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Young architect devoted to heritage and history promotion

Trong Lee, a 32-year-old artist/architect born and raised in Phan Rang City in the south-central coast province of Ninh Thuan, has shown his devotion to the promotion of heritage, history and culture via artworks to the younger generation.

Local farmer taps into fragrant wood industry

VietNamNet Bridge – After climbing his way out of debt, Hoang Van Truong made a living for his family and others by advising a foreign-invested firm on how to cultivate wood for perfume and incense.

40 Vietnamese leading IT companies to be announced

VietNamNet Bridge –A list of 40 leading Vietnamese information and technology (IT) companies will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 8 in Ha Noi, announced the Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association. 

Genetic clue to breast cancer relapses

 Scientists say they have discovered a genetic clue to why some breast cancers relapse, which could lead to better treatment.

In pictures: Living in fear in old French villa

Thousands of people living in hundreds of old French colonial villas in Hanoi feel insecure after a 110-year-old villa collapsed on Tuesday, killing two people. Most of the villas are in bad condition. Belows are pictures of some villas in Hanoi.

Legal capital for real estate business reaffirmed

 An enterprise engaged in real estate business must have a legal capital of at least VND 20 billion (instead of current VND 6 billion).

Tran family trio reunite for new concert

  People’s Artist Tran Hieu, musician Tran Tien and singer Tran Thu Ha from the same family with music tradition will reunite for a new concert named Tran family playing music at the Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi on October 3 at 8 p.m.

HCM City needs regional urban visions to tackle flooding

VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City should create purposeful flooded areas to reduce flooding and the issue should be solved as a part of regional and national climate change adaptation strategy not a plan for the city’s administrative boundary,

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/9

 Transport Ministry reviews all projects, Pessimistic expectation for Vietnam’s shrimp export this year, Beverages post highest growth in FMCG segment, World oil price plunge hits Vietnam exporters

Vietnamese films selected for Luang Prabang film festival

 Two Vietnamese movies, namely “Chang Trai Nam Ay” (Dandelion) and “Dap Canh Giua KhongTrung” (Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere), will participate in the Luang Prabang film festival, set to run in Laos in December.

Vietnam ranks second at Kurash Championships

 The Vietnamese women's Kurash team won one gold medal, two silvers and two bronzes during The Asian Junior and Cadet Kurash Championships in Chinese Taipei on September 16, which earned them a second-place ranking.


Asbestos in roof sheets still a threat to workers

  The use of asbestos in roofing sheet plants in Viet Nam has led to severe consequences for workers' health, a workshop in Ha Noi was told on Tuesday.

Anh Vien skips third stage of Swimming World Cup

 Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien will not be competing at the third stage of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Swimming World Cup in Hong Kong, China from September 25-26. 

US called for talks on Asia-Pacific trade deal next week

 The US called for the next round of ministerial meeting for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement next week in a bid to clinch the deal, Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on September 24. 

Vietnam, Thailand plan ocean collaboration

 Vietnam and Thailand plan to step up collaboration efforts in the supervision and management of fishing activities in the sea area between the two countries. 


Vietnam, China armed forces called to increase trust

 The Vietnamese and Chinese armed forces need to reinforce mutual trust and maintain their crucial role in the relations between the two countries. 


Garment companies allowed to make foreign army uniforms

VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has given permission to garment companies to make uniforms for foreign armed forces.

UNODC report findings to support VN in tackling wildlife and forest crime

 VietNamNet Bridge - On Friday the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presented to the Government of Vietnam the findings of a draft report on wildlife and forest crime in the country.

Web tech could ease congestion

VietNamNet Bridge – The rate of urbanisation in Viet Nam has increased from 16 per cent annually in the 1990s to 35.5 per cent now, and is projected to rise to 45 per cent in 2020, putting more and more pressure on urban infrastructure,

Photos: Special tumblers used at Hanoi’s draught beer restaurants

VietNamNet Bridge – At the traditional glass-making village of Xoi Tri in the northern province of Nam Dinh, only three households produce tumblers for draught beer restaurants in Hanoi and northern provinces.