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‘Matching architecture with literature’

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ta My Duong, one of the popular faces of contemporary Vietnamese architecture, has written at length on the subject. He also edited Dau An Thoi Gian, a book authored by his father Ta My Duat,

Official outlines tightened government spending

The Ministry of Finance said it would tighten spending next year as well as the financial planning for the next five years as state budget revenues have been lower than estimated. 

The thrilling three-province Ta Nang–Phan Dung trek

 VietNamNet Bridge – Adventurous travellers are no strangers to trekking, to the feeling of being one with nature, resting on a lush green hillside being cooled by a gentle breeze.

Measuring the social costs of teen brides and grooms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Girls who get married before 18 years old are much more likely to drop out of school and face a much higher risk of family violence, experts warned in a seminar on child marriage prevention.

The risky life near railroads in Hanoi’s center

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite danger, these people still live near the railway because it is their part of their livelihood and daily habit.

Nielsen: Consumers favoring mobile buying

 Forty-six per cent of Vietnamese consumers have purchased a product or service on their mobile device in the past six months, according the latest report from Nielsen entitled “Mobile Money Makes the World Go Around”, released on October 26.

Ao Dai to become ‘tourism ambassador’

 The 'Ao Dai' is a symbol of the beauty of Vietnamese women as well as the country’s culture. Tourism directors are seeking solutions to preserve and promote the traditional value of Ao Dai.

Keeping traditional bamboo toys popular

 VietNamNet Bridge – Colourful bamboo dragonflies perched on thin, pointed bamboo sticks are not just cute souvenir toys, they reflect the agricultural traditions and craftmanship of Vietnamese farmers.

Hanoi’s outskirts face increased pressure as agricultural land recedes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents living in outlying areas of Ha Noi continue to face challenges brought by urbanisation, participants heard at a conference yesterday, Oct 27.

Public warned about bank security

 The public is being asked to become more aware about guarding  personal data to avoid potential loopholes in local bank security systems.


Vietnam and the “smart approach” in the East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a small country like Vietnam, pursuing civil sovereignty in the sea is a smart approach.

How has climate change affected Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2016, the consequences of climate change in Vietnam were evident with 10 typhoons and seven tropical depressions in the East Sea, more than the average of many years ago. 

Nguyen Hue pedestrian square to host first dragon dance festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twelve dragon and unicorn dance troupes in HCMC will gather at the pedestrian square on Nguyen Hue Boulevard in the center of town from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday for the city’s first dragon dance festival.

How to attract overseas Vietnamese to return to VN

VietNamNet introduce "The policy to attract overseas Vietnamese to build the country" talks with Minister Phung Xuan Nha, Prof. Ngo Bao Chau, former VietNamNet chief-editor Nguyen Anh Tuan, and the Hanoi University of Technology Rector.

Forest land tenure yet to yield full benefits: experts

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has improved its policy framework on forest land tenure, but contradictions and implementation weaknesses persist, experts said at a workshop on Wednesday, Oct 26.

Autonomy mechanism granted to Hanoi university

Ha Noi University of Science and Technology will have the right to use tuition as well as funds from enterprises and the government without asking permission from the Ministry of Education and Training after its pilot project on university autonomy

Forest land illegally encroached in Dak Nong

 VietNamNet Bridge – Natural forest area, located in zone 1668 and 1674 in Quang Son Commune of Dak Glong District in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, has gradually vanished.

Vinamilk enters Thai market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vinamilk yoghurt isnow available at supermarkets and large stores in Thailand, with a higher price than average.

Da Nang bans civil servants from surfing on Facebook during office hours

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city of Da Nang has told its public servants and employees of state agencies to not use social networks, especially Facebook, for personal purposes during working hours.

Tan Son Nhat airport opens expanded terminal

 The expanded international terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport was put into operation on October 26, raising its annual capacity from ten million to 13 million passengers in the first phase.