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Israeli expat offers self-defence classes in HN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Friday morning, a group of women gather under the shade of trees in Quang Ba Park in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District to practise a style of martial arts that might be new to some : Krav Maga.

Ten must-visit destinations in Son La

Son La province boasts many captivating views of natural scenery and mountainous landscapes. Here are 10 amazing destinations you should not miss when visiting the area.

Okia Cinema: A club for cinema enthusiasts in Hanoi

 Located in a small and quiet alley in Hoang Hoa Tham street in Hanoi, Okia Cinema is held dearly by cinema enthusiasts as “Hanoi’s smallest cinema” as it can accommodate only 40 viewers.

Organic farmers unable to make a clean break

The morning glory plants stood unharvested. Considering how popular a green vegetable this is across the length and breadth of Vietnam, it was strange that farmer Nguyen Manh Hong could not be bothered to cut and sell them.

Students offer farmers a helping hand

Thousands of students across the country have been taking part in volunteer campaigns aimed at promoting the important role of youth in contributing to the country’s cultural, social and economic development. 

Veteran brings hope and artificial limbs to people living with disabilities

 VietNamNet Bridge – There is a house and workshop in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District where disabled people from across the country can come for a better life.

Vietnam - a fresh, attractive hub for South Korean auto parts manufacturers

 Vietnam’s policy on tightening control over imported automobiles can encourage South Korean investors to set their car parts production bases in Vietnam, according to the Nhip Cau Dau Tu magazine.

Vietnamese startups need state’s capital

VietNamNet Bridge - Forty venture funds operate in Vietnam, but most of them are foreign invested.

Disabled teacher gives gift of knowledge

 VietNamNet Bridge – There is a special class in Chao Pong Village, Ia Phang Commune in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, which all disadvantaged students from the local area can attend for free at any time of day.

Quang Binh retired border solider saves langurs

Nguyen Thanh Tu, 56, a retired border soldier, has spent eight years searching for and protecting Hatinh langurs living in mountainous areas in Dong Hoa Commune in the coastal central province of Quang Binh.

Young mom's tours help children practise English

A young single mother has become a language ambassador in the central province of Quang Tri to help children learn how to speak English in an effort to forget about an unhappy home life

Instrument doctor has int’l sax appeal

Among the many jobs to which millions of people aspire – doctor, lawyer, entrepreneur – music instrument repairer is not likely on the list. And in Vietnam, where jazz music is a niche passion, Nguyen Khang, a saxophone repairer,

Vietnam’s tea culture is steeped in history

Modern life can be very tiring. Let’s have a seat, enjoy some good tea and chat with Nguyen Viet Hung, the Tea Master of Vietnam, who won the Tea Master Cup competition in 2016, about his passion for organic tea 

Man arrested for involvement in exam cheating in Ha Giang

Ha Giang police on July 20 began criminal proceedings against and issued a three-month temporary detention warrant for Vu Trong Luong for his involvement in the national high school graduation exam cheating scandal.

Cyclo tour – a leisurely sightseeing experience in Hue

 Cyclo tours are popular transport around tourist destinations, including Hue imperial city. Cyclos are a common means of transport for both locals and visitors to the city. 

Vietnam’s coastline ripes for luxury tourism

 Tourism along Vietnam’s coastline has taken off, and with investment capital continuing to pour in, the luxury segment shows no signs of slowing down.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 21/7

Vietnam-Japan joint venure build logistics centre, Imported animal feed grows during H1, Provinces invite construction bids, Thua Thien-Hue revokes 12 stagnant projects, Vietnam’s shoe, apparel export orders to surge     

Social News 21/7

Vietnamese movies on show for Film Day in RoK, US volunteer doctors offer free health checkups to Cao Bang’s poor, Vietnam’s rich and storied culture introduced to ASEAN friends

Big-scale agricultural production falls into deadlock because of land fragmentation

Local authorities throughout the country have been moving ahead with land accumulation models. However, the concentrated land areas remain modest compared with the localities’ potential and needs.

Vietnam gets foreign investment inflows veering from China

 China’s rising labor costs, the looming US trade war and Vietnam’s high growth are accelerating an already strong trend of foreign firms driving away from China to Vietnam.