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NA passes one law, four resolutions on 4th session’s last working day

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) worked on two draft laws and four draft resolutions on November 24 before wrapping up its month-long fourth session later the same day.

Adidas overseas SpeedFactories: how will it affect VN footwear industry?

VietNamNet Bridge - Adidas’ tendency of relocating production bases to places near major markets is expected to have adverse effects on Vietnam’s footwear industry.

A teacher who banished illiteracy from of a commune

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two days of travel in a truck on a very bumpy road that rattled every bone in the body.

Deaf, mute youths gain skills at House of Youth

Where is modern youth heading and what does it find meaningful? Each person has a different answer, but the House of Youth in Da Lat City in the central province of Lam Dong provides some surprising insights

Shortage of teachers for children with disabilities

 Nguyen Dinh Chieu School in Hanoi has 180  visually impaired students out of the total 1,740. However, the school only has two teachers trained to teach disabled students. The shortage has caused difficulties for both teachers and learners.

Thanh Thuy Village, a centre for art

 VietNamNet Bridge – People in Thanh Thuy Village in Binh Hai Commune in the central province of Quang Ngai have long taken pride in their natural masterpiece, Ganh Yen, a volcanic lava reef 

Solutions needed to fill "gap" in tax policy

Mr. Bui Tuan Minh, Tax Partner at Deloitte Vietnam, shares his views with VET on a draft law with a provision on the transition of CIT incentives.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 25/11

 Why to enter Vietnamese fruit processing market now, SCIC to divest from powerful companies next month, Conditions in place to develop innovative startup ecosystem, Digital technology changing accountancy

Scientist pioneers regenerative medicine research

Dr Nguyen Thi Hiep, a 36-year-old lecturer in the biomedical engineering department at HCM City International University under Viet Nam National University-HCM City, has conducted research for more than 10 years

Better policies, support needed for disabled people: Conference

Dinh Thi Tuyet Dao, a disabled person and owner of Phuoc Dao Knitting Facility in HCM City’s District 7, said her company had difficulty in finding markets and faced bankruptcy as a result.

Exhibition “Trio” in Hanoi

The “TRIO” exhibition, presenting artworks created by Le Huu Hieu, Nguyen Van The and Van Trong, will be organized at Vicas Art Studio, 32 Hao Nam, Hanoi from November 17 to December 17.

Social News 24/11

 Relief aid provided for flood victims in Thua Thien-Hue, War veterans to convene 6th congress, Meeting spotlights contribution of Vietnam Red Cross Society, Vietnamese expats in Algeria support flood victims

India train travels 160km in 'wrong direction'

 A group of Indian farmers say they woke up shocked to find that the train they were travelling on had sped 160km (99 miles) in the "wrong direction".

Foreign domestics under scrutiny

On a recent weekend, Janet took two children she was taking care of home after watching a movie at the cinema. She then cooked lunch, fed them and tucked them in for a nap before cleaning the house. 

Investors rush to pour money into hotels

VietNamNet Bridge - The increasing number of travelers and government policies to boost tourism development have prompted investors to build hotels.

Da Nang cafes, restaurants offer free restrooms for tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 300 restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels and shopping centres are offering free restrooms for tourists in the downtown area as part of an effort to boost hospitality in the central city.

A space for kids to learn about sex, acquire soft skills

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Discovery Room with interesting and inspiring lessons, books and games for children aged 3-15 opened yesterday at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

Can Tho hosts southern folk music festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100 artists from nine Can Tho Province folk groups have gathered at the biennial southern folk music festival that opened on November 22 in Can Tho City.

Khanh Linh releases rock album

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoian songstress Khanh Linh has released her newest album Ngai (Butterfly), a collection of rock songs that marks a departure from her reputation as a pop ballad singer.

Pending projects need stronger action

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of urban design projects in Hanoi have been put on the shelf for years, forcing many people whose homes would eventually disappear to live in misery.