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Break the silence to stop the violence, exhibition calls

 VietNamNet Bridge – Is beating your spouse the best way to solve a problem? Will witnessing long-term domestic violence have a negative impact on children? Should women keep silent about violence at home?

Air carriers’ busy holiday season begins

VietNamNet Bridge - Many domestic and foreign airlines have announced plans to open new air routes to provide flights connecting Vietnam and foreign destinations.


North-South railway reopens after storm

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trains resumed operations on the North-South railway on Monday morning after Storm Usagi disrupted services on Saturday afternoon.

Events in Hanoi and HCMC on November 26-December 2

 Events in Hanoi and HCMC on November 26-December 2

Wood exports expected to hit $8.85 billion this year

 Vietnam’s export of wood and wood-based products is projected to reach 8.85 billion USD in 2018, up over 1 billion USD from the 2017 record of 7.7 billion USD.

Markets drop after recovery

 Market indexes and liquidity suffered a sudden fall in the final trading session last week, meaning that negative signals started to appear following a period of recovery.

HCM City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City needs to develop new laws to protect and preserve HCM City’s old buildings, especially villas, experts have recommended.

Migration and poverty in big cities

 Multidimensional poverty is a well-used concept in identifying multiple types of deprivation, including health, education, and living standards. 

Mekong Delta should forsake unsustainable third rice crop

 VietNamNet Bridge – Developing flood-based agriculture models, ditching intensive shrimp farming for integrated farming could be key for the Mekong Delta to cope with the threat of climate change.

One killed as Typhoon Usagi causes serious flooding in HCM City

 Many areas in HCM City and some neighbouring southern provinces have been submerged due to heavy rains as Typhoon Usagi weakened into tropical pressure over the weekend.

Cool invention makes waves for fisheries

 VietNamNet Bridge – A machine that makes ice from sea water has been introduced into Vietnam for the first time.

What’s behind VinFast’s pricing strategy?

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts say the Vietnamese car maker has included many outstanding features on its first models, which are being offered at incredibly low prices.


HCM City, Hanoi take first steps to schools autonomy

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi and HCM City are both rolling experiments in granting more autonomy to public schools in hopes of improving educational quality and reducing the schools’ reliance on the State budget.

HCM City starts removing funding for schools

The HCM City Department of Education and Training is building a plan to give more autonomy to high schools to make decisions over financial issues and human resources.

Food safety still a problem in school canteens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Several food poisoning cases reported at public canteens, including a number in schools, across the country in recent months have raised concerns among parents and the public about food safety.

National Sports Games officially opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Sports Games, a multi-sport event held every four years, officially opened at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium on Sunday evening.

Property firms wary of bubble, set sights low

 Chu Anh Tuan, deputy general director of property developer Ha Do Group, said recently his company expects consolidated profit after tax to be VNĐ700 billion (over US$30.43 million) this year.

Saigon Heat beat Macau Black Bears at ABL

 Vietnam’s Saigon Heat beat Macau Black Bears 96-93 during their second match in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) on Sunday evening.

Storm Number 9 weakens into tropical depression

Storm No.9, internationally known as Usagi, lashed the south-central and south-eastern regions from Ninh Thuan to Ben Tre provinces with heavy rains and strong winds yesterday before weakening into a tropical depression.

“Organic” meat sold in shops is not officially certified

VietNamNet Bridge - Numerous shops sell “organic” meat in the market, but the origin of the products is unclear and they are not certified as organic.