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Peruvian prosecuted for robbery

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City People’s Procuracy on Wednesday said it had asked the court to prosecute a Peruvian national for robbery, with assets worth nearly VND6 billion (US$266,000), 

Le Quang Liem places 7th in blitz chess China event

 Le Quang Liem of Vietnam could only improve his standing to No 7, in the second leg of the blitz chess at the International Mind Sports Association Elite Games.

Vietnamese book published in Japan

 A bestselling novel for teenagers by noted writer Nguyen Nhat Anh has recently been published in Japan by translator Kato Sakae.

Vietnam Airlines to add 1,100 flights for Tet

 Vietnam Airlines will offer 1,100 more flights to meet travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Vietnam’s solar power market: attractive but risky

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is considered the second biggest potential market in Southeast Asia for solar power. 

YouTubers to be affected as Youtube advert rules tightened

VietNamNet Bridge - With the new ad policy, the You-Tubers who make inappropriate content, especially child-related content, will no longer be able to earn money from their videos.

Rewarding ISI authors: How much is enough?

Widespread and inconclusive discussions occurred after the HCM City Economics University (UEH) announced big rewards to researchers who have articles published in ISI/Scopus publications.

Bad development elevates disasters: Deputy Minister

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unsustainable development is partly to blame for worsening natural disasters in Vietnam, Hoang Van Thang, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, 

Is the electricity price in Vietnam too low or too high?

While Vietnamese believe that the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the only electricity retailer, sets high retail prices, international reports point out that the electricity price in Vietnam is lower than in other countries.

Food industry attracting Japanese interest

 Japanese investors increasingly keen on Vietnam's food industry, conference hears.

Homogenous hospitality

 Despite Vietnam’s great potential in the hospitality sector, diversification of services is needed if the country hopes to live up to expectations, according to experts.

The Ancient Pottery Village of Thanh Ha

Over the past five centuries, locals in the ancient pottery village of Thanh Ha in Hoi An, Quang Nam have kept their traditional method of making pottery - hand made and wheel thrown.

Subregional triangle committee to meet

The joint co-ordination committee of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area will hold its 11th meeting in the southern Vietnamese province of Binh Phuoc from December 15-19.

Aussies help Vietnam hasten economic reform

 VietNamNet Bridge – An Australian-funded programme called Aus4Reform was officially launched Wednesday to boost the productivity and competitiveness of Vietnam’s economy.

At 10, helmet law needs reinforcement

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten years after it came into effect, Vietnam’s mandatory helmet law still struggles to address quality issues and raise motorbike riders’ awareness of the need for safe helmets.

French conductor to lead VNSO at concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Music lovers can enjoy a concert featuring French conductor Nathalie Marin and soloist Vu Viet Chuong on December 15 at the Ha Noi Opera House.

Fintechs flock to Vietnam, but cash is still ‘King’

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe it is not by chance that Samsung, Ant Financial Services and Facebook  joined the Vietnamese fintech market this year.

Young designers showcase collections inspired by Industrial Revolution 4.0

 VietNamNet Bridge – The graduates of the London College for Design and Fashion (LCDF) will showcase fashion collections inspired by the Industrial Revolution 4.0 on December 15-17 in Hanoi.

Hue truc chi artists open paper-making camp

 VietNamNet Bridge – Inventors of truc chi, an artistic medium in which the artist’s designs are printed onto a special form of paper, are organising camps for artists and students in Hue.

Law on exhibition okayed as NA sets date for next sitting in 2018

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Wednesday agreed in principle on the Government’s regulations on galleries and exhibitions as well as the establishment of Ninh Cuong Township