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Chinese tourists spend big money but continue to book "zero-dong" tours

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports show that the money Chinese spent traveling abroad increased sharply in 2016. However, they continue to book ‘zero dong’ tours when visiting Vietnam.

Viettel Global expects to acquire 50m customers

 Viettel Global Investment JSC (Viettel Global) targets increasing its customers in foreign markets by 12.9 million in 2017, bringing the total to more than 50 million.

New ways to meet VN’s energy needs

 The Vietnamese power industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, and navigating it requires a full understanding of the entire energy ecosystem, experts say.

An Giang to host Food and Tourism Week

 The southern Mekong Delta province of An Giang will host a Food and Tourism Week from May 16 to 25 at Vĩnh Đông Trade Centre in Châu Đốc City.

Mekong Delta builds links to a better future

 Ever since Viet Nam was reunified 42 years ago, people’s quality of life, especially in the Mekong Delta, has improved significantly.

Nhat Le River oysters offer a risky livelihood

 Every morning at around 8am, when the sun is high over his head, Vo Sy Trien heads to the Nhat Le River to begin his working day.

HCM City metro line to be extended

 HCM City’s metro route No 1 linking Ben Thanh Market with Suoi Tien Tourist Park in District 9 will be extended to the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Dong Nai, according to the Binh Duong People’s Committee.

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 Flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri marks National Reunification Day, Da Nang works to teach children to swim, Festival celebrating VN-RoK relations held in Gyeonggi, Hanoi allows ordinary buses to use BRT lane

Hanoi to tighten control of frozen food storage

 The management of imported frozen food, especially tracking its origin, is a headache for Hanoi’s food quality supervision force, the New Ha Noi reported.

Authorities cave to Ha Tinh toll road protestors

 Residents in the districts of Cam Xuyen and Ky Anh in central Ha Tinh Province will not have to pay fees when passing through Cầu Rác toll station, the Ministry of Transport has said.

Unique culture of the Churu

 Churu culture leaves visitors to Vietnam’s Central Highlands with unforgettable memories. The Churu people have faithfully preserved their traditional costumes, folklore, and handicrafts.

Draw for Asian U19 Women Champs held in Kuala Lumpur

 The draw for the AFC U-19 Women's Championship (China 2017) took place on Friday (Apr. 28) in Kuala Lumpur, placing Vietnam in Group B alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea and Australia.

Hanoi Opera House opens for guided tours as of June 1

 Majestically gracing the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Vietnam is the – Hanoi Opera House – indisputably one of the most prestigious music halls anywhere in the world.

Exploring Lai Chau cuisine

 Lai Chau province in Vietnam’s northwest is famous not only for its scenic spots but also for its cuisine.

Coalition to host weeklong Book Festival in Hanoi

 A coalition of publishing houses has unveiled plans to host a weeklong Book Festival on 19/12 Street in the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Hanoi starting on May 1.

Cultural characteristics of street food in HCM City

 Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to organize a street food area from this June to support vendors affected by the sidewalk cleanup campaign, and to preserve its street culture.

Hanoi’s gastronomy values yet fully tapped

 Through Internet, Bryan and Jenifer were eager to experience the diversified and fine cuisine of Hanoi. However, while visiting the city they found it hard to explore the city’s culinary culture.

Bonsai, rose show cheers nature lovers

 More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees and 300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park in Hanoi’s Thanh Trì district.

Azerbaijan, Vietnam share cultural similarities

 Despite nearly 7,000km separating Azerbaijan and Vietnam, the two countries share several cultural similarities, said experts at a recent conference entitled The Parallels of Azerbaijani and Vietnamese Cultures.

Vietnam, Philippines look to ratchet up cooperation

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and President of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte have agreed to soon conduct a meeting of the two countries’ Joint Committee to ratchet up their cooperative ties.