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Anti-plastic focus 'dangerous distraction' from climate change

 The anti-plastic "fervour" sweeping across the UK is weakening the fight against climate change, the founder of an organic food company has said.

Nobel scientists make Brexit plea for free movement and funding

 Some of the biggest names in science are pleading for a deal on Brexit to avoid damaging British and European research.

Muong Lo – Land of records

 Muong Lo district in Yen Bai province boasts the rich culture of the black Thai. Renowned for beautiful landscapes, the district holds some records that are out of the ordinary.

Vietnam lose to Incheon United 1-2 in friendly match

Vietnamese men’s football team lost to Incheon United FC 1-2 in a friendly match on October 22 during their two-week intensive training course in the Republic of Korea.

Strauss’s best-known opera to be featured at HCMC Opera

 Die Fledermaus (The Bat), the best-known opera by Austrian compose Johann Strauss II, will be fluttering back to the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House for the second time on October 28.

Calls for removal of energy obstructions

 As Vietnam strives to ensure sufficient energy sources, it has been urged by the international community to enable private investors to engage more in the country’s energy industry.

Huong River wood walkway attracts visitors

 A pedestrian road along Huong River decked with a rare and valuable wood has attracted many young people although its construction has not yet been completed. 

Delhi’s 'deadly smog' came from India's farming revolution

 If there was a gold medal for bad air, Delhi would be hard to beat.Yet, despite high levels of air pollution, more than 30,000 people, many wearing masks, took part in the capital's half marathon on Sunday. 

Competitive electricity in Vietnam? It’s still far away

VietNamNet Bridge - More than one electricity generator and wholesaler exists in Vietnam, but the country still does not have a competitive electricity market.


New bus route transports passengers from airport to Hanoi’s centre

 A new bus route carrying passengers from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi’s My Dinh bus station and vice versa was launched by the Transport Corporation Hanoi (Transerco) last weekend. 

Legislators vote to elect State President

 Deputies of the 14th National Assembly cast secret ballots on October 23 morning to elect a new State President during its ongoing 6th session in Hanoi. 

Golden girl of Vietnamese athletics

 She is athlete Bui Thi Thu Thao, who recently won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. Thao is also one of the 10 outstanding citizens of Hanoi this year.

Chè specialties a heart-warming Vietnamese tradition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese cuisine includes many types of chè (pudding) such as chè bà cốt (pudding made of glutinous rice, ginger, and sugar) and chè con ong (honeycomb-shaped pudding).

The billion-dollar nascent projects of Nghe An

 Numerous billion-dollar projects have been stalling for decades due to issues with land clearance and not receiving construction permit.

Vietnam's Minh Tu in 10 First Hot Picks for Miss Supranational 2018: Missosology

 The Missosology website has excitedly selected Vietnamese representative Minh Tu among its top 10 hot picks for Miss Supranational 2018.

Lunar meteorite to be displayed in Ha Nam pagoda

 A Vietnamese firm has successfully bought a moon chunk at USD600,000 at an auction in the US and would display it at a pagoda in Ha Nam Province.

Residents benefit from non-state agencies’ administrative services

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City residents have better benefited from the faster administrative services provided by non-state agencies despites shortcomings from these administrative procedures.

Diva Thanh Lam reunites her ex for new music project

 VietNamNet Bridge – ‘Queen of Vietnamese Pop’ – diva Thanh Lam, has reunited with her ex-husband, music producer Quoc Trung, for a music project beginning with a concert at the beginning of next month.

Vinasun and Grab app at loggerheads over losses

 Fierce debate broke out during last week’s hearing between Vinasun and Grab as the Vietnamese taxi operator accused the Singaporean ride-hailing app firm of anti-competitive business practices that have resulted in lost earnings.

Site clearance report for Long Thanh Airport delayed

 The completion and appraisal of the feasibility study for the site clearance project for Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai is behind schedule, according to a government report.