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Thousands of students expelled from schools in HCM City

The rector of the HCM City Agriculture & Forestry University last year signed 946 decisions to expel 946 students after they received three warnings from the board of management.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/1

 Environment tax hike on fuels postponed, Aquatic export expected to hit 9 billion USD in 2018, Committee for state capital management to be founded in Q1, Ho Chi Minh City to host Mekong Beauty Show in June

Minerals exported dirt-cheap to China

VietNamNet Bridge - China buys 85 percent of Vietnam’s total mineral exports, but the price of exports to the market is 60 percent of the average export price.

Tram Chim National Park develops tourism in sustainable way

With a special-use forest and wetland ecosystems, Tram Chim National Park is Vietnam’s fourth Ramsar site and the world’s 2,000th.

Balance found

 An absence of under or overheating in Vietnam’s economy puts the country in good stead.

Vietnam gears up to develop a digital economy

VietNamNet Bridge - The vigorous growth of the internet and technology in Vietnam is expected to provide a platform to support the development of a digital economy.

Long Bien Bridge – an icon of Hanoi

Long Bien bridge is now severely degraded after a century of traffic. Maintenance work has been carried out to preserve its beauty and ensure safety for the public.

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 Health sector determined to reduce overloaded hospitals, Bridge collapses in Tien Giang following barge collision, Oshougatsu Cultural Festival 2018 in Hanoi, 10 fishermen rescued from peril at sea

Giant European theme bookstore opens in HCM City

 A large bookstore covering on an area of more than 3,000 square meters opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10 on January 19.

AutoPay on Hi FPT helps paying bills automatically & freely

 FPT Telecom cooperated with The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) to launch a free automatical paymment service named AutoPay on Hi FPT.

Art exhibition supports people with autism

 An exhibition featuring photography, video, audio and installation works of the life of people with autism will open at Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi from January 20-28.

Exhibition showcases Japan’s contemporary netsuke carved of wood

 An exhibition on “Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke” will open at Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam on January 24.

Biology pioneer wins for work on fish

 Newly appointed biology teacher Vu Thi Mai Anh won first prize in food technology at Eureka 2017, a contest for research and technology students on the use of basa catfish fat for producing environmentally-friendly bio-plastics.

Hai Phong lures tourists with history

People know Hai Phong as a city of flamboyant trees, an important industrial centre and the biggest port in the north. The city has also long been a tourism hub with beaches embracing the city and top class entertainment areas. 

Farmers offer special moulded fruits in time for Tet

As the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) draws near, many farmers in the western region are preparing special fruit with unique shapes and personalized messages for their customers.

Mother Goddess temple in Hung Yen

 The Mother Goddess temple, also known as Hoa Duong temple, in Hung Yen province is a popular place of worship. Part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic, the temple embodies beautiful architecture and unique tangible and intangible cultural values.

Young villagers preserve Bai choi folk singing

 UNESCO’s recognition of Bai choi singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last December brought great pride and joy to people in the central coastal province of Phu Yen, one of Bai choi’s birthplaces.

Malaysian national gets 30 months in jail for theft

 The Hanoi People’s Court on January 18 sentenced Koh Yih Siang John, a Malaysian national, 30 months in jail for stealing property in accordance with clause 2, article 138 of the Criminal Code.

The last bookbinder in Ho Chi Minh City

 Bookbinding has become a lifetime career of Vo Van Rang in Ho Chi Minh City. All the old and torn books are given a new appearance with Rang’s skillful hands. Over the years, thousands of books have been restored with his dedication.

Every family is great!

 It’s very common for adults to tell stories to kids, but have you ever asked the kids to tell their stories? Let’s check out the project “Every family is great” to find out what children think about things like families and love.