Photos: One day in Tien Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the home to the largest snake farm in Vietnam, Tien Giang not only entertains visitors with beautiful nature but also has excellent cuisine.

Vietnam's edible oil market holds much promise

  Vietnam's edible oil market holds much promise, as evidenced by the number of new players entering the market.

Pictures: Beauty of an old house in the heart of Hanoi Old Quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located within Hanoi Old Quarter, the ancient house at 87 Ma May Street, built in the late 19th century, is intact with typical architecture of ancient houses on Hanoi streets.

Martial arts master uses a healing touch

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Hanoian martial arts instructor has become famous for treating patients with bone problems, especially dislocation of the spine. Hoang Trung Hieu reports.

HIV aid to be cut in 2017

Medical experts are concerned that many people with HIV in the country will be forced to drop their anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment in 2017.

Growing GM corn should rest with farmers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has approved the mass farming of genetically modified (GM) corn but it is farmers who should decide whether to plant such corn or not, heard a seminar in HCMC last week.

Collaborative TV film – a chance to promote and stimulate tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Through collaborative television films, Vietnam’s television film industry has been offering Vietnamese films to more audiences, not only at home but also abroad.

Educators promote foreign lecturers' use of English to teach English

VietNamNet Bridge – Students have little opportunity to hear and absorb the language when Vietnamese teachers teach English-language courses using Vietnamese,

Food and drink – a ‘rally cry’ for Vietnam’s tourism industry

The tourism and hospitality industries should shift their focus to the exceptional food and wine experiences from around the country to whet the global appetite for Vietnam as a top travel destination and entice more inbound visits.

Groups agree to protect primates

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's Forestry Administration and the German Primate Centre has agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding to protect highly endangered primates in Viet Nam.

Don't keep saying ‘I do' when you don't

VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese women marry after falling in love with someone. And typically, they do so knowing what lies ahead… a life where they work disproportionately harder than their spouse in doing the housework, taking care of the kids,

Photos: The $3 million ‘crazy’ mansion in Da Lat

 VietNamNet Bridge – The investment in the Crazy House on Huynh Thuc Khang Street in Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province has risen to VND60 billion ($3 million).

ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting opens

The 47th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 47) and related meetings opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 22. 

Students confused by new university entrance system

Parents and students in Vietnam are complaining about the new method of enrolling students to university this year, saying it is too costly and stressful.

Deputy PM highlights diplomatic sector's flexible policy

The diplomatic sector has been adhering to the principle of “From a steady stance, respond to ten thousand changes”, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Livestock industry on the TPP chopping block

Vietnam’s livestock industry on which the livelihoods of nearly 10 million people depend will most likely be put on the chopping block by the 11 other signatory nations to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade accord.

VN shuttlers win gold at Eurasia Bulgaria International 2015

Vietnamese players have won two gold medals and one bronze at the Eurasia Bulgaria International 2015 Badminton Championships.

HAGL have SNLA in their sights

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) aim to get one point in their match against Song Lam NgheAn (SLNA) at the Toyota V.League 1's 22nd round on their home turf, Pleiku Stadium yesterday.

Music festival to stir up Ha Noi

A massive music event with participation from more than 100 artists will be held in Ha Noi today, kicking off a series of cultural activities held by the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Workshop to connect dancers from around South-east Asia

A collaborative dance workshop between local and foreign dancers will be held at the Erato music and performing art school in HCM City's District 7 today.

Two parks join-up to save land and cultural heritages

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to establish a new national park in the northern mountainous province mountainous province of Ha Giang.

National ‘Then’ singing festival to be held in Tuyen Quang

 The 5th National Festival of the traditional ‘Then’ singing of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic minority groups will be held in the northern province of Tuyen Quang from September 23-26.

VN ranks high in smartphone usage

The data consumption rate in Viet Nam is among the highest in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a recent report released by Opera Mediaworks and the Mobile Marketing Association.

VN firm caught importing tusks

Local police seized 2.2 tonnes of tusks smuggled into Viet Nam from Nigeria August 21.

Lobsters need action plan

The lack of a national master plan for development of lobster cultivation has led to disease outbreaks, lobster-fry shortage and high production costs, experts have said.