Vietnam targets a 5 percent annual decrease in fatal labour accidents under the 2016-2020 National Programme on Labour Safety and Hygiene recently approved by the Prime Minister. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Residents in the coastal city of Nha Trang fear that their beautiful beaches may disappear as modern construction works are being built by the sea, spoiling  landscapes.

 Fire destroys workshop in Hanoi, Giant sink hole filled with soil, rocks, Formosa Steel resumes construction of tower, Thanh Hoa to shut down lime kilns, Mekong Delta Province violates bidding regulations

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of 3D TVs now accounts for 10 percent of TVs available in the market. It is only considered a supporting feature for high-end models and is less favored than Smart TVs.

 Preparations for the 12th National Party Congress have been basically completed to date, said Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh.

 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Vietnam, has become one of the top priorities in the external policies of Ukraine, an expert has said.

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung received his Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou on January 5.   

A report on school health situation released by the Ministries of Health and Education & Training showed that 16.9 percent of students had intention to commit suicide, and of these, 21.8 percent had to receive medical treatment.

VietNamNet Bridge – Some tourists say a trip to Nha Trang, a resort city on the central coast, will not be complete without having a bowl of bun ca sua, a type of rice vermicelli soup served with fried fish paste and jelly fish.

VietNamNet Bridge - The warming of the domestic economy combined with the fall in fuel prices have brought about record-high revenue and profits for most Vietnamese air carriers in 2015.

 The US opposes China’s pilot flight to an illegally-built airport on Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago.

In 2015, Viet Nam had a trade deficit of US$3.2 billion after three consecutive years of posting trade surpluses. In 2016, the trade deficit could continue and even increase because many of the free trade agreements (FTAs) coming into effect. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Goethe Institute will introduce a multimedia concert on Saturday in which pianist Cao Thanh Lan will perform with audio recordings and video projections.

With its alleged medicinal properties, rhino horn has the allure of a luxury item in Vietnam, a primary market for horn that’s driving the slaughter of rhinos around the globe.

 Vietnam has set goals for GDP to grow by 6.5-7 percent and inflation to be kept at around 5-7 percent in the next five years, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said.

 Stuff - a New Zealand news website- has revealed top 6 popular travel destinations for 2016. Accordingly, Vietnam got the second place in the list with positive remarks like unspoilt landscapes, friendliest locals, and finest cuisines.

 Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it plans to triple to 30 the size of its fleet of self-driving test cars as part of an effort to accelerate autonomous vehicle development.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known Italian guitarist Ermanno Bottiglieri will perform at a show entitled The Music's Ways Vol.4 at French Cultural Centre L' Espace in Ha Noi on Thursday night.

 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it had taken steps to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh devices when used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) via the vagina.

 Petrol price slashed for first time in 2016, Tra fish export forecast to drop 5% this year, Chinese steel labelled Vietnamese-made for export under examination, Vietnam sizes up obstacles to surmount in year ahead

 The Political Bureau has requested Party Committees and organisations to make thorough preparations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2016-2021 tenure.

A container of radioactive material has gone missing from Bac Kan Cement Company in northern Vietnam, the Tien Phong (Vanguard) Newspaper reported today.

 The qualifying round in northern region of Motul Stunt Festival 2016 was held in Hanoi on January 3 with six bikers selected to enter the final round scheduled for March.

 Indian movie star Siddharth Shukla has detailed the agenda for his January 6-9 visit to Ho Chi Minh City on his Facebook page.

 The Vietnam Record Book Centre has certified the 4,000 square metre Love Maze with its 24,000 trees as the largest bewildering network of passages in the country, according to a local newspaper.