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Photo exhibit to display wild beauty in Hanoi

 Wings of the Wild, a photo exhibition by two Vietnamese photographers, Andy Nguyen and Dang My Hanh, of their journeys into the world of wildlife will be held from August 4 to 7.

U14 Vietnam ready for AFC Football fest

 Vietnam are ready for the AFC U14 Regional Festival of Football for Southeast Asia to be held on July 26-30 in Brunei.

Vietnamese players out of Vietnam Open badminton event

 The Vietnamese were swept away from the Yonex Sunrise Vietnam Open Badminton Tournament yesterday in HCM City.

Saving the Highlands from drought

 Intensifying the protection of forests in the Central Highlands from encroachment by hydro power plants, illegal deforestation and unplanned agricultural development would be the key to preserving water in this drought hit region, experts have said.

Are game shows killing the live music scene?

 Dozens of TV music shows are attracting millions of viewers who like watching music at home for free instead of going out for live shows.

King of the road, king of the sidewalk

VietNamNet Bridge – Much has been said and written about the travails of crossing the street in Viet Nam. Hotels hand out tip sheets to nervous tourists about navigating the endless swarms of seemingly unstoppable motorbikes clogging the streets,

Paris-based Vietnamese writer launches first book in town

 VietNamNet Bridge – Paris-based Vietnamese author/artist/lawyer Amanda Huynh has launched her first book featuring short stories and 40 paintings in HCMC.

ASEAN senior officials discuss preparations of 49th AMM

 Senior officials from ASEAN member countries met in Vientiane, Laos on July 22 to discuss the preparation of the agenda and documents for the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-49) which is slated for July 23-26.

Int’l workshop to highlight legal matters related to PCA’s rulings

 More than 200 delegates are expected to discuss legal issues relating to the rulings of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at an international workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on July 23.

Outgoing Cambodian ambassador honoured with insignia

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations Vu Xuan Hong has presented the insignia “For peace and friendship among nations” to outgoing Cambodian Ambassador Hul Phany in recognition of his contribution to the Vietnam-Cambodia ties.

Lao PM hails Vietnam-Lao cooperative ties

 Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and Vice President Phankham Viphavan hailed the fruitful relations between the two Parties, States, Governments and peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

National Assembly elects heads of key legislative agencies

 The 14th National Assembly (NA) elected heads of the legislature’s key agencies on July 22 afternoon in the form of secret ballots.

Quang Nam forest ravaged by illegal loggers

Quang Nam’s authorities are expanding an investigation into the illegal logging of a large amount of Fujian cypress in the border area adjacent to Laos.

Vietnam to set up super-committee to manage state assets in SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - The Committee for managing and supervising state capital and assets will have the function of investing in enterprises and managing the asset portfolio. 

Thousands of pre-school classrooms fail to meet standards

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 15,200 classrooms for pre-school children across the country failed to meet national standards last year, Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) said in a report on Wednesday.

Vietnam’s insurance market booming

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s life insurance market continued to show positive signs of development in the first half of 2016 and attracts more foreign players.

Dutch music producer in Vietnam debut

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dutch music producer Lodewijk Fluttert, whose stage name is Bakermat, will make his debut in Viet Nam on July 28.

Hanoi to rebuild many old apartment buildings

 The Hanoi Department of Construction has said a plan to renovate and rebuild many old apartment buildings has been drawn up and will soon be submitted to the city government for consideration. 

The unusual fish-steaming village in Quy Nhon

VietNamNet Bridge – As their fish output is plentiful, fishermen along Ham Tu Wharf in the central city of Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh province, steam fish in order to sell more products in faraway places.

HCM City to enjoy a special status for further growth

HCM City’s high growth rate will provide momentum for Vietnam’s economic development. The newly-approved master plan until 2020 and vision until 2025 aim to turn the city into a special urban center