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Phung Hung mural street features old Hanoi

Phung Hung street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has been revived with beautiful mural paintings recalling Hanoi in the past. Opened to the public in early February, it is now a favorite photo location and cultural space for city dwellers and visitors.

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Vice President meets Vietnamese expats in Australia, Vietnam shares experience in ensuring indigenous peoples’ rights, Vietnam intensifies coordination with US parliamentarians’ offices

Miss Southern Vietnam 2018 pageant kicks off

 The winner of Miss Southern Vietnam 2018 will represent the country at the Miss Globe contest in Italy in November.

Bamboo Airways to open 40 new routes

 FLC Group plans to open 40 local and international routes after its carrier, Bamboo Airways, becomes operational, said Dang Tat Thang, General Director of the airline.

US psychotherapist uses creativity to heal

 American psychotherapist Douglas Holwerda, whose primary work is talk therapy for those who are dealing with life problems or mental health issues, never planned to move to Vietnam - but now he’s lived here since 2011.

Traditional poonah paper admired in modern society

 Many people in Hanoi were thrilled when attending a cultural event called “Dó bay” or says “Drifting Poonah paper” held recently at a book house on Nguyen Thai Hoc street in the capital city.

Ceremonies commemorate Hung Kings nationwide

 Vietnamese people nationwide held activities in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the country, on April 25 or the 10th of the third lunar month.

Opening ceremony of National Tourism Year 2018 slated for April 28

 The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh and the Carnival Ha Long 2018 will take place at Ha Long city on April 28, heard a press conference held on April 24.

Vice President active in Australia

 Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on April 25 met with representatives of Vietnamese in Australia’s Victoria state, who account for one third of the Vietnamese community in the country. 

Vietnamese PM's visit to Singapore

 Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his spouse hosted the official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and the high-ranking delegation of Vietnam at the Istana Palace on April 25 afternoon.

Vietnamese NA hands over APPF chairmanship to Cambodia

NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has handed over the chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) for 2018-2019 and the hosting authority for the 27th APPF Annual Meeting to Cambodia. 

Possible US-China trade war could bring challenges, opportunities

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese economists all believe the possibility of a US-China trade war outbreak is low, but, if it occurs, Vietnam would face both challenges and opportunities.

Five charming Hoi An homestays for the national holidays

 Heron House, An Bang Beach Hideaway Homestay, and Old Yellow House, are some of the attractive destinations waiting for travellers to Hoi An over the long holidays for Liberation Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1).

Bai Choi's UNESCO status to be celebrated in 400 artist performance

 About 400 artists will perform in a ceremony on May 5 in Quy Nhon city to honorarily recognise Choi singing (a genre of folk music practised in Vietnam’s central region) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Mouth-watering local specialties made of frogs in Bac Giang

 Bac Giang has impressed tourists with some mouth-watering local specialties made of frogs.

Convenience stores: more are being opened, but many are closing

VietNamNet Bridge - While many retailers have expanded their convenience store chains, others have had to scale down their networks because of ineffective operations.

Motherhood goddess worshipping ritual of Red Dao

 Worshipping goddesses of Motherhood, the protectors of babies, is an important ritual of the Red Dao in Lao Cai province. Their ceremony pays gratitude to the goddesses and asks them to bless a baby with good health and obedience.

Relevant agencies look for market to sell eight million tons of coal residues

 Fossil fuel power plants have no choice but find market to sell their coal residues, said experts at a meeting held today in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

HCM City to return 10 kilos of gold to local man

 Ho Chi Minh City People's Court has just asked the municipal people's committee to return 10 kilos of gold which they seized from a local gold trader in a civil case in 2014.

Fount of knowledge online

 Online education is gaining traction in Vietnam and continued growth into the future seems almost certain.