Three layers of architectural structures have been found at the Thanh Cha excavation site in central Binh Dinh province – home to vestiges of Vijaya, the political and cultural hub of Champa Kingdom.

 A wide range of activities will be organised in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city on the threshold of the New Year 2016 as part of the local authority’s efforts to lure more visitors to the world cultural heritage.

 The 13th meeting of the 11th Party Central Committee entered the fifth day of working on December 18, with discussions focusing on the date, content and working agenda of the 12th National Party Congress.

 The Presidential Office on December 18 made public nine laws and two resolutions, which had been adopted at the 13th National Assembly’s 10th session.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Increased traffic and on-going construction in Hanoi and HCM City have driven air pollution beyond safe levels, especially in terms of dust concentration.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is developing a brand for Vietnamese films at home and abroad as a way to promote Vietnam’s image to international friends. But this will not be an easy task as it requires greater investments in cinematography

 Non-teaching staff in Vietnamese schools such as librarians, security guards and janitors often find it difficult to get by with their measly pay and work benefits, despite working the same hours as their teaching colleagues.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Lan, former Vice Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry and one of Vietnam’s leading veterinary specialists, is among the delegates selected

VietNamNet Bridge - Many investors have entered the e-commerce market with strong determination and powerful financial capability, but then later have left quietly.

Agribank rolls out EMV chip cards, Over 110 mln USD support industry projects land in HCM City, Agricultural sector seeks stronger international cooperation, Dong Nai exceeds FDI target, Investor interest high in Kim Lien Tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Canyoning, the sport of travelling down a river in a canyon by a variety of outdoor activities such as scrambling, floating, swimming and abseiling, is popular in other countries.

 Heavy lift vessel Rolldock Sea, carrying the fifth Kilo submarine that Russia built for Vietnam, has left St. Petersburg for Cam Ranh port in central Vietnam, Sputnik International reported on December 17.

The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region will need more than VND86.3 trillion (US$3.83 billion) in the 2016-20 period to develop key infrastructure projects to fuel its economic growth, according to the Ministry of Transport.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Bestowed with natural features, this 300-year-old land is the ending point of Vietnam.

 29 tourists saved from stalled cruise, Pilot programme improves students' awareness on water conservation, Localities funded to help ethnic minority groups settle, PM requests traffic safety on New Year festivals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Seven foreign contractors want to make feasibility study reports on the first phase of the Long Thanh international aviation terminal project in southern Dong Nai Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A local expert has claimed the recent survey by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism that claimed 26% of Vietnamese never read a  book was an underestimate,

VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Minh Huan, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs spoke to Hai Quan (Customs) newspaper about the Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses employees are expecting in less than two months time.

Marc Townsend, Managing Director of CBRE Vietnam, talks about the performance of the residential market in 2015 and his forecasts for 2016.

Hai Phong customs officials found and seized more than 2.2 tonnes of elephant tusks smuggled into Viet Nam from Mozambique yesterday.

Christine Ha, a vision-impaired woman who won the 2012 US MasterChef contest, yesterday motivated young Vietnamese, to stand up and move ahead to achieve success in life when faced with problems and upheaval.

 The domestic foreign exchange market yesterday remained relatively stable after the United States (US) Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.

Hanoi Police have detained a person who allegedly led a prostitution ring involving many young girls across the country, the Criminal Police Department said.

  The health ministry yesterday asked health departments nationwide to inspect business units that sell and advertise test sticks for quick detection of cancer.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Sai Gon Medical Equipment Joint Stock Company was ordered to stop selling Pentaxim five-in-one vaccine and return deposited money to parents after an inspection of HCM City Health Department on Wednesday.