Asparagus becomes latest promising crop

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in Ha Noi's suburban Phuc Tho District are making more money after turning to a new crop, asparagus.

U.S. emerges as VN’s biggest importer in Jan-Aug

 VietNamNet Bridge – The United States became Vietnam’s largest market in the first eight months of this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Dong Thap to become tourism hot-spot

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a breathtaking natural landscape rich in cultural and historical treasures, Dong Thap province is set to become a tourism hot-spot.

Guide gushes about Hoang Sa history

VietNamNet Bridge – A woman whose ancestor patrolled the Hoang Sa (Paracels) Islands hundreds of years ago tells foreign and local museum visitors historical tales about the area.

Planning sector needs much simplification

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over the years, a total of 71 legal documents and ordinances and 73 decrees have been enacted by the National Assembly and the Government to regulate planning in Viet Nam.

Too early to decide success of university application process

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training made a big change this year by combining the national high school graduation and university admission exams.

More patients now go abroad for treatment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese hospitals are losing a large number of patients who prefer the bedside manner and abilities of foreign doctors.

In photos: Collecting coal in 60oC pits

 VietNamNet Bridge - After two months of baking wood at high temperatures, miners opened the pit to collect coal. They have to work in the heat of 60 degrees Celsius.

Logistics firms lose on home market

 More than 1,300 Vietnamese firms in the logistics sector mainly act as agents for around 25 foreign logistics firms on the home market, heard the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2015 last week.

Athlete sprints from rural Vietnam to Rio

Nguyen Thi Huyen was the only athlete at the 28th Southeast Asian Games in Singapore to win three gold medals, set two SEA Games records and meet the qualifying standards for the World Championships and Olympics in two individual events.

2015-2016 El Nino to continue, Vietnam to suffer from drought

VietNamNet Bridge - Extreme weather conditions are forecast to occur from now to the end of the year, according to Le Thanh Hai, deputy director of National Hydrometeorology Centre.

Hai Duong to host Con Son – Kiep Bac autumn festival

 The annual fall festival, which attracted more than 80,000 tourists last year , will run in northern Hai Duong province’s Con Son – Kiep Bac relic site from September 22 through October 2.

War volunteers motivate today's youth

VietNamNet Bridge – After her parents' shooting in 1963, Le Thanh Lan was determined to join the Youth Volunteer Brigade. Her story and others have inspired countless Vietnamese students to help those in need.

State firms fail to attract investors at IPO

 Many State-owned companies with a charter capital of more than VND1 trillion (US$44.4 million) failed to elicit investors' interest with their recent initial public offering (IPO).

Vietnam to become Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia

 The information technology (IT) boom is expected to help Vietnam become the Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia, according to an article posted on the website http://www.pcmag.com.

Clean-up time for abattoirs

 VietNamNet Bridge – A recent directive of the agriculture and rural development ministry has asked provinces and cities to strictly deal with slaughterhouses and abattoirs that do not obey food hygiene and safety regulations.

Strong El Nino may affect directly Vietnam

 According to weather experts, the weather phenomenon El Nino is warned to appear and affect directly to Vietnam's weather condition from September, 2015 to February, 2016.

Corporate governance will bring in investors: seminar

VietNamNet Bridge – Corporate governance is the most important factor along with sustainable development in attracting investors, boosting capital markets and bringing benefits to the economies of ASEAN member countries, especially Viet Nam,

Religious leaders advise Front

 VietNamNet Bridge – Religious dignitaries have urged the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) to work harder in the role as a bridge linking the Party, State and people with religious followers.

Vietnam’s booming economy drives luxury home market

The housing market in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is heating up as lower inventories, strong demand and a spill over from foreign buyers relocating to Vietnam as a consequence of the nation’s buoyant economy lifting property values.

Migrants arrive in Austria after Hungary provides buses

 Thousands of migrants have crossed into Austria, after Hungary's surprise decision to provide buses to take them to the border overnight.

HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra to organize special Gala Concert

 VietNamNet Bridge - On September 9th, 2015, the HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will hold a special gala commemorating the 21st anniversary of its debut.

Hillary Clinton says she regrets using private email

 Hillary Clinton has said she wished she had made a "different choice" and not used a private email account while serving as US secretary of state.

Viet Nam gear up for Taipei challenge

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam must win a match against Chinese Taipei on September 8 to hold onto hope of winning a berth at the World Cup 2018.

Chinese man arrested over Bangkok bomb

 A Thai court on September 3 issued an arrest warrant against a Chinese national in connection with a deadly bombing in Bangkok last month, reported Thai police.