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Is the Chinese-goods era to be followed by a Thai-goods era?

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more Thai goods will enter the Vietnamese market through modern distribution channels, but will not kill local production, as many people fear, experts say.

The “gecko queens” of Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - In addition to long legs, the Goniurosaurus gecko genus has beautiful skin that is attractive to people who like to own them as pets.

HCM City lacks teachers for kindergarten, primary school

VietNamNet Bridge – As a new academic year approaches, HCM City authorities are worried they will not have enough kindergarten and primary school teachers.

How people sleep on the street

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoian laborers take advantage of their time to sleep on the street.

Vietnamese painter earns fame with nudes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas customers have been won over by Do Son's work, which primarily features nude women.

Sculpted path narrates Da Lat history in red basaltic soil

 VietNamNet Bridge – A kilometre long path snaking through a red basaltic soil hill with sculptures carved out of its sides is set to become a popular tourist attraction in the Central Highlands City of Da Lat.

Unique fairs in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge – Taking place on the weekend or the last days of the month, Saigon’s fairs mainly sell fashion products, exclusive accessories or discount goods. They have become popular with young people.

Three legal matters important for manufacturers in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Depending on specific characteristics of each manufacturing sector, there are different provisions of laws. Below are several notable issues regarding active manufacturing enterprises.

Vietnamese marksmen depart for Asiad campaign

 Vietnam’s national shooting team, consisting of 14 male and 10 female shooters, left for the Republic of Korea (RoK) on September 4 in preparation for the forthcoming 17th Asian Games (Asiad) in Incheon.

Artisans work to revive Dong Ho folk art

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Dang Che and Nguyen Huu Sam from the northern province of Bac Ninh are two of the few remaining artisans specialising in Dong Ho folk painting

Mid-Autumn Festival begins

 Children noisily shouted as two colourful lions, one red, one yellow, appeared at the entrance to Kim Ngan Communal House on Hang Bac Street on September 4.

VN economic recovery spawns more jobs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's economic recovery has led to a decline in the country's unemployment rate, according to a report released by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) yesterday, Sept 3.

Art & Entertainment News 7/9

 Artist sheds light on urban development; HCMC to open “Our Common Home” festival; Ok-Om-Bok festival named national intangible heritage; Canon PhotoMarathon to launch in Vietnam;

Social News 7/9

Formosa IP to recruit nearly 3,000 foreign workers; HCMC establishes paediatric organ transplant centre; Whirlwind destroys houses in Dong Thap; Mother's liver saves 1-year old daughter;

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/9

Vietnam beefs up dairy industry; SCIC told to invest in Thai Nguyen steel project; CEO Forum slated for Sept 24; Over 100,000 workers needed in HCMC towards year-end; Vietnam boosts card-based payments

Vietnam moves towards UNESCO recognition for Lang Biang

 An international workshop was held in Hanoi on September 4 on the draft proposal for the Lang Biang Biosphere Reserve, which will be submitted to UNESCO.

Chinese hackers infiltrate Vietnamese websites

 The Vietnam Information Safety Association is investigating security breaches to as many as 745 websites in Vietnam during the National Day holiday, the agency announced on its website securitydaily.net on September 5.

Giant moon cake for Mid-Autumn Festival at Crescent Mall

 Phu My Hung Development Corporation is displaying a giant moon cake at Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7 from September 5 to 7 as a symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Six Vietnamese receive Cambodia’s Royal Order of Sahametrei

 Six Vietnamese people were honoured with Cambodia’s Royal Order of Sahametrei at a ceremony in Hanoi on September 5, in recognition of their contributions to the countries’ friendship and interests.

Beach football championship to be held in Malaysia

Beach football championship to be held in Malaysia; Marksmen gearing up for ASIAD 17; Golfers to tee off at international Lang Co Classic; Young players represent Viet Nam at Asian championship