Tiny house pays tribute to old architecture

 VietNamNet Bridge – A miniature house - fashioned with a hand-crafted tiled roof, haystack, kitchen, hen house and furniture - creates a lifelike representation of what northern Vietnamese homes looked like in 1945.

Dong Nai industrial zone pollutes water

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lives of thousands of local people living near the Nhon Trach Industrial Zone No 1 in southern Dong Nai Province have been badly affected by polluted water for over 10 years,

Space technology greatly contributes to Vietnam’s development

 Vietnam has made remarkable achievements in the field of space technology, bringing practical benefits to the country’s socio-economic development.

Thai fruits dislodge Chinese products, flood Vietnamese market

VietNamNet Bridge - Of the total fruit import turnover in the first four months of the year, four out of every five dollars were for Thailand.

Historical dance performance coming back on Hanoi stage

 Korean choreographer Chun Yoo Oh will present a historical dance performance titled “Promise to 800” at the Hanoi Opera House on June 7.

The extraordinary road to normalisation

Vietnam and the US have passed many commendable co-operative milestones. Pete Peterson, the first US Ambassador to Vietnam, writes about the process leading up to the historic normalisation of relations in 1995.

Improved partnership brings trade bonanza

Trade is one of the keystones of the comprehensive partnership between the US and Vietnam. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh shared his thoughts on the two countries’ current relations and future co-operation prospects.

Con Vanh ecological tourism site attractive to visitors

VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of vacationers flocked to Con Vanh ecological tourism site in Nam Phu Commune, Tien Hai District, the northern province of Thai Binh, each day during its peak time from April to July.  

No excuse for bad decisions made by senior officials

Ho Xuan Hung, adviser to the National New Style Rural Development Programme, told newspaper Nong thon Ngay nay about some key factors leading to the VND10 trillion debt incurred during programme implementation.

Top destinations in Binh Dinh

Visiting Ghenh Rang,  passing the longest sea crossing bridge in Vietnam, camping on the beach of Ky Co, and tasting “banh hoi long heo” are among interesting experiences in the central province of Binh Dinh.

TPP to usher in a new chapter of partnership and prosperity

VietNamNet Bridge – In anticipation of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Vietnam, Virginia Foote, president of the International Center, chairwoman of AmCham Hanoi, and CEO of Bay Global Strategies, spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung

Ministries vow more reform this year

Ministries of Finance, Industry and Trade have announced the number of administrative procedures they expect to remove or simplify this year as part of their efforts in realising the Government’s Resolution 19 about improving the business climate. 

Vietnam's most talented flautist to perform in Hanoi

 Le Thu Huong, one of Vietnam’s most talented flautists, will perform a recital at a show at the French Cultural Centre on June 18.

Hanoi speeds up land-use rights certificates

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chairman of Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung is asking relevant agencies to speed up the issuance of land-use rights certificates in the city.

Solid prospects lie in wood exports to the US

The US is currently Vietnam’s largest export market for timber and wooden furniture, generating $2.64 billion in export value in 2015, which accounted for nearly 39 per cent of Vietnam’s total export value for this sector.

Untreated waste cause of river pollution

A volume of untreated waste water discharged from some industrial workshops and sewage from residential quarters in Tay Ninh City and Chau Thanh District were confirmed as the main cause of Vam Co Dong River’s water pollution,

Clearing US technical trade hurdles

With the total volume of agriculture imports reaching $117 billion annually, the US market is any exporters’ dream market. However, fierce competition and technical requirements are hurdles to be overcome.

Facebook makes city smart and green

 VietNamNet Bridge – Da Nang’s authorities have taken a viral approach to tackling environmental problems and other issues in the city: a Facebook page. It has proven to be a popular avenue for citizens to report their concerns.

What did US President Obama buy in Vietnam?

While witnessing and promoting the signing of contracts worth tens of billion USD, US President Barack Obama did not spend a huge amount of money for Vietnamese products during his three days in Hanoi and HCM City.

Night activities on the “Street for Foreigners”

Visiting the streets of Ta Hien - Luong Ngoc Quyen, known as the "international crossroads" on weekend evenings, foreign visitors and local residents are greeted with a crowded and boisterous atmosphere.

Vietnam Next Top Model 2016 kicks off in HCM City

The seventh season of Vietnam Next Top Model debuted on May 31 with the first casting day in Ho Chi Minh City as models competed to impress the judges Thanh Hang, Samuel Hoang, Ly Quy Khanh, and Ha Do.

Parents keep kids learning through summer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Busy parents in HCM City are frantically looking for places that can mind their children as school's out for summer. Options include sending the unlucky kids on military courses to giving them mobile phones and iPads.

Rising star to play at first Nations Cup

 VietNamNet Bridge – Midfielder Phan Thanh Hau is among 10 rising stars to watch at the inaugural Nations Cup in Malacca, Malaysia, on June 3-5, the prestigious website fourfourtwo.com announced.

Vietnam and Sweden’s strong relationship

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the occasion of the Swedish National Day, 6 June, Viet Nam News presents an article written by Camilla Mellander, Swedish Ambassador to Viet Nam.

Quang Binh offers two new cave discovery tours

 Quang Binh Province, well known for the UNESCO World Heritage site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, has launched two new adventure tours that will take in the stunning Thien Duong-Gieng Troi, Va and Nuoc Nut caves.