Madelon Willemsen, head of the Vietnam office of the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC, said that the wildlife-related tourism activities that have been popular in the country for decades, such as elephant riding, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huynh Huu Canh and his cousin were digging up an iron object one day when a bomb left over from the war exploded, killing his cousin and leaving Canh, then in the fourth grade, blind.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 15, HCM City’s native swimmer Nguyen Huu Kim Son won an individual medley gold at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in Malaysia this year, setting a new Games record.

Kon Tum police bust illegal transport of firecrackers, Quang Ngai asked to roll out measures to end illegal fishing, Nguyen Xuan Thang assigned to take charge of PCC’s Theoretical Council

 Vietnam’s textile and garment sector may have a trade surplus of US$15.5 billion on total export revenue of US$31 billion this year, said Vu Duc Giang, chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VietNamNet Bridge - Do you have a plan for this upcoming Christmas? Why not come to Ben Thanh Theater to join My Tam, Khoi My, Tia Chop Bac Band and FBand in "The AR Concert – Connecting Art”?

 Most experts voiced their disagreements over a scheme to impose a fee on cars entering downtown HCMC to reduce traffic congestion, heard a seminar on December 12.

 Turning back the tide: Japan attracting investment from Vietnam, 33 percent of farming cooperatives efficiently operate: Ministry, Australia renews commitment to support Vietnam’s economic reform

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Ngoc Dang won the Best Director award at the 20th National Film Festival in Da Nang recently. It was the second such award for Dang, his first coming in 2012. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Small earthworms hide giant benefits that have not been fully exploited in Vietnam agriculture.

VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of freelancers are hurrying to join tourism and tour guide associations as the membership will give them opportunities to practice as legal tour guides.

 The harsh reality of climate change is acutely felt in Vietnam's northern mountains.

 A website considered an e-commerce website and must be registered or notified to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

 Born into a family with a rich tradition in music, young pianist Luu Duc Anh, whose elder brother is acclaimed pianist Luu Hong Quang, has won a number of prestigious international music competitions.

 M’nong women in many hamlets in Dak Ndrung commune, Dak Nong province, are engaged in weaving brocade fabric. Their colorful products show off their dexterity and diligence and contribute to preserving M’nong tradition and culture.

 After the government’s Decision No. 11/2017/QD-TT on supporting the development of solar power was issued in April, Vietnam witnessed a trend of successfully registered and licensed projects, though challenges still await potential investors.

Vietnam zeroes in on hunger elimination, RoK film festival held in Quang Nam, Bus stations announce Tet holiday ticket plans, Photo exhibition features sea, islands in Hanoi, Can Tho greets 7.5 million tourist arrivals in 2017

 Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee office sent a document of Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong’s decision to deregulate the ban on wearing Jean, T-shirtat public offices.

 Authorities in the southern province of Kien Giang’s Phu Quoc District urged careful consideration to be given to decisions regarding land purchases.

 The number of Vietnamese travelers to Japan has soared strongly, with an estimated 300,000 arrivals in all of 2017, up a staggering 30% year-on-year, the Japanese consul general in HCMC said yesterday.

While the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and travel firms have repeatedly called for extending the visa waiver to attract more foreign travelers, other agencies say it still needs thorough consideration.

Vietnam Beverage Co Ltd, a local unit of Thai Beverage Public Co Ltd, has yet to place a deposit in order to bid for a stake of over 25% in Sabeco. This is contrary to what the Ministry of Industry and Trade said in an earlier press release.

 Following are a couple of weekend destinations which might be of your interest. 

 Many domestic and foreign tourists have traveled to Tra Su Cajuput Forest in An Giang Province to enjoy beautiful landscapes and serenity of the must-see destination in the Mekong Delta.

 The Vietnamese tourism sector has identified India as a priority market, with a range of activities being deployed to exploit the South Asian market.