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Exploring the Tu Lan cave system

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Tu Lan cave system is located 70 km from Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a world natural heritage site in Quang Binh Province, central Vietnam.

VN named top golf spot in Asia

Viet Nam earlier this month, for the second time in four years, was named Golf Destination of the Year for Asia & Australasia by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

30% of population to shop online by 2020

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing a draft Decision to approve the master plan on developing e-commerce in the 2016- 2020 period.

Saigon Int’l Guitar Festival attracts top-notch talent

 This year’s Saigon International Guitar Festival will expose the Ho Chi Minh City community to a first-class international musical experience, said an official from the organizing board.

Vietnam confirms commitments to ensure and promote human rights

As a responsible member of the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnam will continue working closely with other countries and partners aiming to promote and ensure human rights on a global scale.

NA opposes debt breaks for SOEs

The Ministry of Finance's proposal that State-owned enterprises (SOEs), which were under restructuring progress be forgiven tax arrears, did not receive consensus from the National Assembly (NA) Deputies.

World Heritage site loses beaches to erosion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beaches in Hoi An, famed for its cultural and recreational diversity, are eroding quickly as local authorities search for sustainable solutions.

Ancient features of Hue National School

VietNamNet Bridge – After over 100 years, Quoc Hoc Hue (Hue National School) remains intact.

Hospital fees soar as subsidies drop

 Hospital fees will increase between two and seven times once a proposed decree goes into effect, according to Pham Luong Son, a representative of the Social Insurance office.

Steel manufacturers struggle with anti-dumping lawsuits

Vietnamese steel manufacturers are awaiting decisions as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, which buy 50 percent of Vietnam’s exports, are taking anti-dumping investigations against imports from Vietnam.

City airport to improve service

CAAV has asked that Tan Son Nhat International Airport widely publicise airport hotlines to better serve travelers at the country's largest airport, recently rated among the world's worst by a travel website.

Lotus tea an age – Vietnam's old tradition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lotus is one of Hanoi’s most prized specialties, requiring patience and skill from makers to achieve its exquisite taste. With very few people now producing lotus tea using the original methods,

High-tech park contributes to HCM City economy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirteen years after it opened, the Sai Gon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) has achieved total sales of US$13.6 billion, including exports of $13.5 billion.

Descending into the dark caves of Tu Lan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Huong Giang explored the notoriously challenging Tu Lan Cave System – a maze of dark caverns, winding rivers and rock formations that hasn't yet been fully discovered.

Vietnam's startup eco-system begins to go past ‘Flappy'

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since the phenomenal success of game app "Flappy Bird," Viet Nam's startup ecosystem has gained considerable momentum in the last two years and it is on the radar of many foreign venture capital funds.

Why do so many Vietnamese girls illegally enter int’l beauty pageants?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese girls have been fined for competing at international beauty pageants without being licenced by state agencies, but the authorities have yet to offer any solution. 

Food poisoning hits factory cafeterias

  Food safety is still a major problem at factory canteens in industrial parks, officials said.


Malls an inevitable trend

Mr.Tadahiko Ishikawa from Aeon Vietnam, Hanoi Branch, shares his thoughts on Aeon's business plans in Vietnam and the potential of Vietnam's retail market.

Hanoi puts in efforts to preserve ancient dances

Thang Long’s ancient dances, a treasured intangible culture of Hanoi, once faced the threat of being lost. However, thanks to efforts made by the Hanoi Association of Dance Artists (HADA), many ancient dances have been restored and revived.

VN workers help reduce overseas labour shortages

Jun Dae Joo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Viet Nam, and Salman AlHarbi, Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spoke to Viet Nam News about the impact of Vietnamese workers in their countries.