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First int’l U19 football champs to be held in Nha Trang

 The first international U19 football championship will take place in Nha Trang city, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, from April 11-22.

Kong: Skull Island studio in Ninh Binh to open

 The studio where film Kong: Skull Island was shot in Ninh Binh Province is being restored and will open to tourists this Saturday, April 15. 

VN’s internet speed picks up after cable repairs

 The international internet connection in Vietnam is working at normal speed once again after the cable connecting Southeast Asia to the US was rewired on Saturday.

200-year-old sua tree sold for over $1 million

VietNamNet Bridge - A 200-year-old sua (Dalbergia tonkinensis Prain) offered for sale at VND50 billion (nearly $2.5 million) was felled and transferred to the buyer in late March.

Junior college registration falls

VietNamNet Bridge - The junior colleges under the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) are facing difficulties in the 2017 enrollment season. 

Airfare floor policy opposed by low-cost carriers

VietNamNet Bridge - The proposed airport service surcharge increases and airfare control policy are expected to cause difficulties for low-cost air carriers (LCC).

Vietnam’s rice price out of sync with rest of world

VietNamNet Bridge - The rice price in the Mekong Delta has increased in the last couple of weeks, which has resulted in higher export prices. 

Vietnam Airlines sells cheap air tickets as aviation market heats up

Vietnam Airlines, the nation’s flag air carrier, has decided to join hands with Jetstar Pacific to market cheap air tickets priced from VND11,000 to VND1 million for both domestic and international routes. 

‘Emergency teacher’ an education in humanity

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a cloud of red dust, a car stops in front of the emergency ward of the Da Nang Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital.

Risk provisions remain principal burden on banks

 Although their business operations have shown brighter prospects and many banks are planning to earn trillions in profit this year, the risk provision pressure remains a significant burden.

Event showcasing craft products, skills to open in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Craft villages around the country will gather in the former imperial city of Hue for five festive days as part of the Hue Craft Village Festival.

Formosa’s $10.5 billion Ha Tinh steel complex meets requirement to start blast furnace

The working group from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment complemented by a body of other scientists have concluded that Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Co., Ltd. meets the requirements for the first blast furnace to start operation.

HCM City metro projects short on capital

The two urban railway projects Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien and Ben Thanh-Tham Luong are confronted with a shortage of capital.

Alleviation of war-bomb consequences in Vietnam

 Alleviation of war-bomb consequences in Vietnam

VN beauty queen named Ambassador for 2018 Winter Olympics

 Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 Ngoc Duyen has been designated as ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics set to take place on January 9-24 at Gangwon, the Republic of Korea (ROK).

VN poet wins Cikada award

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Phong-based Mai Van Phan has become the second poet from Viet Nam to be honoured with the prestigious Cikada Prize.

VN's male model Ngoc Tinh joins judges panel for beauty pageant in Egypt

 Ngoc Tinh has left Vietnam and is in Dahab, Egypt having joined a diverse group of notable celebrities on the panel of judges at the ‘eco-friendly’ Miss Eco International 2017.

Fish die in Cha Va River

A number of fish breeders in Long Son Commune, Vung Tau City, are concerned because their fish have been dying in the past 10 days and the situation does not appear to be easing.

Red iPhones officially on sale in Vietnam

 Retail store FPT Shop officially began sales of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus RED Special Edition in Viet Nam on Sunday.

Vietnam National Orchestra to perform 100th concert

 Musicians from Viet Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) and artists from WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne and Japan will perform a concert to celebrate VNSO’s 100th show on April 14.