After working in broadcast journalism for a decade in Australia, Michael Turtle left Sydney to travel the world and write about his discoveries, Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam is one of them. Below is his article about Hoi An.

Over the past 15 years with many ups and downs, Thanh Chuong’s Viet Palace has become a symbol of Hanoi culture. Its owner, painter Thanh Chuong, has a very strange way of doing thins and a unique perspective on preserving cultural heritages.

Mekong Delta floating market to get a $2.8-million upgrade, Non-stop toll collection to be launched in major national highways, Medical sector target not finished yet, HCMC caps land limit at 300 square meters per household

 When Pham Quang Hung started studying Japanese at Foreign Trade University in Hanoi in 1994, he never imagined that Vietnamese children would one day be able to learn the language at elementary school.

 The much-awaiting visit to Vietnam by US President Barack Obama is expected to leave a new hallmark in the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After persuading the managing board of Da Nang Technology College, lecturer Tran Minh Thao set up the first toxic sewage treatment project for the school’s laboratory building.

 SSC fines stock traders, Frozen projects slowly handled in HCMC, USD667-million fertilizer plant posts USD90m losses, State stakes in Sabeco, Habeco proposed for sale, Consortium seeks to build tunnel, overpass at TSN airport

 Vietnam grabbed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals yesterday at the Taiwan Athletics Open.

 Vietnam has gained two more UNESCO world heritage items following a consensus at the 7th Memory of the World Committee for Asia and Pacific summit.

A major vehicle accident in the central province of Binh Thuan early this morning killed 13 people and left another 21 suffering from severe burns.

 VietNamNet Bridge – According to a memorandum of understanding signed recently between Vietnam and Australia, the two countries will grant tourist and work visas for citizens of both sides from July 1 2016.

 The world’s top 32 players in three-cushion carom billiards are showing off their skills at the World Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, which opened on May 20.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s consumer finance loans of Vietnam increased by 1.5 times to $15.12 billion in 2015, according to StoxPlus.

Vietnam should be able to access US weapons that would improve its ability to network its defence systems especially in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness, said Prof. Carl Thayer.

Vietnam had the most dynamic Internet market in the world, with more users than no-users, accounting for 52% of the total population, said Rajan Anandan, Vice President and Managing Director of Google in Southeast Asia and India.

Nguyet Thu, founder of the Apaixonado Quartet, speaks with Bui Quynh Hoa about how she has worked with her son with autism, her devotion to helping children with the illness and launching the first school for autistic children in Viet Nam.

Yasuo Fujita, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, tells VET Online that Japanese ODA has been implemented successfully and effectively in the country.

VietNamNet Bridge – In the backpacker area surrounded by Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien and De Tham streets in downtown HCM City, most restaurants, shops and hotels all look new and Westernized with signs written in English

What could you do with a mere VND2,000? It’s not enough for a parking fee, a small cake or an ice cream. But low-income workers in HCM City can now buy clothes, books and other essentials for VND2,000 at a store called 2k.

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are some badminton players from around the world who are regarded as true legends, and this elite group has been in the forefront of the game for many years.