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Government urges caution against controversial “World Mission Society Church of God” movement in Vietnam

With the mounting negative reports concerning activities from the controversial religious movement “World Mission Society Church of God” in the north of Vietnam, the Government’s religion authority has called for alertness.

International photo exhibition runs in Da Nang

Outstanding entries selected from the 9th Vietnam International Artistic Photo Competition last year is on display at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang.

National transport strains under holiday rush

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese are set to enjoy the longest holiday since the New Year tomorrow, and services are already strained under the expected surge of people ready to leave big cities.

Singapore Navy’s vessel visits Da Nang

The Singapore Navy frigate RSS Intrepid arrived at Tien Sa port in the central city of Da Nang on April 26, starting a four-day courtesy visit to the city.

HCMC turns yellow with golden flower showers

 Despite the hot and sunny weather of April, people walking on several roads in HCMC are still dazzled by shimmering yellow flowers of golden shower trees.

Chinese firm proposes 100-year house ownership for foreigners

Chinese real estate service firm E-House has proposed the government of HCMC allow foreigners including those from China to own homes in the city for 99-100 years, instead of 50 years as at present.

Exhibition showcasing works of artist Pham Luc opens in Hanoi

 An exhibition featuring 60 paintings by artist Pham Luc, one of the most noticeable painters in Vietnam opened at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art in Vincom Royal City in Hanoi.

Finance ministry to dismantle hundreds of tax departments

 The Ministry of Finance (MOF) plans to reduce the number of its nationwide tax offices from 548 to 257, under its new scheme to streamline the taxation, customs, and state treasury units.

Vietnam backs non-proliferation of nuclear weapons

Vietnam pursues a consistent policy of supporting the efforts made by the international community towards the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, stated Ambassador Duong Chi Dung.

Vietnam among top countries receiving remittances

Vietnam currently ranks 10th among the top recipients of remittances in the world, with nearly US$13.8 billion in remittances in 2017.

Challenges face Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba nomination

Vietnam is in the final stages of preparing a dossier for re-nomination of World Heritage Site (WHS) Ha Long Bay to include Cat Ba Archipelago for submission to the UN cultural agency UNESCO by September.

Vietnamese teaching methods foster passive learning

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s universities attach importance to students studying in an active and creative way, but many students are not self-motivated and do not learn independently. 

Facebook’s advertising restrictions criticized by local companies

VietNamNet Bridge - The accounts of a number of professional marketing companies have been locked, causing harm to many advertisement campaigns, companies say.

The men who love and take care of elephants in the Central Highlands

The members of the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center are all “amateurs” as they were never professionally trained to take care of elephants. However, their love for and understanding of the animals is well known. 

Young pianist wants to prove his ‘worth’

Pianist Luu Duc Anh took a break from his studying in Sweden to return to Vietnam to perform by the end of March. The winner of numerous top prizes at piano concerts including first prize

Ninh Thuan artisans restore old patterns on Cham brocade

 VietNamNet Bridge – The artisans of My Nghiep brocade weaving village in Ninh Thuan Province are attempting to restore lost weaving patterns once used as trademarks for ethnic Cham.

Indian vaccine to help sustain immunisation programme

 In June and July the Indian-made ComBe Five vaccine will replace the Korean-made Quinvaxem against five common, potentially fatal diseases affecting infants — diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus influenza type B.

Agricultural innovation needed for growth

 Without a proper supply chain, Viet Nam’s agriculture may be in for a harsh winter.

Vice President receives Australian foreign minister in Sydney

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh met with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in Sydney on April 26 as part of her trip to attend the 2018 Global Summit of Women in the Australian city.

Festivities for Reunification Day & May Day

 Host of activities being held in major cities to celebrate Liberation and Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day on May 1.