International media have widely covered Vietnam’s celebration of 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Insects have long been appreciated as food containing high nutritional value and they are used as bird feed.

Delegations from more than 40 countries on May 1 toured the Nhieu Loc- Thi Nghe channel and the Thien Phuoc 1 social welfare centre in HCM City.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many real estate billionaires around the world have, directly or indirectly, invested in Vietnam since 2006. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - In Hanoi, in addition to famous relics sites, visitors may feel that it is interesting to witness the flag raising and lowering ceremony at 6am and 9pm everyday at the Ba Dinh Square.

 Nguyen Dieu Thuy and her husband have turned bottle scrap into unique works of art which are both lucrative and environmentally friendly.

VietNamNet Bridge – Hotels in Vietnam have become less competitive than those in regional countries due to unpredictable room rates and a lack of strong brands, heard a recent seminar in HCMC.

VietNamNet Bridge – The imposing pagodas on the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands not only contribute to asserting the sovereignty of Viet Nam, but also act as a "spiritual fulcrum" for the soldiers and residents of the islands.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Eleven tigers are kept on a family farm in Xuan Tin Commune of Tho Xuan District in Thanh Hoa Province, just several hundred meters from the residential quarter.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many “big guys” have joined the e-commerce forwarding market but analysts believe that the fast-growing market is still open for newcomers.

Witnessing a series of fierce battles during the two wars, soldier/painter Huynh Phuong Dong recorded the glorious images through his sketches which have now become a valuable historical  treasure.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located several kilometers from downtown Hue City, Hen is a small islet in the middle of the Huong River, which has been created over time from alluvial soil.

 They dot Vietnam’s eastern and northernmost landscape and serve an important purpose – to let us know where Vietnam’s territory ends and that of neighbouring countries begins.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lien Thanh fish sauce, Bich Chi powder, Thong Nhat match ... used to be the popular brands of Vietnam in the past and until now they are still favored by many Vietnamese consumers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forty years after the war ended, relations between Viet Nam and the United States have grown significantly, especially in trade. In 2014, Viet Nam became the top ASEAN exporter to the US with a record trade surplus

Vacationers, at home and abroad, swarmed around places of attractions across Vietnam during the six-day holiday starting from April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national liberation (April 30). 

The six countries forming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Oman –  depend on imports for 80-90 per cent of their food as a large part of their land areas are desolate.

Dotted by charming small towns from the mountains to the west and the ocean to the east, Vietnam is renewing efforts to tap its natural resources to help drive tourism in the central region. 

The 12 members of the Vietnam National Taekwondo team have set their sights on gold at the upcoming 2015 World Taekwondo Championships set for May 12-18 in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Cultural researcher Vu Kim Bien from northern Phu Tho province has submitted an over 80-page manuscript to local authorities featuring ancient “xoan” singing. 

More than 100,000 visitors across the country offered incense to commemorate late General Vo Nguyen Giap over the past three days, the highest number ever recorded. 

Continued efforts underway to quickly send relief to Vietnamese people stranded in Nepal following the devastating earthquake that occurred on April 25. 

 The mobile phone market, especially the smart phone market, will continue to witness the discounting of products as manufacturers race to introduce new products and retailers race to gain market share.

Two pilots killed in a training exercise two weeks ago have been honoured as martyrs and will be given posthumous promotions in recognition of their service to Vietnam, the National Defense Ministry said.

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