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VJA introduces “Dos” and “Don’ts” for journalists when using social networks

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Journalists Association (VJA) on Tuesday announced rules that instruct Vietnamese journalists the “do’s and don’ts” when using social networks.

Hanoi issues plan to ensure traffic safety in 2019

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a plan to ensure traffic safety and reduce traffic congestion in the city in 2019.

Paintings by veteran artist displayed

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 70 works by noted artist Nguyen Sy Ngoc (1918-90), a typical painter of the socialist realism trend of Vietnamese modern fine arts, are on display at the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum.

’Under Construction’ dance in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ‘Under Construction’ dance event will be held from 7pm to 10pm on January 12 and from 5pm to 8pm on January 13 at Dancenter Viet Nam, 53 Nguyen Dang Giai Street, District 2.

Central region to host diverse activities to celebrate New Year 2019

 Cities and provinces in Vietnam’s central region will host a wide range of activities in celebration of New Year 2019.

Vietnam train in Qatar ahead of Asian Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s national football team left Thursday for Qatar for a training camp ahead of next month’s Asian Cup.

Wooden furniture manufacturers struggle to keep home market

VietNamNet Bridge - With stable growth rate of 8 percent per year in the last few years, the domestic wooden furniture market is a magnet for foreign brands.


Countdown Party rings in new year on Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyen Hue Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.

Sculpture exhibition on display at Fine Arts Museum

More than 50 sculptures by 26 young artists from HCM City and Hanoi are on display at an exhibition titled Điêu Khắc Sài Gòn-Hà Nội (Sài Gòn-Hà Nội Sculpture) at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Athletes, coaches to be voted as best sportmen of 2018

Footballer Nguyen Quang Hai, long jumper Bui Thi Thu Thao and swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang are among potential winners of the National Best Athlete of the Year award after the nominees were announced yesterday.

The hunt for lucky money hots up

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lì xì or giving lucky money is the most anticipated of customs, especially by children during the Lunar New Year festival (Tết).

HCM City to drill under 88 streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport plans to use underground drilling methods on construction works located on 88 main or crowded streets.

HCM City plans public bus service between airport with southern province

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport has unveiled plans to launch a new public bus service between Tan Son Nhat Airport and the neighbouring Vung Tau City.

State Audit reports on HCM City metro line cost overruns

 VietNamNet Bridge – The State Audit of Viet Nam (SAV) has published a report on a series of violations that have caused major cost overruns for HCM City’s Metro Line No 1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien), 

Realtors struggle to find capital as banks tighten credit

VietNamNet Bridge - Property developers are seeking money from other sources as bank loans are drying up.

Hanoi to host tulip festival

 Thousands of beautiful tulips from the Netherlands will burst with color at the EcoPark urban township on the outskirts of Hanoi from December 28 to January 1.

Cameras installed to improve railway safety

 Over 1,500 cameras have been installed at many level crossings, driver's compartments, and stations in an attempt to limit train accidents.

$376mn invested overseas this year

 Vietnamese companies kicked off 149 new projects overseas in 2018, with total capital of $376.1 million, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) released on December 24.

New cold spell to send temperature below 10C in northern Vietnam

 A strong cold air front is forecast to hit the northern region from December 27 and will send temperature below 10C, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Two tourists die, one injured in Nha Trang boat accident

 Two tourists have died and another left injured when a boat overturned in Nha Trang Bay.