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North-south trains to move faster by 2020

VietNamNet Bridge – Hefty investments will be channeled into the upgrade of the north-south railway to allow passenger trains to run at an average speed of 80-90 kilometers per hour and freight trains at 50-60 kilometers per hour by 2020.

CNN introduces Vietnam’s propaganda posters in wartime

 The US Cable News Network CNN has introduced a number of Vietnam’s propaganda posters during wartime that raged between 1954 and 1975.

Inside Vietnam’s first six-star resort

VietNamNet Bridge – For the daily charge of nearly $5,000, you can live in a villa with four to five bedrooms, and have modern equipment and facilities, a vast swimming pool,  housekeeper and cook.

Vietnam lays ground for power sector coal imports

 Vietnam will stop exporting coal dust as of this year as part of efforts to secure coal supplies for the country’s thermal power production demands which are forecast to increase in the future.

Chef wants to demystify Vietnamese cuisine

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bank employee Hoang Minh Nhat won the Master Chef Viet Nam's second edition, which carries a cash award of VND500 million (US$23,500) and an opportunity to publish her own cookery book.

Workers find overseas jobs

 Apart from focusing on traditional markets, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs hopes to send more workers overseas. Vietnam Economic Times talked to Minister Pham Thi Hai Chuyen.

Ninh Thuan seeks investors for 72 projects

  The central coast province of Ninh Thuan has called upon domestic and foreign investors to finance 72 projects in various sectors from now till 2020, according to the Ninh Thuan Economic Development Office (EDO).

Travel firms downbeat about business on upcoming holidays

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local travel companies are looking to modest growth in tour bookings during the upcoming holidays of Hung Kings’ death anniversary, Reunification Day, and International Labor Day from late April till early May.

Vietnam builds professional golf academies

 VietNamNet Bridge – Four Jack Nicklaus Golf Academies are scheduled to be built across Vietnam to provide world-class training for local golf enthusiasts.

Hackers earn big money with ransomware

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese businesses have agreed to pay ransom to get back data stolen by hackers, thus inadvertently lending a hand to cybercrimes.

Domesticated elephants in danger in Central Highlands

Another household-raised elephant in Dak Lak Province has died because of overwork. Scientists and environmentalists are concerned about the fate of the remaining elephants.

The billionaire who wants to acquire Phu Quoc Airport

Do Quang Hien’s T&T Group appears to be the leading candidate for the new developer of Phu Quoc Airport, thanks to the company’s huge assets and commitments.

Photos: Diamonds, rhino horns, antiques on display at new museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the newly-inaugurated Customs Museum on Duong Dinh Nghe Road, Hanoi, exhibits of unique materials and artifacts are displayed in containers.

Educators question suspension of students after beating incident

In the wake of the decision to suspend students who assaulted a classmate, educators say they are unsure about how to handle such serious situations.

Crafting a creative path to global success

 VietNamNet Bridge – Resistance to change and creativity are major hurdles to exploiting the immense development potential that Viet Nam's handicraft sector has,

Bac Ha Market – special cultural feature in Lao Cai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bac Ha Market in Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday morning and offers a wide range of products, including clothes, farm tools, and housewares.

World Masters Golf Championship slated for September in Danang

VietNamNet Bridge – Accor will join hands with golf experts at Go Golfing and Golfasian to host the inaugural Accor Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship in Danang from September 6 to 12.

Strokes striking more Vietnamese youth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doctors at the Ha Noi-based Bach Mai Hospital's Emergency Ward early last Friday morning received a 20-year-old patient, Nguyen Van Thuan, whose was diagnosed with brain stroke.

BKAV to produce trully Made-in-Vietnam smartphones

The first model of smartphones of BKAV is attracting huge attention online. There is not much information about it but many people have made different predictions about the device. BKAV Vice Chair Vu Thanh Thang shares information about the product.

Draft rules on used machine imports seen unrealistic

 Representatives of both local and foreign enterprises have opposed regulations in draft circular on import of used machines, equipment and production lines, saying it hinder business development and foreign investment flows into the country.