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Hai Phong: Nude zodiac animal statues scare adults

 A tourist site in Hai Phong City has become a controversial topic due to the nude, human-shaped statues of 12 zodiac animals.

Huawei P20 Pro smartphone 'can see in the dark'

 Huawei's latest smartphone can take photos in near-dark conditions without using its flash or a tripod.

Vietnamese young man qualifies for Chigaco University

 A young man in the northern province of Nam Dinh has been admitted by Chicago University for his excellent maths achievements.

Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers: Vietnam hold Jordan to a 1-1 draw

Duc scored the opener to put Vietnam in front before half-time, but Abu Amara’s second-half equaliser prevented coach Park Hang-seo’s side from pocketing a victory against Jordan in their last Group C match yesterday.

Lotus design chosen for Long Thanh Airport

 The Ministry of Transport has officially selected the lotus design for Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province.

Vietnam's March CPI down by 0.27%

 The consumer price index (CPI) for March fell 0.27 per cent month-on-month, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Hoang Sa exhibition centre put into operation in Da Nang

Central Da Nang city's authority has held a ceremony to inaugurate a house for exhibiting documents affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

Vietnam, France issue joint statement

Vietnam and France issued a joint statement on the occasion of the official visit to France from March 25-27 made by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the invitation of French President Emannuel Macron. 

Party chief attends inauguration of Vietnam Culture Centre in France

The new headquarters of the Vietnam Culture Centre in France was inaugurated in Paris on March 27 in the presence of General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, who is on an official visit to the European country.

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Over 100,000 people join HCM City Ao Dai festival’s activities, Thua Thien – Hue to run 2.3 million EUR climate project

Two bears rescued from Ninh Binh farm

 Two bears have been rescued from a farm in the northern province of Ninh Binh Province by the Four Paws Viet organisation, ending bear keeping in the area.

Jacqueline Woodson: US teen author wins $600,000 Astrid Lindgren prize

 US teen author Jacqueline Woodson said it was "awesome" to win The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest prize for children's writing.

Finance Ministry mulls auto parts tax cut

 The Ministry of Finance has promised to study and report to the Government recommendations by the Vietnam Association of Mechanical Industry (VAMI) on policies to promote domestic automobile production.

Drinks bottles and can deposit return scheme proposed

 People in England will soon have to pay a deposit when they buy drinks bottles and cans in a bid to boost recycling and cut waste.

China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit

 After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited China.

A glimpse of Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang

Soc Trang is home to many ancient pagodas such as Doi (Bat), Dat Set (Clay) and Chen Kieu (Porcelain bowl), with a touch of typical architectural features of Khmer ethnic people. 

Free TB screening for high-risk groups in HCMC

 VietNamNet Bridge – Free X-rays and TB skin tests for people at high risk of contracting TB were provided last Sunday by medical staff working in a mobile healthcare vehicle in HCM City’s Tan Binh District.

Hundreds of poor constructed level crossings to be upgraded

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will remove hundreds of below-standards level crossings countrywide to improve rail travel and reduce accidents.

Four banks to organise AGM this week

 The LienVietPostBank, SCB, MB and VIB are due to organise the annual general meeting (AGM) of shareholders this week.

HCM City triumph at national swimming champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City made a big splash as they triumphed at the National Swimming Championship which concluded yesterday in Hue City.