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Authorities work to end illegal wildlife trading

 Relevant agencies and localities have taken drastic measures to promote law enforcement on and increase public awareness of wildlife protection, said the Education for Nature Vietnam on May 11.

President meets Vietnamese, foreign scientists

 President Tran Dai Quang met in Hanoi on May 11 with Vietnamese and foreign scientists attending the seminar themed “Science for development” that took place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on May 9-10. 

Santa Claus-themed letter wins national UPU contest

 A letter about Santa Claus written by an eighth grader in Hai Duong province has won the first prize of the 47th International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People in Vietnam.

Vocational training part of therapy for mentally ill

 During the day, the Centre for Mental Illness and National Devotees in the northern province of Hai Duong looks like a busy workshop.

How is Vietnam applying artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in Vietnam in apps used such as face-identification technology cameras, smartphone chatbots, self-propelling vehicles, and nano robots.

Elements for success in education

 Vietnam is an exciting market for education investment, with higher education standing out.

Commercial banks discuss M&As - again

VietNamNet Bridge - After a quiet period, M&As have once again become a hot topic of discussion at banks’ annual shareholders’ meetings. Several big deals are expected to be completed this year.

Nearly 3,800 resettlement apartments in Thu Thiem find no buyers

No investors have registered to bid for 3,790 resettlement apartments in the Thu Thiem new urban area project in District 2, HCMC, which have been put up for auction by the city government, according to Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.

A sports enthusiast’s love affair with Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – I met British expat David Lloyd by chance during a mountain marathon in Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province last year where he was the race director.

History through Hanoi’s architecture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located in the centre of Hanoi, Dong Xuan Market has become an iconic landmark that has witnessed many ups and downs of the 1,000-year-old capital.

Hoi An must be protected

 Director of the Hoi An Centre for Relic Preservation and Management Nguyen Chi Trung spoke to Tuoi Tre newspaper on the imperative need to have strong legal documents to preserve the City.

Social support establishments should be empowered: Adoption official

 VietNamNet Bridge – More social support establishments in Vietnam should be allowed to perform intercountry adoption procedures, the Department of Adoption proposed on Wednesday.

FDI flows ongoing

Foreign investment continues to flood into Vietnam but a change in mindset is required to attract quality projects.

City’s “Halal Land” enclave of 70 shops, restaurants caters to Muslim visitors, residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most people are familiar with HCM City’s Chinatown in District 5, Korea Town in District 7, Japan Town in District 1, and the Western expat enclave in District 2.

Da Nang: hotel project fined for illegal construction

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has asked the investor of the underdeveloped Eden Hotel project in Ngu Hanh Son District to dismantle illegal construction items before May 25.    

Experts discuss methods to end violence, harassment at work

While violence and harassment in the workplace has received increasing attention from the public, a convention by the International Labour Organisation will serve as a useful tool enabling people to improve the prevention 

Quang Binh to offer Wi-Fi across 12 locations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Binh has plans to introduce free Wi-Fi coverage at 12 locations around the province, including the coastal and island localities.

Derivatives market records surge in transaction value

 The derivatives market proved its attractiveness when the value of its transactions rose threefold in April as the stock market posted a downward trend, reported Saigon Securities Inc (SSI).

First photos of VN contestant at Miss Tourism Queen Int’l 2018

VietNamNet Bridge - Dieu Linh is Vietnam's representative at the ongoing Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The grand finale is scheduled for May 16.

‘Land fever’ spreads to Con Dao

 Land prices have surged on Con Dao Island, a popular tourist destination in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, due to massive land speculation.