VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial waste has been piling up on several streets in HCM City, creating pollution and hurting the quality of life of local residents.

 Japan ICT Day 2018 themed “Vietnam – Japan IT Cooperation in the 4th Industrial Revolution” will take place in Hanoi and the central city of Da Nang from August 28-31.

 Entertainment and recreational establishments in Ho Chi Minh City have prepared a host of activities to serve demand during the occasion of the Nation Day (September 2), also a public holiday in Vietnam.

An excavation on the Hai Van Gate complex on the 490m above sea level Hai Van Pass has unveiled a clear layout of the old foundations of citadel walls and a section of the north-south route dating back to 1470.

 Several domestic airlines have announced plans to add more flights to serve surging travel demand during the National Day holiday which falls on the weekend from September 1-3. 

VietNamNet Bridge - A partner has registered to buy 250 condotels for South Korean buyers at a high-end resort in the central province of Quang Nam, sources said. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – A painting exhibition featuring more than 40 art works by 22 artists from 11 Asian countries is now open in downtown Hanoi.

When you picture a ballet class, you might imagine little girls in tutus or maybe professionals leaping across the stage. But a special class in Hanoi shows us dancers can come in all shapes, sizes and ages.

 Ice-cream came to Vietnam many years ago and has become a favourite. Let’s join us for a tour to Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, a place renowned for serving top ice cream among both locals and visitors.

This year’s flooding season is forecast to arrive earlier in the Mekong Delta. During these days, the Thom Rom net weaving trade village in Can Tho city is busy with trading households working night and day to serve fishing demand.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As urbanisation has progressed rapidly in the country’s big cities, overloaded transport infrastructure is increasing the risk of traffic accidents and worsening environmental pollution.

 The second refresher course for members of the Party Central Committee, 12th tenure, was opened in Hanoi on August 27 in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

Senator John McCain, who helped lay the foundation for a cooperative Vietnam-US relationship, passed away on August 25 (US time) at the age of 81.

President Quang is on a State visit to Egypt from August 25-29 at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

 The Government will continue to fine-tune legal regulations to popularise the payment of public services through banks, deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange have once again had their hopes for justice rekindled. But despite the recent landmark ruling against Monsanto in a San Francisco court, major obstacles remain on the path towards justice.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ASEAN Family Day was held on Saturday in Hanoi with a range of fun activities to enhance cultural exchange and understanding among ASEAN member states.

 Claude Brendel, director of the Conservatory of Rouen in France, will lead the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) in a concert at the Opera House on Wednesday.

 Vietnam got one bronze medal in pencak silat on August 26, the sixth day into the ongoing 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD 2018) in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

A new book on President Ho Chi Minh by Dr. Nguyen Dai Trang, co-Chairwoman of the Canada  – Vietnam Society and member of the Canada – Vietnam Trade Council, has debuted at Toronto University.