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PVF win Vietnam U15 football event

The Promotion Fund of Vietnamese Football Talents FC (PVF) won the National U15 Football Championship after beating Viettel 2-0 in the final match at Tay Ninh Stadium on Saturday. 

Vietnam lose to Kazakhstan in Asian volleyball event

 Vietnam lost to Kazakhstan 25-21, 23-25, 22-25, 20-25 in the Pool E of the SMM 19th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship at Alonte Sports Arena in the Philippines yesterday.

Northern golfers to enter amateur champs

Twenty-five golfers will play in the final round of the TP Bank World Amateur Golfers Championship Viet Nam 2017 (WAGC) following their victory at the northern region qualifying round.

Photo exhibition opens in HCMC Book Street

A photo exhibition entitled "Dreams Are Blue" has opened in HCM City

US offers sound and light training in Da Nang

Three arts envoys – Sharath Patel, Stephanie Mulligan and Chris Vu – aka DJ Veseatile - will provide a sound and light training programme and performance at Da Nang’s Trung Vuong Theatre from August 14-18.

HCM City seeks longer visa exemptions

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development.

$2.2 million worth of smuggled goods confiscated at HCM City port since 2012

The HCM City Border Guard Force and the HCM City Department of Customs have worked together to uncover 48 cases of smuggling illegal goods via border lines, confiscating over $2.2 million worth of items since 2012. 

30-year FDI attraction to be reviewed

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced it is preparing to review 30 years of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in Vietnam. 

HCM City to spend $2 million for tourism planning

HCMC is focusing on conducting survey, evaluation and identification of the city’s position in the country’s tourism map. 

Preserving cultural values in the age of fourth industrial revolution

 If you haven’t visited the Hanoi Opera House, please visit the website www.ifi.vn. In only 15 minutes, visitors can experience a virtual tour of the opera house.

Mussel noodle soup for the soul in Mai Xa Village

Mai Xa is a small village, about 20km from Dong Ha City of Quang Tri Province, with a landscape typical of a rural village with a tranquil temple and peaceful river habour. 

Students gain int’l prizes, but scientific achievements remain modest

VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of Vietnamese students have won top prizes at international Olympiads in the last 40 years, but the country’s scientific achievements remain modest.

Urbanites face health risks from air pollution

VietNamNet Bridge - Coal-fired thermal power plants which emit huge amounts of dust are still not required to issue reports on the possible impact on people’s health.

Securities companies’ capitalization value exceeds VND1 trillion threshold

VietNamNet Bridge - The share prices of many securities companies have increased since the beginning of the year thanks to the rising stock market.

Karaoke shops with high-end equipment rake in profits

VietNamNet Bridge - Karaoke shop owners spend at least VND1 billion on equipment and facilities for one karaoke room, creating a competitive market for suppliers.  

200 artists to perform at Autumn Melodies Arts Festival 2017

200 artists from the USA, European and Vietnam will offer a musical extravaganza consisting of 12 programs ranging from opera, chamber music, and symphonies to contemporary dance in HCMC from August 19 to 27.

Drivers pay small notes at toll station in protest

 Many drivers are putting small notes into bottles when they pay toll fees at Cai Lay BOT toll station in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang as part of a go-slow protest at excessive fees.

Farmers invent cable car to carry custard apples from mountains

 Many farmers in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son have constructed an improvised cable car to carry custard apples from the mountains.

Joint efforts called for to protect last wild elephants in Vietnam

 No single country or individual could put an end to illegal wildlife trade, but joint international efforts should be made to prevent wildlife crimes and protect the elephant species in the centuries ahead, US Ambassador to Vietnam has said.

Quang Binh agrees to record-breaking zip line

Quang Binh Province's authorities have given the go-ahead for construction of what could be the world’s longest zipline at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park home to renowned Son Doong Cave.