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Harry Potter returns in '8th story' script of London play

 Harry Potter is coming back - for everyone.Nine years after publication of the last novel in the best-selling series about the boy wizard, what has been billed as the "epic 8th Harry Potter story" will be published worldwide in July.

VN expresses concern over DPRK rocket launch

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is deeply concerned about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) recent rocket launch using ballistic missile technology, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh said on Tuesday, Feb 9.

Photos: Mother with 13 children lives in forest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Living in the forest, with a lack of knowledge about reproductive health, Mrs. Yen in Tay Tra District of the central province of Quang Ngai has given birth to 13 children.

Image: Vietnam’s unique ceramic products

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese ceramic firm has exported luxury ceramic products with patterns painted with pure gold to many countries.

Government to avoid wasteful expenditures in 2016

 The Prime Minister approved a Government programme to avoid wasteful expenditures in 2016. 

Calligraphy captures young hearts

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Calligraphy Writing Festival 2016, which is being held at the Lake of Literature in Ha Noi has attracted a large number of visitors including many youngsters.

Wooden furniture manufacturers still cannot exploit advantages

VietNamNet Bridge - Wooden furniture manufacturers enjoy preferences thanks to a zero percent import tariff applied by many big export markets. However, very few enterprises can exploit the advantages.

Image: Sidewalk misuse forces pedestrians to break traffic rules

 VietNamNet Bridge - Sidewalks in Vietnamese cities, particularly Hanoi, are often used by local residents as their own property so pedestrians have to walk on the road.

Thang, Anh elected key AMF officials

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Giap Trung Thang has been elected the first general secretary of the ASEAN Muaythai Federation (AMF).

Miura refuses Quang Ninh Coal post

Coach Toshyia Miura has refused an invitation to become a technical director of V-League side Quang Ninh Coal. 

Photos: The charm of Tuyen Lam Lake in the early winter morning

Da Lat, located in beautiful natural surroundings with lakes and hills, is increasingly becoming a major tourist centre. Tuyen Lam Lake is among the most attractive destinations in the city.

Ha Noi targets reduction in power safety violations

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi has targeted reduction in violations of safety regulations for the high-voltage grid by 30 per cent in this year, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade has said. 

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/2

Footwear industry exports to grow 20 percent, Long Thanh airport project likely years behind schedule, Da Lat to grow flower exports, HCMC IPs to see more foreign funding, Vinachem targets US$2.2 billion in 2016 earnings

Martial artist finds purpose despite disease

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a devastating Lupus diagnosis, dedicated martial artist Nguyen Kim Hoang came back from the brink of death to continue his teaching career, despite financial difficulties.

Da Nang to open book street

 The central city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to open a book street to create a bigger space for avid readers.

Accident-related hospital admissions increase during 2016 Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 17,300 people were hospitalised for injuries suffered in road accidents during three days of the Lunar New Year holiday from Saturday to Monday, a 113 per cent increase year-on-year.

HCM City seeks support to develop rural transport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Newly built rural roads in HCM City have brought greater ease of movement to many residents, but more capital is needed as the city continues developing its rural transport infrastructure for the 2016-20 period.

The ups and downs of Japanese coach Miura and Vietnam football

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation decided to sack the Japanese coach after nearly two years of cooperation . During his time in Vietnam, Miura made improvements even though fans were frustrated in the later period.

WHO advises women on Zika protection but no travel advisories

The World Health Organisation advised women on Wednesday on how to protect themselves from Zika, particularly if pregnant, but also reassured them that most women in areas affected by the mosquito-borne virus will give birth to "normal infants."

Pohang Steelers beat Ha Noi T&T

VietNamNet Bridge – Shim Dong-woon's hat-trick gave Pohang Steelers a 3-0 win over Ha Noi T&T in the Asian Football Championship Champions League play-off match on February 9 in South Korea.