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Truck explodes in Hai Van Tunnel on first day of Tet

January 29, 2009
Truck explodes in Hai Van Tunnel on first day of Tet

Photo courtesy of Tuoi Tre A truck burst into flames inside the Hai Van Tunnel on Monday night, the first day of the Lunar New Year, causing a 30-minute traffic jam.  The accident happened at 9:00 p.m. when the 15 ton-capacity freezer truck, traveling from the north, was about 1.5 kilometers into the southern end, [...]

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Government okays Van Phong oil refinery

January 11, 2009
Government okays Van Phong oil refinery

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the construction of a US$4.5 billion petrochemical and oil refinery complex in Van Phong Bay’s economic zone in the south central province of Khanh Hoa. Van Phong Bay.VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the construction of a US$4.5 billion petrochemical and oil refinery complex in Van Phong [...]

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Oil leaking from damaged petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass

December 16, 2008
Oil leaking from damaged petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass

VietNamNet Bridge – The petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass was damaged, resulting in an oil spill and flowing into the sea. Local residents try to obtain as much as they can for personal useSerious trouble occurred with the petrol and oil depot on Hai Van pass in Hoa Hiep Bac ward, Lien [...]

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Cycling over the Hai Van mountain pass

December 6, 2008
Cycling over the Hai Van mountain pass

VietNamNet Bridge – Khai Don saddles a two-wheeled horse and braves the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, discovering peace, quiet and history along the way. Since the Hai Van tunnel was built, the pass has only been used for bicycles and vehicles carrying flammable substances. VietNamNet Bridge – Khai Don saddles a [...]

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Van Lam and Kim Loan the winners of Vietnam bodybuilding contest

November 25, 2008
Van Lam and Kim Loan the winners of Vietnam bodybuilding contest

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Bodybuilding Championship 2008 and the 13th Best Vietnam Bodybuilder contest finished up on Sunday in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho. VietNamNet Bridge – The National Bodybuilding Championship 2008 and the 13th Best Vietnam Bodybuilder contest finished up on Sunday in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho. Bodybuilders from [...]

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Van Duong Thanh’s inspiration from bronze drum

November 25, 2008
Van Duong Thanh’s inspiration from bronze drum

VietNamNet Bridge – “Inspiration from Bronze Drum” is the name of an exhibition taking place from November 27-30 by Vietnamese Swedish painter Van Duong Thanh in Hanoi. Women on the field by Van Duong Thanh.VietNamNet Bridge – “Inspiration from Bronze Drum” is the name of an exhibition taking place from November 27-30 by Vietnamese Swedish [...]

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Van Phuc – a 1,000 year old silk craft village

November 21, 2008
Van Phuc – a 1,000 year old silk craft village

VietNamNet Bridge – Van Phuc village in Ha Dong City, about ten kilometers from Hanoi, is well-known nationwide as an ancient craft village where beautiful silk products with many patterns were made for traditional clothes for the kings of the Nguyen dynasty. Guests choose clothes made from Van Phuc silk in Van Phuc Village.Lying on [...]

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PM Vo Van Kiet remembered at HCMC exhibit

November 19, 2008
PM Vo Van Kiet remembered at HCMC exhibit

The cover of photographer Minh Dao’s book about late PM Vo Van Kiet. The photos are on display in Ho Chi Minh City until November 23. Moments in the life of Vietnam’s revered late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet are on display at a Ho Chi Minh City photo exhibition. Vo Van Kiet – Chan [...]

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PM shakes head over huge steel project in Van Phong

November 14, 2008
PM shakes head over huge steel project in Van Phong

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung did not agree to a huge steel project in Dam Mon, Van Phong Bay, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, according to an announcement released by the Government Office on Thursday. Posco planed to build its steel in the area for future development of the Van [...]

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Van Son Village keeps up ceramic love affair

November 9, 2008
Van Son Village keeps up ceramic love affair

VietNamNet Bridge – A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes a name for itself. Van Son pottery is becoming a favourite among customers. VietNamNet Bridge – A rival is creeping up on the country’s better known pottery villages, as this skilfull southern village makes [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...