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Nearly 500 human trafficking victims freed in Q1

In 2016 and the first quarter of 2017, authorities uncovered 430 cases of human trafficking, involving 600 accused and 1,500 victims. Some 85 per cent of the victims were to be sold to other countries, mainly to China 

Amazon rolls out chatbot tools in race to dominate voice-powered tech

 Amazon.com Inc's (AMZN.O) chief technology officer is working toward a day when people can control almost any piece of software with their voice.

Julia Roberts named People's 'most beautiful' for record fifth time

 Julia Roberts was named People magazine's world's most beautiful woman for a record 5th time on Wednesday, but the actress said she thought her best years were yet to come.

Well-known night markets in Vietnam

Do you think markets are noisy, with too much hustle and hustle? Do you dislike them? If you have these thoughts, explore some well-known night markets below. You will surely find a place to visit. 

Philippines wind farm generates power, jobs and curious tourists

 Wind turbines are helping the Philippines diversify its energy sources beyond fossil fuels and generating not only power, but jobs, revenue and interest among thousands of curious tourists.

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Vietnam chairs Asian-Pacific charity fair in Japan, National programme on 2017-2021 rabies control begins, 540 litres of wine of unclear origin seized, PM okays irrigation project in Mekong Delta

Vietnam’s footwear industry threatened by automation

VietNamNet Bridge - After five years of implementing a master plan on the footwear industry by 2020, Vietnam still mostly does outsourcing for foreign partners. 

Film Screening “The Dressmaker” in Hanoi

In celebration of the food festival “Taste of Australia” this year, the audience are invited to the screening of the film “The Dressmaker” by director Jocelyn Moorhouse at JW Marriott Hotel.

VN's “Tam Cam-Untold Story” competes at Far East Film Festival

 The film “Tam Cam-Untold Story” by movie star/producer Ngo Thanh Van will participate in the 19th Udine Far East Film Festival – FEFF from April 21-28.

New medical fee applied for uninsured patients since June 1

 The new medical fee will go into effect on June 1, 2017 for 1,900 services in medical clinics nationwide on self-pay patients,as per the Ministry of Health’s document.

Vietnamese consumers willing to pay more for safe foods: survey

 About four out of five Vietnamese consumers are willing to spend more on foods produced from materials that are labelled safe and environmentally friendly, according to a survey conducted by Nielsen Vietnam.

Classical music gaining momentum in Vietnam

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra is a State unit of the arts which has been busy in recent times with a large number of concerts. The orchestra has also given the subscription concert vol.100 at the Hanoi Opera House.

Bose headphones spy on listeners: lawsuit

Bose Corp spies on its wireless headphone customers by using an app that tracks the music, podcasts and other audio they listen to, and violates their privacy rights by selling the information without permission,

Two newly-acquired rare documentaries about Vietnam announced

 The Vietnam State Archives and Records Department on April 19 made an announcement in relation to two recently acquired documentary films abroad, namely "Ho Chi Minh in the Land of Lenin", and "Vietnam: 30 Days in Saigon".

U20 Vietnam lose to U23 Borussia Moenchengladbach in friendly match

 The U20 squad suffered a narrow 0-1 loss on April 19 to U23 Borussia Moenchengladbach in the first friendly match during their training camp in Germany as their opponents are seen as strong and formidable.

Five most beautiful beach resorts in Vietnam

 Nam Nghi Resort Phu Quoc, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort or Amanoi Ninh Thuan are the most beautiful holiday resorts in Vietnam.

Vietnam among top 5 must-tries for adventure addicts in Asia

 AsiaOne Travel has revealed top 5 adventure experiences visitors should not miss when travelling Asia, including kite-surfing in Mui Ne, a resort town in southeast Vietnam.

Central highlands province issues strictures against management failures

 The Dak Nong Provincial Inspection Committee today issued strictures following the results of its investigation into management violations committed by a number of the province’s officials.

Vietnam Airlines Group makes $895 million profit in Q1

 The Vietnam Airlines Group earned syndicated revenue of VNĐ20.4 trillion (US$895.1 million) in the first quarter of this year, reaching 23.8 per cent of its yearly target.

Mekong farming lags behind: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – A lack of cutting-edge technologies, unrealistic policies, and a failure to take advantage of local expertise and knowledge are constraining agricultural development in the country,