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Heart Beat to host 4th birthday bash party

VietNamNet Bridge – Heart Beat Saigon, a HCMC-based group of DJs from different countries, will host its 4th birthday party at The Observatory in HCMC’s District 4, on December 16 from 9 p.m. onwards. 

Dangerous bridges remain a problem in Vietnam

 A TV programme broadcasted last week revealed that hundreds of people, including small children in Lo Son Commune, Hoa Binh Province, have to walk across an almost entirely destroyed bridge.

Could HCM City become next Silicon Valley for startups?

 Ho Chi Minh City has launched a new US$45 million fund to create a start-up ecosystem that aims to provide entrepreneurs the chance to successfully grow their business.

VN player up in new world rankings for tennis players

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Hoang Thien of Viet Nam has reached his best ranking of 1,426 in the world according to the latest release of the Association of Tennis Professionals on Monday.

Vietnamese - American piano child prodigy to perform in HCM City for first time

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese - American pianist child prodigy Evan Le will perform in HCM City on December 17 during his first visit to Viet Nam.

VN, Australia sign agreement to stop illegal immigration

 Australia and Viet Nam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides a formal framework for the return of Vietnamese nationals with no legal right to be in Australia.


Quang Tri army rescue 13 passengers and fishermen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirteen people were rescued yesterday by the local army after their ship broke down and was in high danger of sinking off the central province of Quang Tri.

Vietnam to host international eco-product fair

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2017 Eco-products International Fair (EPIF) is scheduled to be held in HCM City from May 11-13, the organisation revealed at a press briefing in Ha Noi today, Dec 13.

Hanoi announces causes of mass fish deaths

 Hanoi People's Committee said changeable weather and discharged waste water are the main causes that killed huge amounts of fish in many lakes in the city.

Rare fern found in Quang Binh

 Management board of the Quang Binh's Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park yesterday announced that Polystichum quangbinhense is a rare threatened species which grows inside its cave systems.

HCM City by night

 Ho Chi Minh City looks different at night with beautiful buildings, busy streets and colourful walking zones.

Is the e-wallet market large enough for 16 big players?

VietNamNet Bridge - Many e-wallet systems were started for the primary reason to create an ecosystem for e-commerce, but their owners fear they may not make money from the service.

Railways lag behind in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The decline of the railway’s popularity in Viet Nam is not new: back in 2010, the European Union labelled rail transport as the country’s “least relevant” mode of transport. 

Concert to feature Hungarian masterpieces

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Conservatory of Music will hold a “Hungarian Masterpieces Bartók – Liszt – KodáLy” concert featuring Hungarian pianist Balázs Fülei on December 15.

For coffee chains to survive, investors need to prepare for the long term

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is a highly promising market for coffee chains, but not all investors can succeed here.

NA leader calls for united efforts to build green world

 National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called on countries around the world to unite and act responsibly to build a green world for future generations.

Vietnamese NA Chairwoman urges for closer legislative ties with UEA

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan suggested closer coordination between the legislative bodies of Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates in implementing cooperation agreements between the two nations, towards strengthening bilateral ties.

Gov’t okays three special economic zones

 The Government has approved a plan to build three special economic zones (SEZs) to spearhead the country’s growth and tap local advantages to impel growth there.

Da Nang plans to build Central Square project

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang plans to build a 4.4ha Central Square project in the city’s downtown that will serve as a landmark tourism attraction, shopping and public entertainment site.

Outstanding folk art works in 2016 honoured

 A ceremony was held in Hanoi on December 12 to present the 2016 Vietnam Folk Arts Awards to 78 of the most outstanding folk art works produced in the country.