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Experts oppose demolition of colonial-era building in HCM City

 Some experts have expressed their opposition over the demolition of Thuong Tho Palace in HCM City built during the French colonial period to make way for an expanded municipal government building.

H'hen Nie predicted a top 3 finish at Miss Universe 2018

The Global Beauties website has predicted that H'hen Nie, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2018, will achieve the second runner-up spot at the ongoing global beauty pageant.

Missosology: Minh Tu amongst the Hot Picks of Miss Supranational 2018

Missosology, the world’s number 1 beauty pageant magazine, has listed Minh Tu, the Vietnamese representative at the pageant, among its Second Hot Picks for Miss Supranational 2018.

Viglacera starts construction of first IP at Cuban special economic zone

 ViMariel S.A – a subsidiary of Vietnam Glass and Ceramics for Construction Corporation (Viglacera) – began construction of the first industrial park in Mariel Special Economic Development Zone (ZEDM) in Cuba on November 28.

Our way, not the highway, say traffic authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – Traffic safety experts want to increase fine on motorbike drivers who illegally use expressways.

Visitors to be offered free entrance tickets to Hoi An on Dec. 4

 The ancient town of Hoi An and Thanh Ha pottery village will be offering free entrance tickets to visitors on December 4, stated Vo Phung, director of Hoi An city’s Centre for Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 28.

Two renowned musicians from Hong Kong to perform in HCMC

 On the evening of December 14, the audience in HCMC can come to an East-meet-West musical space where saxophonist Timothy Sun and pianist Jacqueline Leung from Hong Kong will perform in the cosy space of the Soul Live Project Complex.

Vietnam university spin-offs: still a long way to go

In 2010, BK-Holdings at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) signed a deal to transfer the technology used to make tricolor compaq fluorescent powder to Rang Dong Company,

Photographic art should stick to life, experts say

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese photography has developed dynamically raising both opportunities and challenges for photographers.

Da Nang hospitals overloaded by patients from nearby provinces

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hospitals in Da Nang have been overloaded because patients from neighbouring provinces have flocked into the city for medical examinations and treatment, reported online newspaper vov.vn.

Chu Dang Ya volcano looks impressive even in extinction

Chu Dang Ya is an extinct volcano in Pleiku, Gia Lai Province. Here are some stunning photos of the location.

A record of 56 sports organised at 30th SEA Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019 will feature a record of 56 sports, the Southeast Asian Games Federation Council stated during a recent meeting in Manila.

Concert features Spanish pieces

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Spanish Chamber Music concert will be held at the HCM City Conservatory to give music lovers a chance to enjoy pieces by Spanish composers on November 30.

Farm produce: ‘rescue campaigns’ still needed, even as exports rise

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports show that Vietnam’s farm produce exports have been increasing steadily year after year, but many farmers cannot sell all of their produce.


HCM City hosts cyber security conference

 Experts shared their experiences and discussed solutions to strengthen information and cyber security at a conference in HCM City on Wednesday.

Strategy, a decisive factor in start-ups’ success, say experts

 Starting a business is not easy, and starting a successful one is even harder, and it is not enough to simply have a good idea and passion, but involves many other factors, according to experts.

VASEP: VN tra producers should plan to face China farming

Viet Nam’s tra fish producers and exporters should consider their future as Chinese enterprises move into the market. 

VN’s start-ups have ambitious plans, but is red tape holding back development?

 Banking on solid economic growth, a young population and strong internet coverage, Viet Nam has been making efforts to become a start-up nation.

Control of pesticides to improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products

The use of pesticides in agricultural production should be properly considered and applied, said Jason Sandahi, an expert from the US Department of Agriculture, at a seminar in Hanoi on Tuesday.

Frenchman entranced by Vietnamese bronze drums

 VietNamNet Bridge – Jacques de Guerny, a French researcher has spent more than three years tracing the evolution of bronze drums in Southeast Asia, including in Vietnam.