VietNamNet Bridge – Like many children, Le Duc Ha did not care much for his father’s vocation, although the latter was a famous potter, his porcelain and glaze works winning widespread acclaim.

 Foreign banks did well in Vietnam during 2016 and more are set to arrive in the country in 2017.

 An Israeli government committee gave an initial nod on Sunday for the export of medical marijuana in what could be a windfall for companies in Israel,

 President offers incense at imperial citadel in Hanoi, Two overpasses to be built near Tan Son Nhat airport to reduce jams, Family planning takes root in remote areas, Rail mishaps prompt call for action

 Vietnam welcomes over 1 million foreign visitors in January, Agro-forestry-aquaculture export at 2.54 billion USD in January, Da Nang set to achieve robust maritime economic growth

 The State Treasury of Viet Nam plans to issue bonds worth VND65 trillion (US$2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2017.

 The Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will divest capital from the Maritime Bank.

Viet Nam won the futsal tournament for ASEAN embassies held in India on February 5, beating Thailand 2-0 in the final match.

 Around 10,000 Buddhists set a Vietnamese record by laughing together at the opening ceremony of An Lạc Spring Festival 2017 at Khai Nguyên Pagoda in Hà Nội on Sunday.

Officials of HCM City’s Culture, Sport and Tourism Department on Saturday welcomed the first foreigner entering Viet Nam on an e-visa. 

 Politburo member and Secretary of HCM City’s Party Committee Đinh La Thăng has asked the contractor for the city’s tidal flood control project to complete construction by April 30, 2018.

 Two teachers of Sen Vàng Kindergarten in Hà Nội’s Hai Bà Trưng District were dismissed on Sunday after a video clip recording their abuse against kids went viral on the Internet.

 Regulations imposing stiff fines on littering and urinating in public spaces took effect almost a week ago (February 1), but most Hanoians are unaware of this, a local report says.

 During the first month of the lunar New Year, the northern mountainous province of Son La is widely covered with a white coat of blooming plum flower, thus attracting a large number of visitors.

 Viet Nam lost to Hong Kong 2-3 following three days of competition in the first round matches of the Davis Cup’s Group II, Asia Oceania Zone.

 Saigon Heat beat Alab Pilipinas of the Philippines 72-65 during the 2016-17 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) season at the Almendras Gym in Davao City in the Philippines on February 5.

Numerous people in Hanoi and HCM City queued up on the early morning of February 6 in front of gold shops to buy gold on God of Wealth Day which falls on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

 Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has ordered urgent measures to increase safety at railway crossings.

 Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has been awarded with the RIBA International Fellows 2017 at a recent ceremony in London, the UK.

 Though Vietnam possesses huge amounts of iron ore, there is a serious shortage of steel for the mechanical engineering industry and defense industry, said Truong Thanh Hoai, Director of the Heavy Industry Department.

 China's smog-hit capital Beijing plans to slash coal consumption by a further 30 percent in 2017 as part of its efforts to combat air pollution,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Reminiscing of Tet in the old days, no-one can forget the image of chickens in the Dong Ho, Kim Hoang and Hang Trong folk paintings.

Thousands of people across the nation, including professionals, have improved and are improving their English language skills via activities organised by the IZI English Community for more than five years now.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mekong Delta provinces have taken measures to counteract drought and salinisation as weather forecasts say that the region could face shortages of water due to a serious drought early in 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Xuan Vinh, the Olympic winner, must endure serious pressure when he competes at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in India.