Vietnam steadfastly pursues the policy of ensuring full enforcement of basic rights and freedom for each citizen, Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc has written in an article on the occasion of World Human Rights Day.

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) wishes to foster long-term cooperative ties with Vietnam, WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin has said.

VietNamNet Bridge - Ten years ago, experts warned about the oversupply of workers with bachelor’s degrees but their admonitions were ignored. 

 Dancesport, which combines sport and dance, has become more popular in Hanoi and other major cities in Vietnam as it allows the dancers to improve physical fitness and mental well-being and is suitable for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes.

  A hi-tech innovation center will be built at the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese retail market has seen some mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between foreign and Vietnamese enterprises, thanks to the huge development potential of the retail sector.

 'Can' Cake is a popular cake in Ninh Thuan that originated from the Cham community.

VietNamNet Bridge - Billions of dong have been spent on food for pangolins seized in wildlife trafficking cases. However, the animals have died because they cannot live in captivity.

 Vietnam makes social security progress, Vietnam’s insurance industry looks to further expansion, Steering Committee for National Urban Development Programme finalised, Tran Temple Festival pays homage to ancient kings

 VietNamNet Bridge - The preference for sons over daughters may pose a serious gender imbalance for future generations in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Across the country, the first month of the lunar year is considered the month of festivals. This is the time for the most unique festivals of Vietnam such as Huong (Perfume) Pagoda, Yen Tu...

 The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which has been in place since early this year, will breathe new life into the office and retail market in the region in general and Vietnam in particular, property service provider CBRE said in its recent report.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hoang My, Thuy Lam and Vo Hoang Yen were Vietnamese representatives at the previous Miss Universe pageant.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Home Affairs has released a draft decree stipulating that the minimum wage for cadres, civil servants, public employees and those working in the armed forces will go up on May 1, 2016.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With the number of internet users and online shopping websites in the country skyrocketing, e-commerce is expected to boom this year.

 Thousands of people gathered at Dong Ky Village, Bac Ninh Province, to participate in the local Firecracker Festival.

A number of young promising athletes emerged over the past year, giving fans a strong belief in the bright future of national sports.

 Hanoi has changed, obviously as its citizens' habit of welcoming Tet. 

 Located just 50km to the Northwest of Hanoi, Duong Lam is one of the country’s best examples of an ancient village.

 The World Bank is now embarking on a process to design its next strategy to support Vietnam in implementing the 2016-2020 socio-economic development programme and achieve the set objectives in the period.

 In Western astrology, there are 12 astrological signs – and in Vietnamese astrology, there are 12 zodiac animals – the mouse, cow, tiger, rat, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

 The Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) is a golden opportunity for foreigners living, working and touring this time of year to gain a better understanding of the country’s customs, traditions, and people.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tran Temple Festival will open in the northern Thai Binh Province from the 13th to the 16th of the first lunar month, or February 20 to 23.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Banyan trees hundreds of years old in Hanoi lining the roads are seen as symbols of the soul of the local people.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has abundant agricultural resources, but its experts continue to argue about what farm produce would earn big money.