Guinea declared free of Ebola virus that killed over 2,500

Guinea was declared free of Ebola on Tuesday after more than 2,500 people died from the virus in the West African nation, leaving Liberia as the only country still awaiting a countdown for the end of the epidemic. 

Asia stocks rise as crude prices stabilize

 Asian stocks poked into positive territory on Tuesday, shrugging off early losses as Chinese shares rose a day after marking their biggest loss in a month and crude prices took back some lost ground.

Concerns about lagging behind other countries exists despite 5-year restructuring

Despite the sharp fall in crude oil prices in the world market, Vietnam still has achieved the highest GDP growth rate this year in the last five years. 

Storms snarl U.S. travel, threaten rare winter tornadoes

Snow, sleet and hail snarled transportation across swaths of the United States on Monday during one of the busiest travel weeks, after dozens died in U.S. storms

Winter leaves draw out nature lovers in Da Lat

VietNamNet Bridge – The region surrounding Tuyen Lam Lake near Da Lat in southern Vietnam’s Central Highlands is home to more than 40 varieties of trees with leaves that turn red in the winter. 

VN player signs with Korean FC

  Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) midfielder Luong Xuan Truong signed a two-year loan deal with K-League's Incheon United in HCM City yesterday.

Book of royal decrees donated to VN National History Museum

 A copy book of royal decrees, which were issued by various kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), and reprinted on large size, has just been gifted to the National Museum of Viet Nam History.

Miss Sport finalist, film student win Vietnam Supermodel 2015

  Miss Sport 2012 runner-up Duong Nguyen Kha Trang and cinematography student Mai Tuan Anh overcame 25 other finalists to win Vietnam Supermodel 2015 on Sunday night in HCM City's Nguyen Du Gymnasium.

VN investigates steel imports from China amid dumping fears

 The Viet Nam Competition Authority said that the Minister of Industry and Trade had ordered an investigation against imported steel ingots and steel bars for the application of safeguards.

HCM City faces shortage of $2b for infrastructure

 HCM City faces a deficit of around VND42 trillion (US$2 billion) in infrastructure funding over the next five years, the head of a State financial firm has said.

Vietnam's industrial production index sees five-year record increase

 Vietnam’s industrial production index increased 9.8 percent in 2015, the biggest expansion in the past five years, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam's export sees lowest increase in five years

 Vietnam’s export turnover in 2015 is estimated at 162.4 billion USD, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.1 percent, the lowest pace over the past five years.

Vietnamese retail market: early bird will catch the worm

VietNamNet Bridge - Gone is the time when big fish swallow smaller fish. It is now the time when faster fish will eat slower ones, according to Nielsen.

Vietnam Gov't keeps eye on carriers after drop in fuel prices

 The Ministry of Transport has instructed relevant agencies to closely monitor fees charged by carriers to ensure the decrease in fuel prices is factored in.

Cabinet meeting: PM asked for highest efforts to realise 2016 socio-economic targets

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged ministries, sectors and localities to do their best in order to fulfill socio-economic targets set for 2016. 

2016 to remain tough year for Vietnam's stock market

 Vietnam’s stock market is forecast to face a range of hurdles in 2016, said Vu Bang, Chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) at a ceremony to round out the top ten stock market events in 2015 in Hanoi on December 28.

Ministry, local authorities disagree on road through Cat Tien Heritage site

While the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) believes opening a new road to serve the forest patrol and protection is necessary, residents of Dong Nai province think it is dangerous.

Hanoi pushes for private vehicle reduction

 Hanoi need joint hands from ministries and state agencies in developing a plan to reduce the use of personal vehicle in the city in order to ease the worsening traffic congestion.

Former math majors - where are they now?

VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly all the talented students who finished math major classes at high schools for the gifted have succeeded in their lives and business.

Vietnam becomes attractive destination for Russian tourists

Vietnam has emerged as one of the attractive destinations for Russian holiday-makers. 

Vietnam, Indonesia boost agriculture partnership

 Vietnam and Indonesia could further cooperation in agriculture, especially reducing poverty, developing rural areas and addressing natural disasters consequences.

Anti-corruption steering committee calls for stronger effort next year

 The Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption (CSCAC) held its ninth meeting in Hanoi on December 28, highlighting a must for stronger and more fruitful anti-corruption activities.

Peace at Huong Pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – After a two-hour bus ride from central Hanoi, we arrived at Huong Pagoda area in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, about 70 kilometers southwest of Hanoi.

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 Few Tet train tickets left for sale, Phu Quoc raises awareness on dugong conservation, Young scientists discuss AEC integration, Vietnam builds orthopaedic centre for Laos, Outstanding employers in 2015 honoured

TPP - what is the cost for Vietnam?

"How much did Vietnam have to trade off to join TPP and the VN-EU Free Trade Area? We will have to pay dearly for them when the tax rate falls to zero percent," said Prof. Nguyen Mai, Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises' Chairman.