Many important transportation works such as expressways and bridges in HCM City and the southern region have increased inter-regional connections and faster pace of development in the southern key economic zone, with HCM City as its centre.

 The Ministry of Public Security investigation police have arrested seven members of multi level marketing firm Lien Ket Viet for alleged fraudulent appropriation of assets in an apparent pyramid scheme.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many waste treatment plants, which are used to prevent pollution, have made the problem worse in some localities.

 Vietnam’s first Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Education Centre was inaugurated at a ceremony jointly held by Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW) and Cuc Phuong National Park on February 20.

 Saltwater is likely to intrude as far as 70km in Tien and Hau River, the two main tributaries of Mekong River in the Mekong Delta, said the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

 Bui Thi Thu Thao won the long jump silver medal at the 2016 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships which concluded in Doha, Qatar, on February 21.

 Thailand crushed Vietnam 8-0 in the bronze-medal play-off match at the Asian Football Confederation Futsal Championship on February 21 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

VietNamNet Bridge - The establishment of the REIT (real estate investment trust) fund shows that the real estate market has integrated more deeply into the global market.

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnamese eyes, only shy students not capable of studying natural sciences would register to study social sciences.

VietNamNet Bridge - With a smartphone with GPS (global positioning system), users can take a roll call and conduct timekeeping no matter where they are.

  The Prime Minister has recently approved a project of attracting, managing and using official development assistance (ODA) and foreign preferential loans for the period of 2016-2020.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province of Lao Cai is concentrating on developing local tourist attractions in order to host the National Tourism Year in 2017.

 English Champion 2016 to be launched in three big cities, Vietnam invests in improving productivity, Public healthcare goes long way after “Doi Moi”, Ministry wants more quality standards to regulate goods

VietNamNet Bridge - The great achievements made by Vietnamese young people have been recognized by the world.

 Some steel companies want the Ministry of Industry and Trade to put up temporary barriers like higher import tax on steel billet and other products until an ongoing investigation into dumping is completed.

Every year, the Sinh Village wrestling festival takes place on the 10th day of the first lunar month in Phu Mau Commune, Phu Vang District, central Thua Thien-Hue Province, attracting thousands of residents and tourists.

 Stiffer penalties and more solutions are needed in order to prevent parking lots from violating regulations, the finance department of Ha Noi said.

As of the end of January 2016, there were 20,056 foreign direct investment projects in Vietnam with a total capital sum of $280 trillion. Many multinational companies are present and continue to expand their investment in the country.

 Owners of coffee plantations in the Central Highlands region are bemoaning their dying plants, the dry season and dams built by the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Corporation have been blamed for the situation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A report recently released by Fitch Ratings showed that, as of February 11, crude oil prices had fallen a total of 44% more than one year ago and up to 75% from early 2013.

Live broadcasts of UEFA Champions League games will decline this year due to expensive broadcast rights.

 Vietnam has been developing a legal framework on atomic energy for the safe and effective development of nuclear power in the country.

  Italian Ambassador to Vietnam, Cecilia Piccioni, shared her love for the Ao Dai as she prepares to wear the traditional long dress at the Ao Dai Festival which due to take place from March 1 to 4 in Hanoi.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam, which has exported PhDs, specialists and farmers, has begun sending fishermen to the US.

Sand-filled estuary blocks fishing boats, Trade unions play key role in ending protests, Transport department head suspended from work, Marine police seized 20,000 litres of illegal diesel, PM wants old apartment buildings, public works checked