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Former pharmacist, 92, star pupil

 VietNamNet Bridge – It’s never too late to learn something new. Though Vu Thi Suu is now 92 years old, she spends much of her time perfecting her English skills.

Securing the Mekong Delta water supply

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local and international experts at a four-day workshop brainstormed solutions on creating a secure water supply in HCM City and the Mekong Delta region amid the impact of climate change and rising sea levels.

Thang Long - Vietnam’s most modern university

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thang Long University - one of Hanoi’s universities - is equipped with modern infrastructure facilities in Vietnam.

Little-known facts about VN Prime Minister’s advisory team

VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister’s advisory team includes 13 members who are experts in many business fields.

Pham Huy Thong’s paintings

A collection of painter Pham Huy Thong’s oil paintings called “Hope” include delicate, lively details that reflect life in the northern countryside is receiving much praise for its innovation.

Vietnam – China’s biggest ASEAN trade partner

Recently, the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam Hu SuoJin said that trade relations between Vietnam and China are rapidly developing and Vietnam surely  will become the biggest ASEAN trade partner of China in 2016.

Stiffer penalties would deter vengeful acid attackers

The images from a video clip of two young girls falling on the road and screaming in pain for help after being attacked with acid by two male strangers on March 30 in HCM City’s Go Vap District has caused panic over the past week.

VN auto industry calls for investment

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City is calling for foreign investment in the automobile manufacturing industrial cluster located in the city’s Cu Chi outlying district.

Culturist Huu Ngoc a man who links Vietnamese culture with the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – Master of Culture Huu Ngoc's life is a bridge that connects Vietnamese culture with the world. Though he is nearing his 100th year, he still has a great passion for writing and research.

It is Vietnamese killing each other

 Simple greed has fuelled many people to use harmful chemicals in the production of food, wreaking destruction on the environment despite the dire consequences it has for their fellow country people.

Bio-fuel project fails as cheaper options prevail

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lack of incentives, costs, and people's lack of awareness of environmental protection are thought to be the reasons for the failure of the national bio-fuel project.

HCM City opens innovation lab to support startup activities

 The Saigon Hi-Tech Park Incubation Centre (SHTP-IC) put into operation an Innovation Lab on April 8 in order to promote research, creativity and start-ups in business incubation projects.

Vietnam develops system of COR stations

 A project on developing a network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) in Vietnam was introduced in Hanoi on April 8.

Malaysia detains 23 Vietnamese fishermen

 The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained 23 Vietnamese fishermen on April 8 on the charge of illegally fishing in the waters off Terengganu and Pahang states.

Japanese ambassador –first guest of new gov’t welcomed

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Japanese Ambassador Fukada Hiroshi – the first guest of the new government, during a reception in Hanoi on April 9.

New PM affirms continued cooperation with WB

 The Vietnamese Government will continue to tighten cooperation with the World Bank, especially in coping with climate change and saltwater intrusion, improving public administration and investment climate, and fighting corruption.

Deputies hope new gov’t further drives socio-economic progress

 National Assembly deputies have expressed hope that the new government will build on the past successes and issue timely policies for socio-economic development.

Vietnam attends UN’s conference on preventing violent extremism

 Vietnam joined nearly 150 delegations from foreign countries, international organisations and non-government organisations attending the United Nations (UN)’s Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism in Geneva, Switzerland on April 7-8.

Asian conglomerates show power in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Four giant conglomerates from Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines have been expanding their investments in Vietnam, raising both joys and concerns.

Ironman to challenge in Da Nang

 Powerful athletes will race in the VNG Ironman 70.3 Vietnam in the coastal central city on May 8.