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The life story of the ‘great grandfather tree’ through seven centuries

The great old da huong (cinnamomum comphora) tree in Yen Nhan commune in Y Yen district in Nam Dinh province has existed for hundreds of years. People call it ‘cu cay’, or the ‘great grandfather tree’, to show their respect.

Seaport industry’s growth rate twice as much as global rate

VietNamNet Bridge - The high number of imports of input materials and exports of finished products by foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) has led to an increased growth rate for the seafood industry. 

More students apply to vocational school instead of university

While many universities complain they cannot find enough students, some vocational schools have unexpectedly filled enrollment, though they set relatively high exam score requirements.  

Violist Bui Cong Duy: I am happy with my choice

Despite being busy with teaching and performing, Bui Cong Duy successfully organised the 2017 Vietnam Connection Music Festival. He granted an interview to Nhan Dan to share about how to bring classical music closer to audiences.

Young doctor volunteers to work in poor area

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unlike many medical graduates who want to work in big cities like Ha Noi, Nguyen Chien Quyet, from the northern province of Hung Yen, chose to work in northern mountainous areas 

CBRE: Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in infrastructure spending

 Experiencing large-scale urbanization and with a positive economic outlook, the demand for infrastructure in Vietnam has intensified. 

Exhibition “Sundries” by Luu Vu Long

The solo exhibition “Linh tinh lang tang” (Sundries) by painter Luu Vu Long will take place from September 18 to 22 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi.

Water wheel – feature of mountainous hamlet

Coming to Na Khuong hamlet, in Ban Bo commune, Tam Duong district of the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, visitors are impressed by 25 giant water wheels used for irrigational purposes.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/9

Deputy PM lauds Belgian company’s energy projects in Vietnam, 17th Int’l Textile and Apparel Accessories Exhibition slated for November, Nearly 11,000 real estate firms established in eight months

Social News 18/9

Da Nang conducts power outage drill in service of APEC High-level Week 2017, Southeast Asia Red Cross leaders to meet in Hanoi, Blaze destroys Hanoi supermarket, Ministry urges to increase medical insurance coverage rate

Powerful conglomerates win duels with foreign players

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese tycoons have won battles with foreign businesses, successfully preventing foreigners’ hostile takeover attempts. 

The Factory: HCM City’s cutting-edge arts venue

Located in HCM City’s District 2, The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre’s exhibitions and unique architecture have been attracting many visitors since its opening more than a year ago.

September 18-24: Dance Festival “Europe Meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” 2017

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events will take place in in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Runners to ascend Bitexco Tower in HCMC SKYRUN

Mitsubishi and Bitexco will once again host the city’s only stair climbing race, “HCMC SKYRUN”, on October 29.

Vietnam loses $15mn from crude oil sales to China

 Vietnam lost as much as $15 million from crude oil exports to China in the first eight months of this year, after giving its northern neighbor a 2 per cent discount.

Where to spend one night out in Hanoi

US magazine Saveur has suggested interesting places to eat and drink out at night in the 1,000-year-old capital of Vietnam.

US ambassador expects to accompany third US President in Vietnam

US ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius, has expressed the hope to welcome President Trump to Vietnam to attend the APEC summit in November after accompanying former presidents Clinton and Obama in their visits to the country.

Quang Binh rubber plantations destroyed Storm Doksuri

 Thousands of rubber growers in the central province of Quang Binh have seen their rubber plantations damaged by Storm Doksuri.

Hanoi to fund airport restructure plan

 Unless city authorities restructure Noi Bai International Airport soon, it will face serious overloading over the next few years, Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia warned at a recent meeting.

Vietnam No 1 at Asian Aerobics Champs

 Vietnam topped the sixth Asian Aerobics Championship, which closed on Sunday in Mongolia.