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Vietnamese divo to put on experimental live show

 A special show, scheduled to take place in Hanoi next month, will see four Vietnamese divas perform alongside singer Tung Duong, who is well-known for his not-for-everyone music.

FDA steps up scrutiny of stem cell therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is stepping up efforts to better regulate an emerging field of medicine that holds significant promise for curing some of the most troubling diseases by using the body’s own cells.

Vietnam, El Salvador hold first political consultation

The first deputy foreign minister-level political consultation between Vietnam and El Salvador took place in Hanoi on August 28, aiming to seek measures to foster the partnership between the two countries and their foreign ministries.

Vietnam values judicial cooperation with RoK: President

President Tran Dai Quang, on August 28, received Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yang Sung-tae, who is on his first visit to Vietnam.

Texas floodwaters pose unique health risks, U.S. experts say

 Catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey increases the risk of ills ranging from skin rashes to bacterial and viral infections and mosquito-borne disease, U.S. public health officials warned on Monday.

Film photos feature Hanoi's beauty

“Film photos and Hanoi” exhibition is taking place at the Sword Lake Cultural Centre in Hanoi from August 26 to September 3, showcasing 100 film photos which feature a very simple Hanoi.

Ministry urges schools not to collect "extra fees"

 The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has requested all public educational establishments to refrain from collecting fees other than tuition fees in the 2017-18 school year.

Training – bright spot in Vietnam-India defence ties

Education and training are a bright spot in the defence relation between Vietnam and India, said Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Pham Hong Huong.

SEA Games 29: Vietnam at 3rd place on August 28

Vietnam remained at the third place on the medal tally at the end of the 9th day of the ongoing SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cu Da vermicelli village

 Cu Da village in Hanoi’s Thanh Oai district is famous for its French-style houses and for being one of the biggest vermicelli producing villages in Vietnam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/8

 Ho Chi Minh City to host Cotton Day in September, Indonesia firm to build coal port in Vietnam, Agro-fishery-forestry export surges in first 8 months, Free trade agreement helps boost Vietnam-EAEU trade

Scientists warn about property projects encroaching on the sea

VietNamNet Bridge - As land prices in urban areas escalate, real estate developers are expanding toward the sea. Scientists warn that the encroachment may cause serious consequences.

Facebook account can be wiped out with just $100 in VN

VietNamNet Bridge - Phony service providers are invalidating and closing Facebook accounts for VND2-3 million payments. The practice is being used against business rivals or for personal revenge.

Farmers struggle with low sales as more consumers buy imports

VietNamNet Bridge - Ministries have had to hold meetings to discuss ways to rescue local farm produce as competition from imports continues to cut into sales. 

Vietnam should focus on training skilled workers, reduce guest workers sent abroad

Vietnam needs to develop a qualified labor force that can meet the requirements of  industrialization and reduce the number of guest workers abroad, according to experts. 

Traditional funeral customs in central highlands

Charnel house building for the dead, one of the most important ceremonies in a person’s life for many ethnic groups in Viet Nam’s central highland region, takes place around October after harvest.

Solar-powered water supply in rural proves effective

 In recent time, solar-powered water supply has become an effective measure to help people in rural areas access fresh water at a low cost while protecting the environment.

Discovering unique double beach in Hon Noi Island

Located in Hon Noi Island in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, the only double beach is famous for its warm and cold water, created by the different sea currents.

Social News 28/8

 National Highway 6 section cuts Son La-Hanoi travel time, Fire breaks out at Hà Nội Port, Agencies asked to help mountainous localities to respond to natural disasters, Sapa mid-autumn festival opens Sept. 2

Kawasaki a breath of fresh air in VN golf

Hanako Kawasaki, together with several other half Vietnamese athletes, will bring diversity to the national team’s demographics at the ongoing South East Asian (SEA) Games 2017.