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National Assembly grill environment minister on pollution

 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha was grilled about serious pollution in Nhue and Day rivers at the National Assembly on October 30, the first day of Question-and-Answer at the NA’s on-going 6th session.

Ancient citadel in need of preservation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Recent encroachments at Co Loa Ancient Citadel that threaten to destroy the important historical site have experts and members of the public worried.

Noi Bai airport expansion project pushed forward

 Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung has urged the Ministry of Transport to push forward with the expansion project of Noi Bai International Airport to meet the rising demand.


Silk paintings and small-sized sculptures on display

 More than 110 silk paintings and 93 small-sized sculptures of outstanding artists are on display at the Hanoi’s Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art.

Quang Ngai works to turn Ly Son into global geo-park

 The central province of Quang Ngai is making the first steps of building a dossier for its Ly Son geo-park to become a global one.

Auto support industry needs to take initiative

 The domestic automobile parts industry has failed to reach the set target despite support from the Government, said Nguyen Thi Tue Anh, deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management.

Minister underlines efforts to streamline state apparatus

Minister of Home Affairs Le Vinh Tan reiterated the resolve to streamline the state apparatus when answering questions raised by National Assembly deputies on the matter during the Question-and-Answer session on October 30.

Nacumin and the ‘industrialization of turmeric’

VietNamNet Bridge - Nacumin, a product containing super-soluble nano-size natural curcumin, has been developed by Vietnamese and English scientists into an industrial plant.


Grassroots healthcare system is the ground for healthcare sector

Vice chairman of the National Assembly’s Social Affairs Committee Bui Sy Loi talks to Đại biểu nhân dân newspaper about how grassroots healthcare system must be the foundation for improving the sector.

The battle in the food delivery market still hot

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that food is now the most cutthroat segment in O2O (online to offline) business with big players such as GrabFood, Now and Lala.

Experts warn of language impairment as children learn many languages at same time

Believing that it would be better to let children learn foreign languages as soon as possible, many Vietnamese parents send their children to class at a very young age.

Hanoi vows to eradicate invasive exotic plants to protect local flora

VietNamNet Bridge - Mai duong tree, or Trinh nu than go (Mimosa pigra), an invasive exotic species, has been growing vigorously in Hanoi’s suburbs in recent years, harming the local ecosystem.

Doctor develops multi-billion VND herb cultivation area

Dr Nguyen Thi Thuy Huong is the first scientist who has successfully optimized the root system, growing the precious plant on a large scale. 

Xo Dang people celebrate new rice season

 Every year in the tenth lunar month, Xo Dang ethnic people start harvesting nice and celebrate new rice season festival. 

Photo contest on Hanoi launched

 Contest centered on beauty of Hanoi and Hanoians and open to both Vietnamese and foreign photographers.

Tourism set to return to Bach Dang Wharf

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City’s People's Committee has approved the use of Bach Dang Wharf once again for river-based tourism after a three-year gap.

Festival promotes Ninh Binh tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival 2018 was launched on Sunday in the historical land of Ninh Binh Province.

Cold chain market to reach $1.8 bn by 2021

 Latest Ken Research report predicts great future for Vietnam's cold chain market.

US sanction on contractor delays Long Phu 1 thermal power plant​​​​​​​

 Long Phu 1 thermal power plant is riddled by uncertainties around international loans as the project contactor is subject to sanctions from the US.

Samsung crown prince Lee Jae Yong visits Vietnam today

 Samsung’s vice chairman Lee Jae Yong is visiting Samsung subsidiaries today in Hanoi, the northern province of Bac Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City.