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Phu Chau - Saigon’s 300-year-old floating temple

 Phu Chau Temple in HCMC’s Go Vap District has long been known as one of the city’s most unique religious sites. 

Organic farming is not for mass production: expert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Nguyen Ngoc Kinh, former director of the Department of Science and Technology and Product Quality under the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD), 

Sapa orchids can be worth five motorbikes

 VietNamNet Bridge – This hill town has an aromatic orchid shaped like a boat. Called Dia lan Sa Pa (cymbidium or boat orchid), they have a captivating perfume and charming petals that attract the wealthy.

Over 3,000 real estate projects underway in Vietnam

 Vietnam currently has 3,077 real estate development projects underway with a total investment of VND3.3 quadrillion (US$145.3 billion), heard a conference held by the Ministry of Construction this week.

The strawberry whisperer with a BA in economics

After graduation from Ha Noi’s National Economic University, all the friends of Bachelor of Economics Vu Van Luc sought jobs in the city. But Luc decided to return to his homeland in the northern mountainous province of Son La

Vietnamese universities should attract more foreign students: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – More universities in Vietnam should open programmes to foreign students as demand for study-abroad courses has increased, 

Real estate still facing unresolved legal issues in 2018

 The real estate market expects 2018 to be another great year for foreign investment. Lawyer Le Net of LNT and Partners spoke about the difficulties real estate developers are facing and the legal issues they hope will be resolved this year.

APPF-26: Vietnam’s major diplomatic event in 2018

 The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26), hosted by the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam, is one of the country’s major diplomatic events amid its extensive and intensive international integration.

Vietnam banks spend big money to hire foreign CEOs

Several banks reportedly are offering annual pay of VND8 billion to experienced foreign CEOs.

HCM City has more funding for infrastructure

 HCMC will have more money to fund urgent transport infrastructure projects aimed to reduce traffic congestion.

Making life and death meaningful in minutes

... Filling up a form in this room requires a confrontation with the inevitability of one’s death, something that most societies discourage, most of the time. A feeling of insecurity and fear is not surprising at that point.

Hanoi seeks to improve security at spring festivals

During the forthcoming Lunar New Year 2018 holiday, commonly known as Tet, authorities of Hanoi have decided to tighten security at traditional cultural festivals to minimize the confusions.

Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi's outskirts district of Thach That is well-known for the craft of making bamboo dragonflies. 

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Gov’t should help private firms

Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, director general of the Viet Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research, speaks to the Kinh te Do thi (Urban Economy) about why the State should help develop the private sector.

Retired photographer now curbs traffic

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lai Xa Village in Hanoi’s suburban area has urbanised rapidly over the last few decades, creating a boom in people, building and vehicles.

With Chinese competition, new glass licences on hold

 With the Vietnamese glass market experiencing severe oversupply, new glass projects will not receive licences in the country.

Cancer blood test ‘enormously exciting’

 Scientists have taken a step towards one of the biggest goals in medicine - a universal blood test for cancer.

A visit to Dong Ba Market in Hue

 A visit to Dong Ba Market is a “must” for travellers to the ancient city of Hue. It is one of the most famous and oldest markets in Hue offering specialties from the central region.

Hanoi constricts Uber and Grab operations

 Hanoi will request ride-hailing application providers Uber and Grab to publicise their fares like traditional taxi brands.