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Da Lat closes hotels, evacuates residents due to houses sinking

 Dozens of households in the centre of Dalat City have been called to move as their houses are sinking.

United Airlines reaches settlement with Vietnamese American passenger who was dragged off plane

David Dao, the doctor who was seen being dragged off a United Airlines jet this month in videos that sparked widespread outrage, has reached a settlement with the airline for an undisclosed amount, his lawyers said on Thursday.

Private hospitals struggle to stay open

 Many private hospitals in HCM City are on the verge of shutting down as most average patients prefer cheaper prices at public hospitals.

Investors advised to stay out of market until storm abates

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam in the last three years has had to bear negative impacts from conflicts around the world.

Beach volleyball event to begin in Can Tho

 The Asian Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship will kick off today in Can Tho Province.

No firework performances in HCM City for nat’l holiday

The Secretary of the Communist Party’s Central Committee has turned down a request by the HCM City People’s Committee to hold a fireworks show to celebrate the 42nd Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

Vietnam to say bye to World Bank preferential loans

World Bank preferential loans during the 2017 fiscal year will be used for sustainable development, infrastructure, improvement of tertiary education, and disaster recovery in the central region.

VN prepares 23-player list for Argentina friendly

Coach Nguyen Huu Thang has prepared the list of 23 players to be included in the training camp for the upcoming friendly match with Argentina’s U20s next month.

Charcoal incinerators affect people’s health in Dak Lak

Smoke from charcoal furnaces is threatening the environment around Cư M’gar District in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dak Lak, affecting residents’ health.

The carpentry craft of Kim Bong Village

The picture that comes to mind when thinking of Hoi An is of magical multi-coloured lanterns lighting up  the meandering Hoai River, the town’s signature yellow-painted old houses or the little charming cafés

Only 14 of 1,516 old buildings in Hanoi renovated

Ten years after beginning renovation work on old apartment buildings in Ha Noi, the city has renovated 14 of some 1,516 old apartment buildings, 

Can Japan ‘agri-tech’ cultivate a new crop of farmers in Vietnam?

 Nowadays the press is filled with an abundance of stories about high-tech investment of Japanese concerns into Vietnam agriculture and how it might revitalize the sector for economic growth, job creation and food security.

Vietnam runs for UNESCO Director-General position

 Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, assistant to the Foreign Minister, presented his action plan as a candidate for the post of UNESCO General-Director to the Executive Board of UNESCO and ambassadors of the organisation’s member countries on April 27.

New service helps preserve solemn atmosphere in temple

Since the beginning of April, visitors to Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi have been required to dress modestly. In case they wear inappropriate clothes, they can borrow coats at the entrance. 

Formosa nears completion of environmental protection items

Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Limited Company has completed 52 out of 53 environmental protection tasks required of it after violating regulations on environmental protection.

Eight get death for smuggling heroin

 The People’s Court of Hanoi on April 27 sentenced eight people to death for trafficking 490 bricks of heroin hidden in gas cylinders, after a four-day trial.

Kayak services on Ha Long Bay resume

 Kayak services on Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh will resume from May 1, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long. 

Shortlisted designs of local attire for APEC Leaders submitted

 Four designs of local attire for APEC economic leaders to wear during their meeting in Vietnam later this year have been submitted to the APEC 2017 National Committee for selection.

VN U20 win friendly, lose key player for World Cup

 Nguyen Quang Hai’s perfect free kick helped Vietnam’s U20 team beat Fortuna 05 Dusseldorf’s U19 squad 4-1 in their last friendly match on April 26 in Germany.

Top badminton player exits Asian championship

 Vu Thi Trang sprang no surprises when she lost against world No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships in China.