Dried fish as gift of Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge – With a labyrinth of rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is rich in fish and other aquatic products. Therefore, local people dry fish to make it a specialty of the region, which tourists often buy as a gift for family and friends.

Vietnamese designer Tri to launch collection in Tokyo

 Designer Nguyen Cong Tri will be the only Vietnamese representative to participate in the Asian Fashion Meets Tokyo show from March 14 to 19.

Security experts warn about spread of new ransomware virus ‘Locky’

VietNamNet Bridge - ‘Locky’, a new virus that encrypts victims’ files and demands ransom for decryption, has been spreading at an alarming rate, according to FPT, Vietnam’s largest information technology group.

HCM City dreams of building advanced schools

VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City local authorities have decided that there must be at least 24 schools that meet standards to approach regional and international education.

Low-cost carrier ‘great war’ begins

VietNamNet Bridge - Behind the current sales promotion campaigns for zero-dong and super-cheap fares is stiff competition among low-cost air carriers (LCC).

Millions of Vietnamese involved in pyramid-scheme business

 VietNamNet Bridge - After nearly 20 years in Vietnam, a pyramid-scheme business has attracted millions of people. Up to 90% of products are dietary supplements.

Shy langurs in Cat Tien National Park

VietNamNet Bridge - With an area of 72,000 hectares, harmonious nature, and a diverse habitat, the National Park of Cat Tien has a very rich fauna and flora system and many rare species, including primates.

Social News 7/3

 People with HIV lack legal aid, Fuel prices unchanged after nine cuts in a row, Justice ministry reviews anti-corruption performance, Government urged to take action on Paris climate deal, Hanoi pushing for energy efficiency

American spider silk manufacturer invests in Vietnam

 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc, a leading American manufacturer of spider silk-based fibre, has signed an agreement with a government entity in Viet Nam to develop its advanced silk technology.

Survivor writes book on My Lai massacre

 A book, written by one of only a dozen survivors of the 1968 My Lai massacre, was published on the 48th anniversary of the infamous incident.

Canon, Panasonic yet to expand in Vietnam this year

A handful of large Japanese enterprises operating in Vietnam admit to not harbouring plans to expand their operations in the country in 2016, while almost 64 percent want to increase local operations this year.

Unravelling cross ownership in the Vietnamese banking system

The issue of cross ownership has hindered Vietnam’s banking industry over the last ten years, causing damage to and threatening the stability of the local banking system.

Lone plane crash survivor beats monumental odds

 VietNamNet Bridge – It didn't happen only once. When Duong's heart stopped beating for the third time, the family of the lone survivor of a plane crash expected the worst case scenario.

Wildlife trafficking poses risks to public health

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wildlife trafficking in Viet Nam and the high demand for exotic meat, jewelry, medicine and even pets is a threat not only to bio-diversity, but also to public health, according to environment experts.

Inside the first Nature Museum in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - About 1,400 unique specimens showing the formation of life over 3.6 billion years are on display at the Vietnam Museum of Nature in Cau Giay district, Hanoi.

Burger King still faces problems despite backing by tycoon

VietNamNet Bridge - Burger King, a famous fast-food brand, has experienced tough days in the Vietnam market.


Khanh the first female deputy to submit law to National Assembly

VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Thi Quoc Khanh, a National Assembly deputy, spoke to the Nong thon Ngay nay newspaper about challenges she faced as the first woman to submit a draft law to the NA.

The home to Vietnam’s national treasures

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National History Museum in Hanoi contains 16 out of a total of 104 national treasures of Vietnam. 

Social News 6/3

 Some private clinics delay fee hikes, Company chairperson arrested for fraud, Hanoi police confiscate fake military equipment in shops, Taxi crash kills one, injures child, Hanoi reports first meningitis case

Adventure activities attract tourists in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – The resort city of Da Lat not only has romantic scenes for couples, but also many attractive activities such as crossing waterfalls, sliding in water troughs, and rowing a rubber dinghy on the river.

Hanoi struggles with air pollution

The Vietnam Environment Administration, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the US Embassy in Vietnam have provided updated statistics at aqicn.org, a worldwide air quality monitoring data coverage website.

Internet in Vietnam slows down this weekend

 The Asia-America Gateway (AAG) submarine cable system will begin three days of maintenance on Friday, a representative from Vietnam’s SPT Telecom firm said Tuesday.

Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

 Vietnam has been experiencing serious drought and saline intrusion over the past decade.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 6/3

 Fraudulent network marketing firms spoil it for the bunch in Vietnam, Viettel aims to widen global footprints, PM okays expansion of road to Cambodia, Masan Beverage increases ownership in Vinacafe Bien Hoa

HCM City to seek waste treatment funding

VietNamNet Bridge – A more transparent legal framework as well as additional incentive policies are needed to attract investment in wastewater treatment projects in HCM City, especially under the mode of Private-Public Partnerships,