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New destinations await in Ha Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – New adventurous tours in the northern province of Ha Giang will open soon, giving tourists all the more reason to visit.

JICA volunteers – Vietnam’s dedicated friends

 Every day, Japanese volunteer Izuo Risa starts her daily work at 9 am at the Vietnam Women’s Academy in Hanoi.

Vietnam theatre has chance for revival

 A run of sold-out performances at the Hanoi Opera House this month, featuring award-winning plays and the capital’s leading actors, have experts hoping for a revival of Vietnam’s theatrical heritage.

Top five must-see attractions in Mekong Delta

Thoi Son Islet, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Man Dinh Hong flower village, Cai Be floating market and Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village are must-see attractions in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.

Photos depict grace of Vietnamese women

Nguyen Quoc Dung, a Hanoian photographer, has released a photo book called “Fading Season”. The photos mostly capture young Vietnamese women in the traditional ao dai or camisole.

Hai Phong: Bus operators object to moving to new station

The northern port city of Hai Phong’s Department of Transport has planned to gather hundred of coaches at one station, which has met with opposition from the owners of the vehicles.

Beautiful images of Hanoi from above

 These special photos reflect different views of Hanoi at night from above.

Smart Industry World 2017 to open in Hanoi this December

 The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs will host Smart Industry World 2017, the first of its kind in Viet Nam, on December 4-5.

Social News In Brief

Fish processing firms pay breeders compensation for losses, Vietnam Airlines to increase flights during National Day holiday, HCM City to halt high-rise construction along frequently congested streets

Health centre mergers will require job reshuffle

More than 1,200 healthcare managers will need new jobs when provincial centres for preventive health, HIV/AIDS, malaria and others are merged into one general Centre for Disease Control in each province, 

Hanoi's vaults to get new lease of life

Gam Cau Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter is only 4m wide, yet it is teeming with people, merchants, vehicles and shops offering a wide range of products.

Tying the knot without tying yourself in knots

 At 67, Nguyen Dang Hanh of Hanoi's Gia Lam District is of sound body and mind.

VP Bank enters bourse, new billionaires appear

VietNamNet Bridge - Five VP Bank shareholders were added to the list of the 20 richest stock billionaires after VP Bank entered the bourse several days ago. 

Comedy show at Saigon's Yoko Café

 The HCM City-based Comedy Saigon will host a stand-up comedy show at Yoko Café on September 6.

Raffaello masterpieces showcased in HCM City

An exhibition showcasing digital reproductions of 24 masterpieces of Italian artist Raffaello opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s exhibition house on August 25.

Long Hau boat-making village busy in flood season

 One year ago when there was no flood, Long Hau boat making village in Vung Lai district, Dong Thap province looked quiet.

Five-tone musical ensemble in Doi pagoda

 Performances by five-tone musical ensembles in Doi (Bat) pagoda in Soc Trang province attract a lot of visitors. The music of the Khmer creates a mysterious, sometimes joyful atmosphere.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/8

 Nghi Son receives first crude oil shipment, Eco-resort project commences construction, US delays antidumping investigation on VN’s tool chests, Hoa Binh construction company wins bids for big projects

For whom do the BOT bells toll in Vietnam

In what has become a regrettably familiar scenario in the country, authorities have responded belatedly to angry protests by reducing and canceling toll at yet another booth, this time in Tien Giang.

Imposing beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc is listed one of the most beautiful waterfalls on earth by Russia’s Sputnik Agency. Let’s contemplate the imposing beauty of Ban Gioc in the monsoon season.