Australian model Claire Parker arrives in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Australian model Claire Parker has arrived in Vietnam to participate in social activities as part of her role as Miss Grand International 2015.

Foreign investors eye Thu Thiem golden land

 VietNamNet Bridge - International investment funds are preparing hundreds of millions of US dollars to buy land in Thu Thiem, HCM City, to develop long-term real estate.

VN talks against illegal fishing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has pledged to co-operate closely with other members of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre (SEAFDEC) in its fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing,

National Assembly has two new Vice Chairmen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do Ba Ty and Phung Quoc Hien have been elected Vice Chairmen of the 13th National Assembly (NA), according to the voting results announced on April 5 morning.

Viet Nam hosts workshop on gender in rural transport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some 80 delegates from 11 countries in the East Asia-Pacific region gathered in Viet Nam yesterday to discuss gender integration in rural transportation.

Central VN islands eye geopark status

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Son and Binh Chau islands and the vicinity in this central province might become global geoparks.

Vietnam reports first two cases of Zika virus infection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two patients, one in HCM City and the other in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, have tested positive for Zika virus,

VN filmmakers’ new projects set for release

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese filmmakers are working on new projects, including romance, action and horror films slated for release this summer.

Revised Child Law: pioneering child rights

The revised Law on Child Protection, Care and Education will be voted on this Tuesday, during the ongoing final meeting of the 13th National Assembly. Much attention has been focused on raising the legal age of a child

'Still evolving' Rolling Stones open up rock 'n' roll world to fans

 After more than 50 years of rock 'n' roll, the Rolling Stones are still pushing boundaries with their first exhibition showcasing hundreds of items from their long-running career, from Mick Jagger's jumpsuits to Keith Richards' guitars.

Police seize nearly 9,000 liters of suspected jet fuel in northern province

 Police in the northern province of Hung Yen said on April 4 they are investigating the origin of 8,815 liters of suspected jet fuel seized by authorities last month.

Will revenue from oil be reserved for descendants?

VietNamNet Bridge - Government officials say it’s the right time to seriously think about putting aside revenue from oil for descendants. 

Vietnam offers sweet wood and bamboo tent glamping

 If you’re looking for a unique experience spending a night on a beach nestled amongst tropical vegetation in an environmentally friendly wooden tent all at an economical price, then here are some options that may be right for you.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 5/4

Vietnam, Laos enhance financial cooperation, Bianchi, Dahon Folding bicycles hit Vietnamese market, Private developers lead way in Vietnam, FIEs disregard Vietnam’s economic concerns, Samsung licensed despite concerns

Sai Gon Railways to launch new trains

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sai Gon Railways JSC will launch new routes to connect the city’s outskirts with Bien Hoa City in the southern Dong Nai Province from April 15.

Tram wins sponsorship deal to train for Olympics

 VietNamNet Bridge – Swimmer Nguyen Diep Phuong Tram has won a large sponsorship of VND18 billion (US$800,000) to help her secure an Olympic berth.

Transnational drug trafficking ring smashed

 VietNamNet Bridge – A transnational drug trafficking ring has just been smashed by the police of Viet Nam and Laos.

Hoang Sa submarine gets go-ahead from Deputy PM

VietNamNet Bridge -  After a lot of exertions, engineer Nguyen Quoc Hoa has received the agreement from Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to carry out trial run with his Hoang Sa submarine on the sea.

Adventure race winners named

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hunter team won the Tu Lan Adventure Race 2016 in the central Quang Binh Province on Sunday.

Serious drought, high salinity threaten aquaculture in Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge - Damage to a large brackish-shrimp farming area in the Mekong Delta, caused by prolonged drought and saline intrusion, could cause a shortage of shrimp materials for export.

VN’s inland waterways need more investment

Within three weeks, from March 6 to 20, Viet Nam witnessed three waterway accidents. Of those incidents affecting An Thai Bridge in Hai Duong Province, Con Do Bridge in Ha Tinh Province, and Ghenh Bridge in Dong Nai Province,

Schools overloaded as land for new schools remains unused

VietNamNet Bridge - While many general schools in inner Hanoi have become overloaded because of a population increase, dozens of land plots reserved for schools cannot be used.

Minh given top seed at Finnish Open

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Tien Minh is the top seed at the Finnish Open badminton tournament, which begins on April 7.

Following the footprints of rare langurs

VietNamNet Bridge - A group of Indochina langurs (Trachypithecus phayrei crepusculus), the largest ever, has been discovered in Thanh Hoa province. 

Smart farming a bright future for Vietnam

 Ready-to-eat tomatoes, and lettuce, grown without soil, and consumed unwashed, are the future in Vietnam and people will soon have the chance to experience this form of ‘smart agriculture’.