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Quang Nam: Serious traffic accident kills 13, injures 4

 Up to 13 people were killed and four others were severely injured in a traffic accident in the central province of Quang Nam on the early morning of July 30.

No surprises as seeds progress at VTF Junior 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – There were no surprises on the first day of the VTF Junior – Vietravel Cup 2018 as all seeds got through their matches smoothly.

Ministry solicits public opinion about English instruction at kindergartens

 VietNamNet Bridge – The use of native English-speaking teachers at kindergartens would improve children’s speaking skills, participants at a seminar held in HCM City on July 27 said.

Well of heaven - a big mystery to discover

 VietNamNet Bridge – The scenery surrounding Gieng Troi (The Well of Heaven) is so beautiful and pristine that all travelers coming to the site not only feel tranquil, but also respectful to the nature all around.

Foreign cash keeps flowing into real estate market

Foreign investors, mostly from Asia, continue making serious investments in Vietnam’s real estate sector.

Waste: key raw material for recycling industry

VietNamNet Bridge - The demand for waste as the input material for the recycling industry in Vietnam has increased by 10-20 percent per annum. 

Exam cheating scandal shows dark side of Vietnam’s education

Commenting about the exam cheating scandal in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, education experts say it reflects the problems of an educational system which attaches too much attention to exam scores and degrees.

4.0 revolution occurring behind the scenes at local factories

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese manufacturers have been quietly preparing their companies to adapt to the 4.0 industrial revolution.

PM seeks stronger trade, investment ties with Los Angeles

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested further boosting economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the US city of Los Angeles during a reception for its Mayor Eric Garcetti in Hanoi on July 28. 

Hanoi’s tycoons incur big losses because of speculation deals in SEZs

Real estate transactions in Van Don and Bac Van Phong, reserved to become SEZs in the future, have become frozen. 

Romanian artist discovers Vietnamese traditional fine arts

When young Romanian artist Sergiu Moise, 30, tells people he is half Vietnamese and half Romanian, most people believe him, because he speaks Vietnamese like a local, lacking a foreign accent.

National parks focus on eco-tourism development

 "Vietnam’s nature reserves and national parks are aiming to boost eco-tourism to facilitate both conservation and economic growth, but their efforts have been hampered by a lack of planning, human resources and funds," 

Hanoi celebrates 10 years of administrative boundary adjustment

Nguyen Thi Hoan, 60, is happy that her life and the lives of local residents in her commune has gradually improved over the last 10 years after the neighbouring province of Ha Tay was merged into Hanoi

Three high-ranking military, police officials disciplined

The Politburo and the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam have decided to take disciplinary actions against three high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence.

The icing on the cake for young chef

Hoang Nguyen, 24, was born in a business family in the central city of Da Nang and graduated from the Academy of Journalism and Communication, but chose to pursue neither career. Instead, he became a pastry chef.

High-end apartment sales slow, speculators flee

VietNamNet Bridge - Speculators are leaving the high-end apartment market, causing a sharp fall in the market segment. 

Circus maestro with a passion for teaching

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite being in his 70s, artist Le Van The can still perform precise, strong and beautiful moves. Even his best students admit that they still have a long way to go to be as good as their teacher. 

Artists seek worthy place for public art

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Crystal Cloud, a public art installation on the Mu Cang Chai terraced rice field in the northern province of Yen Bai recently drew attention from locals and tourists.

Woodwork exporters told to adapt to changes from US market

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts have advised wooden furniture manufacturers to focus on developing certified woodwork with clear origin and to diversify import sources.

Cao Bang Grass Jelly: A summertime treat

Sweet soup, soya bean curd or mixed jelly are popular snacks for Vietnamese people, especially in the hot days of summer. They all have things in common – they’re delicious, fresh