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A meeting with author-illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin

An exhibition-discussion with French author and illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin will take place at L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi from May 6 to 16. This is a chance to take a look at his three books recently published in Vietnam. 

Life of Nung people in Phuc Sen valley

Phuc Sen commune in Cao Bang province has become known as the homeland of the Nung An ethnic group with signature stone fences in front of their houses. 

Performance of “Romeo and Juliette” by Comédie Fraçaise Theater

 VietNamNet Bridge - Institut Français de Hanoi – L’Espace will hold the screening of the theatrical performance of “Romeo and Juliet” by actors from the Comédie Fraçaise theater, France on May 20.

Tourist attractions featured on Vietnamese bank notes

Many famous tourist attractions are on Viet Nam’s currency notes. These include the VND500,000 bill, the highest denomination, which features a thatched house inside a museum dedicated ...

Mui Ne among top spots for adventure tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Strong winds, big waves and a year-long tropical climate have made Mui Ne a paradise for adrenaline addicts.

Students make device that prevents falls, to be presented in Singapore

People with foot injuries can move around in a convenient and safe way supported by a device invented by a group of lecturers and students at Da Nang University Junior College.

Even the most prestigious schools absent from international rankings

The absence of Vietnamese universities in international rankings is not a surprise to the majority of Vietnamese, but many wonder why even the most prestigious schools are not recognized.

Thua Thien – Hue: beautiful bay ‘dying’ because of shrimp farming

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 100 households in the coastal town of Lang Co in Phu Loc district in Thua Thien – Hue province raise white-leg shrimp illegally, causing serious pollution to one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

Chinese tourists spend big money but continue to book "zero-dong" tours

VietNamNet Bridge - Reports show that the money Chinese spent traveling abroad increased sharply in 2016. However, they continue to book ‘zero dong’ tours when visiting Vietnam.

Viettel Global expects to acquire 50m customers

 Viettel Global Investment JSC (Viettel Global) targets increasing its customers in foreign markets by 12.9 million in 2017, bringing the total to more than 50 million.

New ways to meet VN’s energy needs

 The Vietnamese power industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, and navigating it requires a full understanding of the entire energy ecosystem, experts say.

An Giang to host Food and Tourism Week

 The southern Mekong Delta province of An Giang will host a Food and Tourism Week from May 16 to 25 at Vĩnh Đông Trade Centre in Châu Đốc City.

Mekong Delta builds links to a better future

 Ever since Viet Nam was reunified 42 years ago, people’s quality of life, especially in the Mekong Delta, has improved significantly.

Nhat Le River oysters offer a risky livelihood

 Every morning at around 8am, when the sun is high over his head, Vo Sy Trien heads to the Nhat Le River to begin his working day.

HCM City metro line to be extended

 HCM City’s metro route No 1 linking Ben Thanh Market with Suoi Tien Tourist Park in District 9 will be extended to the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Dong Nai, according to the Binh Duong People’s Committee.

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 Flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri marks National Reunification Day, Da Nang works to teach children to swim, Festival celebrating VN-RoK relations held in Gyeonggi, Hanoi allows ordinary buses to use BRT lane

Hanoi to tighten control of frozen food storage

 The management of imported frozen food, especially tracking its origin, is a headache for Hanoi’s food quality supervision force, the New Ha Noi reported.

Authorities cave to Ha Tinh toll road protestors

 Residents in the districts of Cam Xuyen and Ky Anh in central Ha Tinh Province will not have to pay fees when passing through Cầu Rác toll station, the Ministry of Transport has said.

Unique culture of the Churu

 Churu culture leaves visitors to Vietnam’s Central Highlands with unforgettable memories. The Churu people have faithfully preserved their traditional costumes, folklore, and handicrafts.

Draw for Asian U19 Women Champs held in Kuala Lumpur

 The draw for the AFC U-19 Women's Championship (China 2017) took place on Friday (Apr. 28) in Kuala Lumpur, placing Vietnam in Group B alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea and Australia.