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Experts warn of language impairment as children learn many languages at same time

Believing that it would be better to let children learn foreign languages as soon as possible, many Vietnamese parents send their children to class at a very young age.

Hanoi vows to eradicate invasive exotic plants to protect local flora

VietNamNet Bridge - Mai duong tree, or Trinh nu than go (Mimosa pigra), an invasive exotic species, has been growing vigorously in Hanoi’s suburbs in recent years, harming the local ecosystem.

Vietnam among Southeast Asia’s beaches that haven’t been ruined by tourism

 The Telegraph has compiled a list of some of their favorite beaches.

Doctor develops multi-billion VND herb cultivation area

Dr Nguyen Thi Thuy Huong is the first scientist who has successfully optimized the root system, growing the precious plant on a large scale. 

Xo Dang people celebrate new rice season

 Every year in the tenth lunar month, Xo Dang ethnic people start harvesting nice and celebrate new rice season festival. 

Photo contest on Hanoi launched

 Contest centered on beauty of Hanoi and Hanoians and open to both Vietnamese and foreign photographers.

Tourism set to return to Bach Dang Wharf

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City’s People's Committee has approved the use of Bach Dang Wharf once again for river-based tourism after a three-year gap.

Festival promotes Ninh Binh tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival 2018 was launched on Sunday in the historical land of Ninh Binh Province.

Cold chain market to reach $1.8 bn by 2021

 Latest Ken Research report predicts great future for Vietnam's cold chain market.

US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant​​​​​​​

 Long Phu 1 thermal power plant is riddled by uncertainties around international loans as the project contactor is subject to sanctions from the US.

Samsung crown prince Lee Jae Yong visits Vietnam today

 Samsung’s vice chairman Lee Jae Yong is visiting Samsung subsidiaries today in Hanoi, the northern province of Bac Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City.


HCMC mulls over motorbike emission control

 The HCMC Department of Transport will devise a scheme to control emissions from motorbikes if the municipal government gives the agency the green light, reported Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper.

New cavefish species found in Quang Binh cave

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists at the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources have announced the discovery of a new fish species endemic to a cave system in the central region’s Quang Binh Province, 

Vietnamese bankers count on overseas markets

VietNamNet Bridge - Many commercial banks intend to open more branches and transaction points overseas, or allocate more capital to their overseas branches.

Quang Binh debuts new tours to magnificent cave

Quang Binh Province debuted tour itineraries to the Hang Vom-Gieng Vooc Cave system late last week, offering visitors another choice for caving trips aside from the world’s biggest cave, Son Doong.

From news to muse: Art exhibition by journalists, photographers launches

 An art exhibition is displaying around 100 paintings created by eight journalists and photographers in HCM City until November 5.

Vietnam, New Zealand boost defence cooperation

 Major General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army received Eamonn O'Shaughnessy, head of the New Zealand Ministry of Defence’s International Branch, in Hanoi on October 29.

Vinasun suit against Grab delayed again

 The HCMC People’s Economic Court has once again adjourned the suit filed by taxi operator Vinasun against ride-hailing service Grab, which accuses it of unfair business practices and demands compensation.

Vietnam attends UN debate on water, peace, security

 Vietnam believes that close and effective cooperation among coastal countries is the only solution to dealing with challenges and preventing water resources conflicts.

HCM City firms owe $77.4m in social insurance

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 815 enterprises in HCM City owe more than six months of social insurance payments, while thousands of enterprises owe two months.