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Adele sweeps Grammy awards in upset victory over Beyonce

 Adele swept the Grammy Awards on Sunday, taking home statuettes for the top prizes - album, record and song of the year - in a shock, history-making victory over Beyonce on a night marked by political statements and emotional tributes.

Bus-assembly line fire inflicts $11m loss

 A fire that broke out at two sites of a bus assembly plant early this month destroyed spare parts and components worth VND250 billion (US$11 million).

Warehouses coming to Laos, Cambodia gates

 Viet Nam will have some 116 warehouses at the border gates with Laos and Cambodia by 2035, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Oil clumps cover beach in Quang Nam

 Authorities in the central province of Quang Nam have requested agencies to collect and inspect oil clumps that have soiled local beaches over the past week.

Hanoi's tree saboteur identified

 Hanoi Police said they have determined the suspect who carved xa cu trees or African mahoganies (Khaya senegalensis) on Lang Road in Dong Da District.

Vietnam's chess masters to vie for Aeroflot titles

 Two Vietnamese chess masters will compete at the International Chess Festival -- Aeroflot Open - in Moscow, Russia, from February 20 to March 3.

Romantic cafes for Valentine’s Day around Hanoi

 Valentine’s Day weekend is almost here, and while one can’t go wrong with any of the top restaurants in Hanoi, here are a few coffee shops that put extra-romance in the equation.

Social News 14/2

 Newly-recognized national intangible cultural heritages announced, Hanoi court to trial large corruption case at Oceanbank soon, New Mien Dong Coach Station breaks ground in District 9

Sweet treats popular for Valentine’s Day

 Love is in the air, with products wrapped and presented on store shelves, waiting to be bought by love birds for their significant others.

Hoi An ancient town lit up with lanterns

 Colourful lanterns have long been a symbol of the ancient town of Hoi An, QuangNam province. In the evening, the whole town is lit up with lanterns of all shapes and sizes.

Vietnam asked to have stronger voice to promote globalisation

 As the host of the APEC Year 2017, Vietnam should have a stronger voice to promote globalisation and connectivity among APEC members, thereby fostering trade liberalisation and bringing growth to all people.

NA Vice Chairman greets US public policy professor

 National Assembly Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien has expressed wish to receive the US’s further assistance in improving the management capacity of Vietnamese officials, especially those working in public and environmental affairs. 

Israeli President’s Vietnam visit to boost bilateral ties: ambassador

 The upcoming visit to Vietnam by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will open many opportunities and prospect for stronger cooperation between the two countries, stated Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Meirav Eilon Shahar. 

PM: Vietnam advocates enhancing ties with Greece

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Vietnamese and Greek governments to boost ties across marine-based economy, maritime navigation, shipbuilding, agriculture and tourism.

Apple hits record high but leaves some investors in dust

 Apple (AAPL.O) shares cruised to a record-high close Monday, helping catapult the S&P 500 stock index over the $20 trillion mark in what amounts to a victory for plain-vanilla mutual funds over a bevy of hedge fund managers

State to divest from successful businesses in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - The government has released a list of 19 enterprises in Hanoi and the proportion of the state’s ownership stake in them.

Scientist wins prizes for research on medicinal herbs in cancer treatment

For 20 years, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tram has been spending time to conduct research on  biological active substances of trinh nu hoang cung (Crinum latifolium), using the substances of the precious herb to support the treatment of tumors.

One night of psychedelic rock in Hanoi

 A rock concert featuring local and Thailand band will be held in  Hanoi Creative Cityon on February 26.

Investors fuel hi-tech agricultural revolution

 Hi-tech agriculture is riding a new wave of investment in 2017, with the participation of numerous enterprises, banks, and the resolute determination from the government.

Buying luck at Vieng market

 Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta believe in going to the market to pray for luck.