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High-end apartment sales slow, speculators flee

VietNamNet Bridge - Speculators are leaving the high-end apartment market, causing a sharp fall in the market segment. 

Circus maestro with a passion for teaching

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite being in his 70s, artist Le Van The can still perform precise, strong and beautiful moves. Even his best students admit that they still have a long way to go to be as good as their teacher. 

Artists seek worthy place for public art

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Crystal Cloud, a public art installation on the Mu Cang Chai terraced rice field in the northern province of Yen Bai recently drew attention from locals and tourists.

Da Nang tourism makes spectacular leap in past decade

 Da Nang city has made a “spectacular” leap forward in tourism development over the past decade. 

Woodwork exporters told to adapt to changes from US market

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts have advised wooden furniture manufacturers to focus on developing certified woodwork with clear origin and to diversify import sources.

Cao Bang Grass Jelly: A summertime treat

Sweet soup, soya bean curd or mixed jelly are popular snacks for Vietnamese people, especially in the hot days of summer. They all have things in common – they’re delicious, fresh 

Cong ethnic people make efforts in preserving folk art

The Cong ethnic group in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau  boasts a diverse cultural life with traditional values. Over the years, local people have made great efforts in preserving the group’s cultural identity.

Tran Quoc pagoda - Hanoi tourist attraction

 Known as one of the icons of Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda attracts crowds of Buddhists followers and domestic and international tourists throughout the year.

Gov’t steps up drowning prevention efforts

Deputy Head of the Viet Nam Sports Administration’s Department for Mass Sports Nguyen Thi Chien talks to Ha Noi Moi newspaper about an on-going drowning prevention programme that aims to save children’s lives

Veteran produces artificial limbs for disabled people

 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.

More players arriving in ride-hailing business

A number of ride-hailing apps have been launched recently in bids to wrestle the initiative away from Grab.

Plastic bags: Small item, large consequences

 Vietnam now ranks at number 17 out of 109 countries in terms of plastic usage. This alarming statistic is partly derived from Vietnamese people’s habit of using plastic bags when shopping everyday.

Port investor in HCMC likely to suffer heavy losses

Saigon Premier Container Terminal has not been able to accommodate large container ships due to sedimentation in the Soai Rap River since June 2017, increasing the likelihood of heavy losses for the investor of the multi-million-dollar terminal.

E-commerce market: big players incur big losses

The total accumulative loss of the four biggest players in the e-commerce market has reached VND4.5 trillion. 

Growth at all costs should not be the case anymore

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gross domestic product (GDP) is still an important indicator needed to assess the current level of a country’s growth. However, Governments are advised not to try to increase GDP at all costs 

Reviving traditional theatre arts

On the glowing stage of cheo, Thuy Mui is a charming artist who mesmerises audiences with sweet folk melodies. She is also known as a decisive leader who has contributed significantly to attracting people back to cheo. 

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HCM City association inks smart city deal with Taiwanese partner, EVN offers support to victims of Lao dam collapse, Ca Mau fishermen receive loans to build or upgrade ships, HN leads the nation in rural development

Nurses travel thousands of miles to learn Vietnamese health care

 Student nurses from the United Kingdom are enjoying a taste of Asia and learning about the Vietnamese healthcare system.

Drivers win fee reduction at controversial toll booth

About 4,000 owners of vehicles in the northern province of Hưng Yên and Hải Phòng City will receive a fee exemption or reduction when they travel through two BOT toll stations installed along the National Highway No 5 starting August 1

HCMC encourages environment projects

 HCM City has called for investment in environmental protection projects from now through 2025 and announced incentives for such investment as it seeks to resolve certain problems soon.