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Vietnamese, French localities boost cooperation

 A cooperation scheme was signed between the northern province of Yen Bai and the French department of Val de Marne during a celebration of the 20th founding anniversary of their ties on October 31.

Vietnam affirms commitment to promoting human rights

 Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, has reiterated Vietnam’s commitment to joint global efforts and actions to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights for all. 

Forever Young returns for second season

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second season of Forever Young, a soap opera about friendship and love between young people from Viet Nam and South Korea, returns to Vietnamese television screens on November 3.

Buffaloes, Dragons go ahead in VBA’s playoffs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi Buffaloes and Danang Dragons won the first leg of playoffs of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League on Sunday.

Long Bien Bridge beautiful in the reed season

VietNamNet Bridge – In October, the historic Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi looks poetic with reeds growing along the banks of the Red River.

Why an Indian restaurant stands out in Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are several reasons why Tandoor in HCM City has become the place of choice for Indian food, but it stands out from its peers in how it invites you in and makes you feel you are in for a treat, writes Hari Chathrattil.

Slums on the sea of Binh Dinh

Hundreds of people have been forced to live in slum areas near the seaport in central Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon City, regardless of the pollution and fire risks.

Zika causes infertility, lasting harm to testes in mice: U.S. study

 A study of mice infected with Zika showed the virus caused lasting damage to key cells in the male reproductive system, resulting in shrunken testicles, lower levels of sex hormones and reduced fertility,

Nam, Ti win first tennis doubles of F9 Futures

VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam and partner Ti Chen won the first round match of the Viet Nam Men’s Futures F9 tennis tournament yesterday (Oct 31) in Binh Duong Province.

Licensing fees for foreign financial institutions rise

 A new fee schedule will apply for the granting of licenses to foreign financial institutions in Vietnam from January 1, 2017.

Causes of traffic jams in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The increase of personal vehicles and poor transport infrastructure are the major reasons for traffic congestion in Hanoi and other big cities in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s second dollar billionaire turns up

VietNamNet Bridge - Trinh Van Quyet, president of FLC Group, a real estate developer, is a dollar billionaire. Quyet was born into a poor family. He became a lawyer and then a billionaire. 

Trump raises specter of crisis if Clinton wins the White House

 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called Democratic rival Hillary Clinton a threat to the country on Monday, saying that if she is elected a probe into her emails could shadow her entire term in office,

World must join hands to protect Earth’s climate

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vo Tuan Nhan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) about the country’s efforts to adapt to climate change.

The lost seasons of VN’s macadamia growers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Viet Hung, a farmer in Lam Ha District of the Central Highlands Lam Dong Province heaves a sigh with hard-to-conceal disappointment on his face when visiting his macadamia garden.

Hanh Thien village- a unique architectural complex in Nam Dinh

Hanh Thien, a 600 years old village in Nam Dinh, is famous for having a lot of successful laureates. The village still retains traditional architectural value which reflects the wisdom and vision of the village founders hundreds of years ago.

Wooden furniture manufacturers beg for support

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Fine Arts and Woodworking Association predicted that Vietnam may reach $7.6 billion from timber and wooden exports in 2016, an increase of 10 percent compared to 2015. 

Linh Phuoc – the pagoda of records

 VietNamNet Bridge - Linh Phuoc pagoda is located at 120 Tu Phuoc, Ward 11 in the resort city of Da Lat, known as the pagoda of Vietnamese records.

Ethnic minority culture reality to be surveyed

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MoCST) will conduct a survey on cultural affairs of 53 Vietnamese ethnic minority groups.

Amata to build high-tech IP in Quang Ninh

 Northern Quang Ninh province has asked the Amata Vietnam Joint Stock Company, owned by Thailand’s Amata Corporation, to begin construction of the first phase of a high-tech industrial park and township complex.