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Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week to be held in June

 The Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week will take place from June 1 to 9, promising to feature various activities. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 8/5

Advanced technology crucial to improve cashew output, Purchasing power soars by 8.5 percent, ACV targets over 5.6 trillion VND in 2018 profit, Top Thai Brands 2018 to open in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam warned about relying too heavily on Chinese market

VietNamNet Bridge – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures show that China became Vietnam’s biggest export market in 2017. The position had belonged to the US for the last 15 years.

Experts find solutions for high-tech agriculture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Localities need to set up plans for hi-tech agricultural areas in accordance with regional growing and climate conditions.

LINE app to return to Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - LINE expects to make a comeback to Vietnam through its investment in webtretho.com.

Hanoi discovers many unlicensed nurseries

VietNamNet Bridge - The Hanoi People’s Council’s supervisory board has discovered a high number of unlicensed nursery classes and VND12,000-15,000 meals.

South’s largest wild bird market known for its inhumane slaughtering methods

VietNamNet Bridge - The road section on Highway No 62 that runs through Thanh Hoa Town in Thanh Hoa district in Long An Province has become noted for its wild animal markets.

Vietnam’s art market grows, needs transparency

After one year of establishment, auction houses Chon’s in Hanoi and Ly Thi in Ho Chi Minh City have really been helpful for Vietnam’s art market to go through “pubescent” and grow up.

Language the key to understanding culture

Prof Dr Trinh Van Minh was given in March the Honour Award of the Group of Francophone Embassies for his important contributions to the development of the French language, and the values of Francophonie. 

Silkworms ‘trained' to weave blankets

 When mentioning weaving, people may think of women laboriously sitting besides weaving looms.  However, you may doubt your current knowledge on weaving when watching silkworms do the weaving.

Level playing field needed in taxi industry

Associate Dr Tu Sy Sua, from the University of Transport, speaks to Vietnam News Agency on how to create a level playing field between traditional taxis and companies that employ app based taxi technology. 

Three scientists to be presented Ta Quang Buu Award

The list of three winners of the 2018 scientific award named after scientist Ta Quang Buu has just been announced.

Walking street pays tribute to Trinh Cong Son

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trinh Cong Son walking street, some 900m long, is a fitting tribute to its namesake, late musician Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001), a celebrated Vietnamese musician, songwriter, painter and poet.

Fisherman catches giant fish listed in red book

 A fisherman in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue yesterday caught a bizarre giant fish weighing 32 kilogram.

Regular fast food eating linked to fertility issues in women

 Women who regularly eat fast food and not enough fruit are more likely to struggle to conceive, a study suggests.

‘Then’ singing in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter

A programme to promote Then folk singing of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority groups has been held at the Kim Ngan temple in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Events in Hanoi & HCMC on May 7-13

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from May 17 through 13.

Nem nuong Cai Rang, a specialty of Can Tho

The Mekong river delta city of Can Tho is well-known for Cai Rang district’s Nem nuong. The dish is a real Vietnamese grilled pork sausage or grilled meatball served with rice noodles or rice as a main course.

V.League: Second-half resurgence secures Hanoi FC resounding win over HCM City

Four second half goals helped Hanoi FC to beat Ho Chi Minh City 4-1 in their V.League match at Thong Nhat Stadium on May 6.

No more illegal fishing since beginning of 2018

 There are no longer fishing boats that have committed illegal catching since the beginning of 2018, heard a conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on May 5.