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Scrapping unclaimed bikes: a better solution exists

 VietNamNet Bridge – When you have about 10,000 unclaimed motorbikes, three-wheelers and other vehicles on hand, you are running out of space to store them.

Mobile parking search and payment app piloted in Vietnam for the first time

Hanoi has commenced piloting a smartphone application that helps users to search and pay for car parking via mobile phones, namely iParking, at parking lots along Tran Hung Dao and Ly Thuong Kiet Streets, Hoan Kiem District on May 1.

The KAfe, Coffee Inn died young, but milk-tea chains thriving

VietNamNet Bridge - While a few coffee chains have had to close, milk tea chains have become popular, especially in the north.

Da Nang shines on fireworks festival’s opening night

The 2017 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) kicked off in the central city on April 30, drawing eight teams from Italy, Austria, China, Japan, the UK, Australia, Switzerland and Vietnam.

Lesson from The KAfe, Gloria Jean's closures: customer attention needed

When The KAfe had to shut down, analysts said this should be seen as a warning for Vietnamese startups in the coffee cafe market. When Gloria Jean’s Coffee left, they said the same thing. 

Bulletin on end of war touches millionsof hearts

 On April 30th 1975, Artist Kim Cuc was among two broadcasters of Radio the Voice of Vietnam who read a special bulletin on the country’s great triumph that ended the war in Vietnam.

The sheriffs of Gron village forest

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Jarai people in Gron Village of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum believe that the nearby forest is sacred, its trees immortal. They have adopted strict rules to protect the forest, for example punishing

Vietnam wins gold medal at Asian Grand Prix

 Bui Thi Thu Thao brought home a gold medal in the women’s long jump during the third leg of the Asian Grand Prix in Chinese Taipei on April 30.Thảo cleared a jump of 6.41m to finish first.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 1/5

 Japan injects additional capital in Dong Nai province, NCB to raise total assets to $4.2 billion, IML Technology Viet Nam project inaugurated, Efforts needed to keep local products on store shelves

A meeting with author-illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin

An exhibition-discussion with French author and illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin will take place at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi from May 6 to 16. This is a chance to take a look at his three books recently published in Vietnam. 

French films “Je Fais la Mort” and “Astérix – Le domaine des Dieux”to be screened in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - “Je Fais la Mort”, a movie by French director Jean-Paul Salomé, will be introduced at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi on May 5.

Life of Nung people in Phuc Sen valley

Phuc Sen commune in Cao Bang province has become known as the homeland of the Nung An ethnic group with signature stone fences in front of their houses. 

Performance of “Romeo and Juliette” by Comédie Fraçaise Theater

 VietNamNet Bridge - Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace will hold the screening of the theatrical performance of “Romeo and Juliet” by actors from the Comédie Fraçaise theater, France on May 20.

Tourist attractions featured on Vietnamese bank notes

Many famous tourist attractions are on Viet Nam’s currency notes. These include the VND500,000 bill, the highest denomination, which features a thatched house inside a museum dedicated ...

Mui Ne among top spots for adventure tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Strong winds, big waves and a year-long tropical climate have made Mui Ne a paradise for adrenaline addicts.

Students make device that prevents falls, to be presented in Singapore

People with foot injuries can move around in a convenient and safe way supported by a device invented by a group of lecturers and students at Da Nang University Junior College.

Even the most prestigious schools absent from international rankings

The absence of Vietnamese universities in international rankings is not a surprise to the majority of Vietnamese, but many wonder why even the most prestigious schools are not recognized.

Thua Thien – Hue: beautiful bay ‘dying’ because of shrimp farming

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100 households in the coastal town of Lang Co in Phu Loc district in Thua Thien – Hue province raise white-leg shrimp illegally, causing serious pollution to one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

Chinese tourists spend big money but continue to book "zero-dong" tours

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports show that the money Chinese spent traveling abroad increased sharply in 2016. However, they continue to book ‘zero dong’ tours when visiting Vietnam.

Viettel Global expects to acquire 50m customers

 Viettel Global Investment JSC (Viettel Global) targets increasing its customers in foreign markets by 12.9 million in 2017, bringing the total to more than 50 million.