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Vietnam Airlines changes flights to Taiwan due to storm Nesat

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rescheduled its flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Taipei/Kaohsiung (Taiwan, China) on July 29 due to storm Nesat.

The undercurrent in the sweets market

VietNamNet Bridge - The competition in the sweets market is getting fierce as market growth has slowed down.

Vietnam are champions in world shuttlecock tourney

 Vietnam topped the table at the Ninth World Shuttlecock Championships which ended in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Wealthy Asians spend millions of dollars on property in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam in general and HCMC in particular are proving to be ideal places for the wealthy from Asia to buy property.

VN culture's the source of endless inspiration

Theatre director Viet Tu, whose art shows are big hits in Viet Nam, has continued his run of successes with his latest show Thua Ay Xu Doai or The Quintessence of Tonkin. Inspired by the traditional art form of water puppetry, 

Vietnam’s oil, gas activities in waters completely under its sovereignty: spokesperson

The Foreign Ministry's spokesperson replied to reporters’ question about recent information relating to Vietnam’s oil and gas activities, clarifying that those activities are conducted in the waters completely within the country’s sovereignty. 

Banks apply free on-net money withdrawal, account transfer

 Despite being allowed to charge on-net fees for ATM transactions, some commercial banks have recently applied the exemption to on-net money withdrawal and account transfer to attract new customers and develop the retail banking segment.

People exposed to HIV after catching dog thief

 Dozens of  people in Phuoc Tan Commune, Bien Hoa City in the southern province of Dong Nai are concerned they were exposed to HIV after chasing down and apprehending two dog thieves, one of whom was carrying the virus.

Contemplating sculpture works on Phan Thiet dune

Artists from over 15 countries in the world have spent the last year in Phan Thiet city in the south-eastern province of Binh Thuan to create imposing sculpture works using over 300 tons of red sand.

Vietnam wins 25 medals at Asian weightlifting champs

 Vietnam wrapped up the Asian Men’s and Women’s Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship with four golds, nine silvers and 12 bronze medals on July 27 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Irisawa appointed new coach of Vietnam women’s volleyball team

 The Vietnam Volleyball Federation has announced that Japanese volleyball expert H.Irisawa has received an invitation to become the new coach of the national women’s volleyball team.

Phu Quoc prison

 Phu Quoc prison, a special national relic, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kien Giang province. The prison is evidence of colonialism, imperialism, and also of the staunch spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

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 Free wifi provided to workers in industrial, export processing parks, Da Nang: More transformer station serving APEC operational, Workshop discusses sustainable energy development

English photographer captures Vietnam’s natural beauty

 English photographer Teresa has spent one month travelling through Vietnam to capture some of the most awe-inspiring natural landscapes.

Hotel sector counters competition from new accommodation services

 Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level. However, hotels also face fierce competition from new accommodation services.

Long Thanh Airport lotus design criticised for high cost

 The winning lotus design for Long Thanh International Airport Terminal has raised concerns that it may prove too costly to implement.

Thach Khe Iron Mine project poses environmental risks

 Experts and local authorities in Ha Tinh Province have expressed concerns over environmental risks and suggested halting the Thach Khe Iron Mine project.

Deputy PM urges inspection of loss-making PetroVietnam projects

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoang Binh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to conduct an investigation into three loss-making PetroVietnam projects.

Ministry suggests Tan Son Nhat Airport expansion solutions

 HCM City Department of Transport has commissioned experts to draft four different solutions to expand or adjust the Tan Son Nhat Airport's planning to increase capacity.

Officials involved in Formosa disaster named and shamed

 The authorities in Ha Tinh Province announced a list of 10 officials that are held responsible for the Formosa disaster on July 27.