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Folk game highlights ethnic minority culture

To Mong people in general and Mong people living in Mu Cang Chai district in particular, Pao throwing has been an indispensable folk game in holidays and traditional festivals, including Gau Tao spring festival.

Ministry drafts auto part tax cut

The Ministry of Finance plans to cut import taxes on auto parts, in line with the World Trade Organisation’s rules.

Hand, foot and mouth disease on the rise amid dengue fever outbreaks

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long warned of the rising number of hand, foot and mouth disease patients nationwide, meanwhile, the dengue fever epidemic has continued ravaging many localities.

Hue’s headwear showcases local charm

Conical hats produced in Thua Thien - Hue Province are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Hue hats famous. 

Sleeping beauty of Van Phong Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge – A scenic area in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa, Van Phong looks like a sleeping beauty on an endless sea.

Locals monitor illegal sand mining

Residents of central Thua Thien-Hue Province have set up tents to monitor illegal sand mining since local authorities have failed to stop miners from illegal dredging.

Joint statement on Vietnam-Myanmar comprehensive cooperative partnership

Vietnam and Myanmar issued a joint statement on their comprehensive cooperative partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s State visit to Myanmar from August 24 to 26.

Indian monks brought Buddhism to Vietnam

As Vietnam and Indian developed ties in the third century, Buddhist monks played a major role in cementing the relationship.

Agencies not handing over land

Ha Noi’s administration has yet to revoke any downtown land it gave to nine State agencies for their headquarters, despite the agencies moving into new digs in recent years.

Beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are some photos of beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam submitted by amateur photographers to a photo contest held by Zing.vn.

Toy weapons a serious danger to local children

Luong Van Can Street Hanoi has long been considered a paradise of toys. However, recently, bows and plastic bullet guns have been sold as children’s toys, despite them being dangerous.  

Vietnam trying to wean itself off preferential ODA loans

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam now has to think of attracting private capital for development projects as preferential ODA loans will now have higher interest rates. 


HCM City hosts Five Continents Food Festival

 The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 event will take place at Hoa Lu Stadium in HCM City’s District 1 from October 5 to 8.

Customer sues Sony for questionable warranty violation

Sony Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Sony) was sued by Bui Trong Kham, a resident of the northern province of Hai Duong, for allegedly not failing to fulfill their warranty obligations for a faulty television set.

More efforts bring kids back to school

 The new school year is approaching, and schools in the northern province of Phu Tho are preparing for the new school year despite a shortage of facilities, teaching equipment and other necessities.

Herbal medicinal materials improve livelihoods

Two years ago, Giang Xuan Phan’s family in Bac Ha District could only earn more than $130  from planting corn a month. Now, with 2ha of angelica sinensis, she can rake in as much as $180 a month.

Boat performances help preserve Quan ho singing

Dozens of love duets artists in the northern province of Bac Ninh are coming together every Saturday night to entertain audiences in a very special performance.

SEA Games 29: athletics, taekwondo take three gold medals

Athletics and taekwondo athletes brought joy for Vietnam with three gold medals in the afternoon of August 26 at the ongoing SEA Games 29 in Kuala Lumpur.

Party chief hails establishment of Myanmar-Vietnam friendship association

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has applauded the establishment of the Myanmar-Vietnam Friendship Association in July this year and asked the association to help with the realization of bilateral agreements.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/8

, RoK exports to Vietnam surge 50 percent in seven months, Ninh Thuan: First wind power turbines installed, FPT Japan asked for further contribution to Vietnam’s IT, Temporary duties on fertiliser may hurt farmers