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First Safari Park opens in Hanoi

Hanoians, especially children, will have an opportunity to enjoy the world of animals by rowing boats along the river in ‘Jungle Splash’, the first Safari in Bao Son Paradise Park, Hanoi.

Bitcoin technology faces split, may create clone virtual currency

 Bitcoin's underlying software code could be split on Tuesday to create a clone called "Bitcoin Cash," potentially providing a windfall for holders of the digital currency.

Lax adherence to fire safety in factories in Hanoi

The July 29 bakery fire that claimed the lives of eight workers, mostly teens, once again highlights the lax fire safety practices in factories and warehouses in the capital city.

Hi-tech agriculture: a solution and a challenge

Vietnam has become known for its remarkable feat in becoming an agricultural powerhouse, but it seems that the benefits accrued to farmers are not commensurate with the country’s comparative advantages and efforts.

Thriving online lending carries potential risks

 Along with the development of digital technology, online lending is getting more popular by inducing numerous benefits for both borrowers and lenders. However, it also contains some possible risks that all should be wary of.

Vietnam books get on foreign bookshelf

 China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation has announced its decision to import books from Vietnam under the brand name Chibooks.

Kremlin orders Washington to slash embassy staff in Russia

The Kremlin has ordered the United States to cut about 60 percent of its diplomatic staff in Russia but many of those let go will be Russian citizens, softening the impact of a measure adopted in retaliation for new U.S. sanctions.

Thang calls 24 players for RoK training camp

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-four players left for South Korea yesterday to attend a 10-day training session to prepare for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia.

Nam goes through second round in Thailand Futures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam’s Ly Hoang Nam advanced to the second round in the Thailand F4 Futures tennis tournament in Nonthaburi Province yesterday.

Khoi wins standard category at national chess event

 Fifteen-year-old chess player Nguyen Anh Khoi won the men’s standard category title at the National Chess Team Championship in HCM City.

Ha Noi to take action to prevent dengue fever

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health on Monday asked hospitals in the city to work all weekends for timely discovery and treatment of dengue fever patients.

Vung Tau: Three women die after house awning collapses

 VietNamNet Bridge – The awning of a charity house in the southern city of Vung Tau suddenly collapsed on July 30 afternoon, killing three women and injuring a three-year-old boy.

PM calls on Chinese investors to heed technology, environment

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on Chinese businesses to increase their investment in important sectors in Vietnam, with attention paid to technological and environmental issues. 

As online sales boom, fast-delivery services thrive

VietNamNet Bridge - Many businesses, from startups to big express delivery firms, have jumped into the market of fast delivery services for online shops.

PM ratifies formation of Vietnam press museum

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of the Vietnam Press Museum run by the Vietnam Journalists’ Association.

RoK becomes Vietnam’s second largest trade partner

 The Republic of Korea (RoK) has surpassed the US, the European Union and ASEAN for the first time to become Vietnam’s second-largest trade partner, after China.

Mozambican PM visits committee on incidents, disaster response

 Mozambique’s Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario led a delegation to visit the National Steering Committee for response to incidents, natural disasters and search and rescue in Hanoi on July 31.

Unions demand better conditions

The minimum wage is too low for workers to survive on while social housing is inadequate and too expensive for them, trade unions told HCM City’s leaders at a meeting on Sunday.

High school students create eco-friendly mosquito repellent

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most students would love to have a teacher like Phan Van Nhan.

Cleaner Euro 4 fuel hard to get

Duc Thuan of Ha Dong District bought a car with a Euro 4 emission standard after specific regulations were issued for such models in Viet Nam. However, he said, finding Euro 4 fuel is “a whole other challenge”.