When he was 11 years old, Nguyen Van Huynh left his home to go fishing—a routine task made dangerous by the raging resistance war. He had been going out to see with his father since he was 10 years old. 

 The number of motorcycles sold in the first quarter of this year reached some 803,000 units, increasing a mere 1.9% against last year, which indicates the domestic market is reaching its saturation point.

 The Ministry of Finance has proposed imposing a new tax on people who own property worth VNĐ700 million ($31,000) or more.

Myanmar's State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi paid an official visit to Vietnam from April 19-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. On this occasion, the two nations issued a joint statement.

After spending two hours on a flight from HCMC, plus 30 minutes on entry procedures, a group of Vietnamese, including two business owners and investors, landed in Singapore recently to complete business registration procedures.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The cajuput tree—tram in Vietnamese—is known for its spongy bark, white flowers and its oil that is prized for its usefulness in aromatherapy. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Thi Kim Sang lives as a nun in her home in Chau Doc City in the southern province of An Giang.

 Vietnam's target of exporting US$34-34.5 billion worth of garments and textiles for 2018 is within reach as the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) said that many companies have received orders until the end of the third quarter of 2018.

After 30 years of research, Lieutenant Colonel Tran Van Tinh, director of the Center for Hematology and Blood Transfusion at Hospital 198, has created a cytochemical stain kit which diagnoses acute leukaemia at the high accuracy rate of 85 percent.

 The parliaments of Myanmar and Vietnam should enhance cooperation and increase the sharing of legislative experience, particularly in improving capacity for female legislators.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Tam, 23, is a slim young woman with a pretty face. At first glance, no one would guess she is a strong boxer on the Hanoi and national teams. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) plans to submit to the PM a draft decree on ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). 

VietNamNet Bridge - Students who work as thesis ghostwriters are making several million dong per thesis. 

 Manager Chu Dinh Nghiem is on the brink of establishing a new home record with Hanoi FC, as they host Saigon FC at Hang Day Stadium in the sixth round of the 2018 Nuti Café V.League on April 22.

 Director of the Institute for Social Development Studies Khuat Thu Hong spoke to The World and Viet Nam Report newspaper after a student committed suicide due to the pressure of studying.

 Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on April 20 wrapped up a two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Real estate loans remain high in some banks, Vietbank targets $13.1m in gross profit, Real estate loans remain high in some banks, HSG to bring new steel product to Viet Nam market, Forum promotes safe workplace for young people

My Son tower needs urgent restoration, HCM City hosts ASEAN trade, culture exchange event, Bookmobiles granted to people in remote areas, Microfinance empowers rural women, 

VietNamNet Bridge - In bankers’ eyes, 2018 is the time to try to attract foreign capital to boost growth. However, they will have to scramble and compete for investors.

 The Vietnamese medicine market awash with potential and opportunities has recently lured a host of domestic and foreign investors.

Pham Anh Cuong started up his paper flower business with the brand name Flower Farm to keep the everlasting beauty of colorful flowers.

 After the launch of Vietnam’s first QR code store in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is also planning to pilot similar stores in 2018, aiming to boost the development of e-commerce in the capital. 

Co-working spaces, initially seen as purely a fad, have proven themselves to be a worthwhile strategy to boost productivity and attract the best talent through meaningful office designs and unique working experiences.

 A vibrant e-commerce market is well and truly taking shape in Vietnam.

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Investigation Police Agency on April 20 started criminal proceedings against Nguyen Van Tung, Director of Hung Thanh Co. Ltd., for his alleged violations in fire safety regulations.