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Vietnamese, Canadian artists to perform in concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert titled “Canada and Vietnam in Harmony” featuring artists from the two countries will take place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on May 26.

Vietnam to import inexpensive Australian cows as demand for beef grows

VietNamNet Bridge - Live beef in Vietnam is the most expensive in South East Asia, which explains why Vietnamese businesses are now rushing to import Australian cows at low prices. 

Shrimp breeders lack access to supply chains

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lack of a supply chain has caused problems for shrimp breeders in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang.

Painter Thanh Chuong: preserving opulence to conserve ancestors’ cultural heritage

Over the past 15 years with many ups and downs, Thanh Chuong’s Viet Palace has become a symbol of Hanoi culture. Its owner, painter Thanh Chuong, has a very strange way of doing thins and a unique perspective on preserving cultural heritages.

Japanese language learning taking root in Vietnam

 When Pham Quang Hung started studying Japanese at Foreign Trade University in Hanoi in 1994, he never imagined that Vietnamese children would one day be able to learn the language at elementary school.

New mark in Vietnam-US comprehensive partnership

 The much-awaiting visit to Vietnam by US President Barack Obama is expected to leave a new hallmark in the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.

Getting to the root of water detoxification

 VietNamNet Bridge – After persuading the managing board of Da Nang Technology College, lecturer Tran Minh Thao set up the first toxic sewage treatment project for the school’s laboratory building.

Vietnam wins more gold at Taiwan Athletics Open

 Vietnam grabbed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals yesterday at the Taiwan Athletics Open.

VN gains two more UNESCO world heritage items

 Vietnam has gained two more UNESCO world heritage items following a consensus at the 7th Memory of the World Committee for Asia and Pacific summit.

Severe crash kills 13, injures 21

A major vehicle accident in the central province of Binh Thuan early this morning killed 13 people and left another 21 suffering from severe burns.

200 Vietnamese to travel to and work in Australia from July

 VietNamNet Bridge – According to a memorandum of understanding signed recently between Vietnam and Australia, the two countries will grant tourist and work visas for citizens of both sides from July 1 2016.

Global top players compete at billiards World Cup in HCM City

 The world’s top 32 players in three-cushion carom billiards are showing off their skills at the World Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, which opened on May 20.

Vietnamese borrow $15 billion in consumer finance loans

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s consumer finance loans of Vietnam increased by 1.5 times to $15.12 billion in 2015, according to StoxPlus.

US likely to offer Vietnam arms deals

Vietnam should be able to access US weapons that would improve its ability to network its defence systems especially in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness, said Prof. Carl Thayer.

Vietnam’s Internet market the most dynamic in the world

Vietnam had the most dynamic Internet market in the world, with more users than no-users, accounting for 52% of the total population, said Rajan Anandan, Vice President and Managing Director of Google in Southeast Asia and India.

Violinist opens first school for kids with autism

Nguyet Thu, founder of the Apaixonado Quartet, speaks with Bui Quynh Hoa about how she has worked with her son with autism, her devotion to helping children with the illness and launching the first school for autistic children in Viet Nam.

Japanese ODA having an impact

Yasuo Fujita, Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, tells VET Online that Japanese ODA has been implemented successfully and effectively in the country.

A café reminiscent of the old days

VietNamNet Bridge – In the backpacker area surrounded by Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien and De Tham streets in downtown HCM City, most restaurants, shops and hotels all look new and Westernized with signs written in English

2k: a philanthropic store that makes cents

What could you do with a mere VND2,000? It’s not enough for a parking fee, a small cake or an ice cream. But low-income workers in HCM City can now buy clothes, books and other essentials for VND2,000 at a store called 2k.

VN's top badminton player to make history with third Olympics

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are some badminton players from around the world who are regarded as true legends, and this elite group has been in the forefront of the game for many years.