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Organic produce popular among Vietnamese consumers despite higher prices

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite the high prices, organic vegetables and fruits are selling well.

Vietnam’s seafood market regulated by Chinese businesses

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s seafood exports to China have been increasing steadily. However, experts warn there will be more losses than gains when doing business with China.

Vietnamese Gov't to crack down on dangerous animal feed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities plan to intensify checks of animal feed production and trading establishments and pig farming and slaughterhouses in the south from November to next February.

Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Son Doong in February 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hollywood blockbuster Skull Island, the upcoming King Kong prequel by director and screenwriter, Jordan Charles Vogt-Roberts will be shot in Son Doong Cave in the central coastal province of Quang Binh.

Vietnam supports APEC efforts to realise Bogor Goals

Vietnam supports APEC priorities on strengthening regional linkages and connectivity, especially efforts to fulfil the Bogor Goals and realise a free trade area in Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).

Vinamilk's Mai Kieu Lien receives New Zealand – ASEAN Award

 Four Vietnamese outstanding individuals yesterday were given the New Zealand – ASEAN Award for their contribution to boost friendship and co-operation between Viet Nam and New Zealand as well as ASEAN and New Zealand.

IZs and office/apartment market receiving more foreign capital

The land rent in industrial zones (IZs) has been increasing, while offices and apartments are believed to escalate soon. The real estate has heated up on the good news about TPP and other free trade agreements (FTAs).

Cultural space in Hanoi’s Old Quarter pedestrian streets

Pedestrian streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have become an interesting destination on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights every week for both the capital’s residents and foreign visitors.

Vietnamese girl brings home silver, bronze medals from wushu champs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Thuy Vi brought home a silver and a bronze medal from the ongoing World Wushu Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Choice for Vietnam rice brand still in dispute

VietNamNet Bridge - Both Jasmine and Japonica rice are being considered as Vietnam’s national rice brands but many experts disagree.

Vietnamese needs 15 tons of gold in Q3

 VietNamNet Bridge – According to a November report by the World Gold Council (WGC), gold demand in Vietnam in the third quarter of this year decreased by 5% compared to the same period last year.

Typographic exhibition comes to VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – International Typographic Exhibition of the New York Type Directors Club (TDC), will take place in both Ha Noi and HCM City this month and next month, respectively.

Tourism forum links VN, Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 80 Vietnamese and 100 Japanese companies took part in an investment and tourism promotion seminar held by the Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam in Japan last Saturday.

Ten agricultural achievements in five years announced

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recently unveiled 10 outstanding achievements the sector made between 2010 and 2015 to mark the ministry’s 70th founding anniversary.

Photos: Mesmerising beauty of Vietnam on Bored Panda

 Boredpanda.com, a leading art, design and photography community, featured a photo gallery on Vietnam and its people by photographer Nguyen Vu Phuoc.

Female bodybuilder strikes three gold medals at National Championships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ton Hoang Khanh Lan won three gold medals at the 18th National Bodybuilding Championships, which concluded in the southern Dong Nai Province over the weekend.

Cell phone inlaid with 112 diamonds found in Vietnam Airlines plane

 VietNamNet Bridge - While performing maintenance of an aircraft of Vietnam Airlines, technical staff discovered a Nokia 8800 Diamond Arte cellphone, encrusted with 112 diamonds, trapped in the electrical box of a passenger seat.

BPhone faces increased consumer indifference

VietNamNet Bridge - Since its launch in mid-2015, BPhone, the first high-end smartphone model, has faced problems. Vietnamese have lost interest in the product.

Hanoi lacks names for streets as city rapidly expands

 VietNamNet Bridge – Because of rapid urbanization, Hanoi needs a huge amount of names for new roads and streets but the bank of names, particularly the names of celebrities, has been exhausted.

Vietnam to launch pilot training programme in 2020

 VietNamNet Bridge – Private jet owners or fliers can earn their licences in Viet Nam, starting from 2020, following a joint project between Viet Nam and New Zealand.