An artist in Hanoi has been operating a free flute class for seven years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mobile subscribers may have their SIM cards deactivated if they fail to submit profile photos following a new regulation.

 Northern central provinces of Vietnam, including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh have advantages to develop port services as they are located in a strategic position to transport goods from Laos – a neighbuoring country to the world.

 Hoi An town in Quang Nam province is attractive for its unique and ancient culture. Recently, Hoi An has launched a number of new tourism products such as “Night in the ancient town” to give visitors a new experience.

 The Czech Republic will organise Mrs Ao Dai Vietnam Europe 2018 this June to honour the graceful and delicate beauty of Vietnam’s Ao Dai costume (traditional long dress).

Vietnam imports 523 cars from Thailand in a week, while the price of imported Honda cars is also increasing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) has said that it will need close to VND80 trillion (US$3.5 billion) for the proposed expansion project of Noi Bai International Airport. 

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh will oversee an urgent investigation into bribes to speed up customs clearance procedures at ports in the northern city of Hai Phong.

 Health officials in Hai Phong City have seized a large batch of fake cancer drugs made from bamboo ash.

 The headmaster of a primary school in the southern province of Soc Trang Province has just resigned because many grade 2 pupils at his school still can’t read.

 Hundreds of traders in Hanoi gathered on Monday to protest against the proposal to turn the Dong Xuan Market into a shopping centre.

 The music licensing company Sky Music has been accused by many musicians at the Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) of using their songs without permission.

 A high school teacher in HCM City has been suspended for not talking or giving lectures to pupils for weeks.

 Educational initiatives with practical applications to improve teaching, learning, and research will be awarded a total of VND700 million under the 2018 Young Intellectual for Education Programme.

The National Library of Vietnam has announced its plans to organise the 2018 book festival, which will take place from April 19-24 in Hanoi, as part of activities to mark Vietnam Book Day (April 21), and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of flower lovers flocked to an orchid festival called Lai Chau Fragrance and Colours held in the northern city of Lai Chau over the weekend.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Young players will be given the chance to compete at the Asian Football Confederation Cup when Song Lam Nghe An host Tampines Rover on their home turf today.

 Foreign capital flow into the real estate market has accelerated M&A deals, but analysts warn that bad debts for property loans are a hindrance in the M&A market.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Now showing in cinemas, Nhung Thang Nam Ruc Ro (Go-Go Sister) is one of two movies released this year that have been included in the five top grossing Vietnamese films.

 A book of Turkish tales, containing 200 small humorous stories about Nasreddin Hodja, was launched in Hanoi recently.