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Bitcoin options exchange raises $11.4 million in funding

 Ledger Holdings, the New York-based parent company of bitcoin options exchange LedgerX, said on Monday it closed $11.4 million in funding led by Miami International Holdings Inc and ...

High number of dengue fever patients reported in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of dengue fever cases in Ha Noi has increased since the beginning of this year, even though it is not yet high season for the disease.

HCM City develops ward-level health centres

Developing ward-level health centres is one of leading priorities of the HCM City Department of Health in order to help local residents get better primary healthcare services.

Industrial real estate a promising sector this year

 Industrial real estate may well be among the industry’s more promising sectors this year.

Online tourism market potential remains untapped

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign online booking agents are fiercely competing for the online tourism market worth $9 billion in Vietnam.

Da Nang development master scheme passed

 The PM has agreed to adjustments to the general planning of Da Nang city.

List of Hanoi real estate projects coming under scrutiny

 Hanoi is home to 25 of the 60 real estate projects in 10 cities and provinces that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) proposed the Government Inspectorate to investigate for signs of violations.

Former tourism ambassador Ly Nha Ky milks publicity at Cannes

 Controversy has been raised after the image of the former tourism ambassador Ly Nha Ky was spotted next to the advertising boards promoting Vietnam.

Vietnam lose to Japan in futsal event

 Viet Nam’s campaign at the Asian Football Confederation U20 Futsal Championship came to a halt after it lost 1-3 to Japan on Saturday.

Bookcase launched to honour late Japanese archaeologist

 The Hanoi University of Social Sciences & Humanities (USSH) has introduced a bookcase named after late Japanese archaeologist Nishimura Masanari, who has been remembered for his devotion to Vietnam’s archaeology.

Vietnam looks to put rice on Europe’s plate

 Up to 100,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice will be shipped to the EU each year tax-free in 2018 following the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement, helping local rice exporters penetrate the market.

National village promotes Vietnam’s ethnic culture

 The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism was inaugurated in October 2010, coinciding with the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. The village is an excellent place to learn about Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

Viet Nam win historic bronze at Asian U23 champs

Debutantes Viet Nam pulled off a stunning straight-set 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 victory over Chinese Taipei to claim the historic bronze medal at the second Asian Women’s U23 Volleyball Championship

Fewer than one-third of VN children can swim

Drowning is still one of the leading causes of mortality among children in Viet Nam, despite efforts to deal with the problem. Concern is re-surfacing ahead of the coming summer months.

HCM City considers use of helipads on high-rises

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities are considering requiring high-rises of 20 floors or more to have helipads for search-and-rescue missions during natural disasters or fires.

Sandboarding on the sand dunes of Quang Phu

The sand dunes of Quang Phu in the central province of Quang Binh is an ideal place for sandboarding.

Saigon underground market

In District 1, away from all the upscale restaurants and swanky bars of the financial and entertainment districts is the first underground market of Saigon, where authentic Vietnamese food is crafted and enjoyed daily.

End of paper tickets as Hue 'goes digital’

 Paper tickets to gain entry to tourist sites in Hue could become extinct under plans to force visitors to tap in and out of events with their magnetic strip cards, VOV has learnt.

Lau mam (salted fish hotpot)

 “Lau mam” is a southern specialty and an amazing marriage of preserved fish and hot-pot as well.

Traditional festivals promoted as tourist attractions

 Traditional festivals in Vietnam share certain similarities, so it’s important to promote each one’s uniqueness.