands of conical hats and lanterns, attracting a lot of visitors.

Throwback to the top VN national costumes worn at int'l beauty pageants

Let’s take a look back at a few Vietnamese traditional costumes that have impressed foreign judges and audiences at international beauty pageants through the years.

HCM City to host Argentina Week 2018 from Dec.3.

 HCM City’s audiences will have the chance to indulge in Argentinian culture during Argentina Week scheduled for between December 3 and 9. 

L’Espace to hold contemporary and folk music concert

A concert featuring contemporary and folk music of Vietnam will be held at the French cultural center L’Espace in Hanoi on December 1, starting at 8 p.m.

Port ventures saw positive performance

 Despite improvements in ­performance in the first 10 months of 2018, joint-venture seaports involving state-owned ship giant Vinalines and foreign ­partners are struggling with stiffening competition.

Teacher orders pupils to slap classmate to deliver punishment

 The Ministry of Education and Training has asked local authorities in Quang Binh Province to strictly punish a local teacher who ordered 23 pupils to slap a classmate 231 times.

Vietnam invests $303.5 million abroad in 11 months

 Vietnam registered to invest 303.5 million USD abroad in the first 11 months of this year, plus 55 million USD worth of additional capital for existing overseas projects.