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Vietnam National Orchestra to perform 100th concert

 Musicians from Viet Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) and artists from WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne and Japan will perform a concert to celebrate VNSO’s 100th show on April 14.

Streamlined gov’t is a good gov’t

Bui Thi An, Associate Professor and a former deputy to the 13th National Assembly, speaks to Kinh te & Do thi newspaper about the draft proposal on the re-organisation of city/provincial departments across the country.

Campaign launched against drowsy driving

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Van Manh, a 32-year-old driver from Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, was sleepy although his eyes remained open.

Concert raises funds for Trinh Cong Son Scholarship

A concert, titled Toi Di Tim Toi (I Seek Myself), to commemorate the 16th death anniversary of Vietnamese legendary musician Trinh Cong Son will be held at Soul Convention Complex on April 14-15.

Agriculture Ministry strengthens shrimp industry inspections

The National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has said that it will coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to inspect and strictly punish 

Vietnam’s economy to grow at 6.5 percent in 2017: ADB

 Vietnam’s economy will grow at 6.5 percent in 2017 and expand to 6.7 percent in 2018, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s “Asian Development Outlook 2017” report.

Viettel holds upper hand in final phase of 4G race

 4G is going to be officially launched and this will open up a new race among Vietnamese network providers.

VN Prime Minister meets WHO leader in Hanoi

Director-General of the WHO Margaret Chan suggested that Vietnam should pay more attention to working together with WHO in preventive medicine to prevent diseases and accidents at her meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Coffee industry in Vietnam turns bitter

 Nationwide coffee exports for 2017 are expected to fall 30% in volume with revenue climbing to US$3.35 billion, said Do Ha Nam, vice chair of Vietnam Coffee and Cacao Association recently.

VNPT says everything’s fixed, the internet should be normal

 The internet throughout Vietnam should now be ‘fully recovered’ and ‘operating normally’, says government owned telecommunications company VNPT.

Provinces on alert against H7N9 bird flu infections

 The health ministry has asked all provincial health departments to take measures to prevent the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus from entering Viet Nam.

Keeping roosters as pets: Hot trend among Hanoians

 When mentioning roosters, most people think of fighting cocks. But has any one heard of pet roosters? Keeping roosters as pets has become popular in the capital.

National satellite centre underpins Vietnam’s space industry

 The Vietnam National Satellite Centre (VNSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has recorded significant progress in developing human resources and operating satellite and space infrastructure projects.

Vietnam cinematography lacks interesting works

 The Vietnamese cinematography is lacking high-quality works though the number of films made is on the rise and investment in the industry has been diverse, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9.

Vietnam’s top legislator hails ties with Hungary

Vietnam treasures the help that the Hungarian people have extended to the Vietnamese people in their struggle for national liberation in the past and in national construction nowadays.

Number of multi-level marketing businesses drop to half

 The number of multi-level marketing businesses has halved to 37 by end of March, following Government crackdown over the past two years to ensure that they are operating correctly.

Food & beverage highlights at Sheraton Saigon this April

VietNamNet Bridge - To welcome the upcoming Liberation Day (April 30), the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Tower now offers special food & beverage programs, which will run through April.

Illegal quarrying rampant in Nha Trang

 Illegal quarries have become more common in the suburban areas of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province.

HCM City authorities fail to provide sufficient high school places

 Many parents in HCM City who want to admit their children to public high schools are worried that they won't be able to compete.

Vietnam among ten economies with highest rate of female entrepreneurs

 Vietnam ranks 7th among 54 Asian-Pacific economies having the highest rate of female entrepreneurs, according to the Index of Women Entrepreneurs 2017 Report released by MasterCard.