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VietNamNet Bridge - Numerous shops sell “organic” meat in the market, but the origin of the products is unclear and they are not certified as organic. 

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam and the Mekong Delta in particular, landslides along rivers and coastal areas are becoming more serious and more frequent.

VietNamNet Bridge - With special love to snakes, Dr Nguyen Thien Tao, head of the Nature Conservation Division of the Vietnam Museum of Nature, is a leading expert on poisonous vipers in Vietnam.

 Hanoi is preserving and promoting Ca Tru ceremonial singing by training the younger generation and organizing public performances, hoping to soon remove Ca Tru from UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritages in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

VietNamNet Bridge - Minh Tu is the Vietnamese representative at Miss Supranational 2018, which is taking place in Poland.

Here are some suggestions for visitors who want to embrace the winter season and enjoy a wonderful holiday at this time of year in Vietnam.

H’Hen Nie, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2018, recently announced she will wear a “Banh Mi” inspired outfit for the upcoming national costume themed segment of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant.

Recently the official facebook page of Manhunt International 2018 has announced the top 10 most popular male votes with Vietnamese representative Mai Tuan Anh ranked as high as fourth.

Tieu Vy, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss World 2018 beauty pageant, has released an introductory video clip that heavily features her hometown of Hoi An. 

 The Stieng live mainly in Binh Phuoc province together with other ethnic groups. They have retained many of their traditional customs including the wedding custom of “repaying duty”.

 With its dense system of rivers and canals, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has become famous for floating markets which attract tourists with their abundant farm produce sold directly from boats.

 The Global Beauties website has excitedly selected Vietnamese representative Minh Tu as a strong favourite for the upcoming Miss Supranational 2018 beauty pageant.

 The HCMC Ballet and Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) is presenting a program on November 29, featuring a world premiere by Spanish composer Iluminada Perez Troya.

 Tuyet Tran, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Globe 2018, has jetted off to China to compete at the prestigious beauty pageant.

 Bau Truc pottery village is located about 10 kilometers south of Phan Rang city. One of the most famous pottery making villages in Vietnam, Bau Truc has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

 Cycling has become a hobby of Hanoi dwellers in recent years. The beautiful streets around Sword Lake, West Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Unification Park are packed with cyclists during the weekend.

 The banking sector has been on the recovery path after a tough time struggling with bad debt (2012-2014), especially since 2016. This comeback has been assisted by foreign investors in local banks.

 The central city of Danang has called on investment for seven major projects, including a metro line linking to the tourist town of Hoi An.

 The locals and experts have strongly criticised the authorities after 200 red poles were set up along Dinh Thon Street in My Dinh Ward, Hanoi, over a month ago.