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Virtual fireworks competition set to fire on screen in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang will host a virtual fireworks competition next year as a biennial event, which will alternate with the Da Nang International Fireworks Competition.

Destinations that see repeat visitors

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoi An, Da Nang, Moc Chau, Co To, Ha Giang, Tam Binh and Da Lat are places that travellers like to revisit. 

Majority of Da Nang residents now watch DVB-T2 television

 VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 95 percent of Da Nang residents have been able to watch digitalised television programmes from November 1, according to the city’s Department of Information and Telecommunication.

Country's first university gets independent quality evaluation

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang City's University of Pedagogy became the country's first university to receive a quality evaluation from an independent Vietnamese evaluation centre.

2016 Asian Beach Games: Not just about sports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, recently launched a countdown clock for the 5th Asian Beach Games (ABG-5), scheduled to be hosted by the city in nearly one year’s time.

Software to streamline coach stations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The directorate for roads in Viet Nam plans to use a coach station management software programme nationwide following a successful trial in Da Nang City.

Dispute leaves old gates in ruins

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prolonged controversy and lack of co-ordination in management over the last two decades has left the historic brick-built Hai Van Gate between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue in ruins.

VN boat makes port in Brazil

Da Nang-Viet Nam was the tenth team to arrive into port at Marina Da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, during Race 1 of the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race from London to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Russian film festival launched in Hanoi, Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Russian Mosfilm Week 2015 is set to kick off on September 17-19 in Hanoi and September 21-23 in the central city of Da Nang, introducing Vietnamese audiences to the best of the Russian cinematography.

Over 60 years of making Cham statues

If they want to know who the most famous artisan is in Non Nuoc Stone Sculpture village in the central coast city of Danang, visitors will be certainly introduced to Le Ben as he has spent 65 years reproducing ancient Cham statues.

Tropical storm Vamco to hit Vietnam today

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tropical storm Vamco, with wind speeds of 60km to 75km per hour, is expected to hit coastal provinces extending from Da Nang to Quang Ngai this afternoon.

Da Nang, Transport Ministry lead in administrative reform

 The central city of Da Nang and the Ministry of Transport took the lead in the Public Administrative Reform Index 2014 for the second consecutive year, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs at a conference in Hanoi on September 4.

Snorkellers find an escape at Ngoc Islet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Off the coast of Son Tra Peninsula at the foot of the Hai Van Mountain Range, the Ngoc (Pearl) Islet boasts pristine, untouched water perfect for adventurers exploring the area around Da Nang.

Stunning scenery in Nam O

VietNamNet Bridge – Lying on the southern side of Hai Van Pass on the nation’s central coast, Nam O is a must-see destination for visitors thanks to the impressive beauty of nature, and historical and cultural sites. 

Da Nang to host Japan-Viet Nam show

Japanese singer Yuji Mori, the all-girl Japanese rock band, Prizmm, drum group from Otawara, calligraphy artist Sakamoto Koichi, art troupes and performers from Mitsuke, Nagasaki, Sakai will all take part in the annual Viet Nam-Japan Culture Exchange

Vietnam Motor Cub Prix to kick start giant racing event

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Motor Cub Prix 2015 will kick off in HCM City on August 15 after a two-year break.

Da Nang to see water shortage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city will face a shortage of clean water as the salinity of water produced by the Cau Do water plant has reached an alarming 13.568mg per litre.

A tranquil place for tea lovers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nestled in a small quiet alley of the busy Pham Van Nghi Street in Danang City, Bodhidharma tea shop is a peaceful place for locals and visitors to enjoy tea, melodious music and birds singing in nearby trees.

Da Nang opens office in Japanese city to strengthen links

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang plans to open a representative office in Yokohama, Japan, to co-ordinate investment, trade, tourism and other co-operation between the two sides.

Da Nang launches five-star cruise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central city has launched Harem 2, the first five-star cruise ship, as a new tourist service, Vice-Director of the city's culture, sport and tourism department Tran Chi Cuong said.