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40th anniversary of norther border defense fight: Vi Xuyen epic

Forty years have gone by since Vietnam struggled against Chinese invaders to protect the northern border, the pangs of Vi Xuyen are still there. 

Bluebirds’ Nest Book Cafe to host Kirigami paper cutting workshop

 Bluebirds’ Nest Book Cafe in Ba Binh District of Hanoi will hold a workshop on the art of paper cutting Kirigami from 1:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24.

MobiFone offers special package to international reporters attending U.S.-N. Korea summit

Mobile carrier MobiFone has rolled out a package, named PEACE, designed for international participants in the upcoming summit between the United States and North Korea in Hanoi.

Transport Ministry cancels two decisions on sale of Quy Nhon Port

 The Ministry of Transport has written to Vinalines announcing the abolition of its two decisions allowing the firm to sell 75.01% of its stake in Quy Nhon Port to Hop Thanh Mineral and Investment JSC, the local media reported.

Argentina eyes telecommunications tie with Vietnam

 Argentina expects to work with Vietnam to further boost its telecommunications and Internet sectors, as a mere nine million of the country’s population have access to broadband Internet, while 60% use 4G smartphones.

HCMC’s flood tides forecast to exceed alert level 3

 The National Center for Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting on February 19 issued a warning over high tides that may exceed alert level 3 and thus trigger flooding in HCMC’s low-lying areas.

Seven Vietnamese workers arrested after fatal stabbing in Taiwan

 Seven Vietnamese migrant workers were arrested in Taoyuan, a special municipality in northwestern Taiwan, for their alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a compatriot.

Dengue fever surges in HCM City

 Since the beginning of the year, hospitals and medical centers in HCMC have admitted more than 6,000 people infected with dengue fever, rocketing by more than 200% year-on-year.

HCMC vice chairwoman dies aged 53

 Nguyen Thi Thu, vice chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Committee, died yesterday, February 20, at the age of 53, the local media reported.

Lenovo aims to build factory in Bac Giang

 Representatives of Chinese technology firm Lenovo on February 19 worked with Bac Giang Province's government to explore the possibility of building a factory in the northern province, the province's website reported.

HCM City promises more administrative reforms

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is determined to pursue administrative reform this year, a meeting held by authorities on Tuesday to review the outcome of reforms in 2018 heard.

VN, European universities develop curriculum in molecular sciences

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and European universities are developing a research-based curriculum in molecular and materials sciences (MOMA).

What will Vietnam’s first space museum contain?

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has made a big leap in recent years in the space industry with telecommunication satellites in a geostationary orbit, and has now has set to work on carrier rockets. 

Hue takes steps to become the food capital of Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Eight months ago, local authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue announced a plan to make Hue the food capital of Vietnam. On Tuesday, they carried out the first step.

Raising bears for gall poses challenge for environmentalists in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Legalizing the wildlife product trade is the wrong approach, environmentalists say.

Vietnamese tennis set for a big year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese tennis aims to become more professional this year, according to chairman of Viet Nam Tennis Federation (VTF), Nguyen Quoc Ky.

SHB Da Nang aim to get back on top

 VietNamNet Bridge – SHB Da Nang have signed three new foreign players to strenthen their spine this off-season ahead of their 2019 V. League 1 campaign.

Vietnam friendly against RoK may be delayed until 2020

 A friendly match between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) could be delayed until next year, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

H’Hen Nie named as ambassador for Ao Dai Festival 2019

H’Hen Nie, who finished in the Top 5 of Miss Universe 2018, has become the ambassador for the sixth Ao Dai Festival, which is set to take place between March 2-17 in Ho Chi Minh City. 

FVH workshops on crafts and shamanism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a craft-making workshop on Sunday, February 24.