Where should you put your money in the Year of the Goat?

VietNamNet Bridge – Feng shui experts say the “Prosperity” star still shines in 2015, the Year of the Goat. Therefore, if someone makes an investment in the year, especially in metals, he will see good results.

Vietnam, Malaysia foster defence partnership

 Vietnam and Malaysia have agreed to further their bilateral defence cooperation through increasing delegation exchanges and boosting their affiliations in search and rescue, navy and personnel training.

Vietnam, US to bolster ties

 The 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the US in 2015 presents an occasion to further their relations, stated US President Barack Obama while receiving the newly-accredited Vietnamese Ambassador, Pham Quang Vinh, on February 23.

Many water sources in Hanoi polluted

Scientists have rung the alarm bell over increasingly serious pollution of water sources, saying that pollution is becoming uncontrollable.

Game firms reap benefits after years of painstaking work

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese game firms have gained initial success in the battle to regain the domestic mobile game market.

Vietnam will produce weapons, using modern technology

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is studying to be able to produce modern military weapons in order to reduce weapon imports, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, said in an interview with VnEexpress.

Vietnam - a favorite destination of many international celebrities

 VietNamNet Bridge - With charming scenery and affordable prices, Vietnam is a destination of many world stars.

Whistle-blowers will be awarded up to VND5 billion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Government agencies have agreed to reward individuals who have “made outstanding achievements in denouncing corruption” with up to VND5 billion (nearly $250,000) in cash.

Vietnamese firms need long-term vision: WB expert

Last year VN took the initiative to speed up restructuring of State-owned enterprises, but it also needs to strengthen its focus on another pillar of the economy, the private sector, which is key to the nation's future success, said Wendy Jo Werner..

One-day tour to Ban Gioc Waterfall

 VietNamNet Bridge – Standing in front of Ban Gioc Waterfall in the northern upland province of Cao Bang, I think one cannot resist its magnificence.

Behind the glory

Young swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has been named the most valuable Vietnamese athlete of 2014 for her hard-to-beat achievements. However, to be successful, the 18-year-old athlete has had to work hard, paying with blood, sweat and tears.

Seaports, one after another, fall into private hands

As planned by the Ministry of Transport, many seaports have been put up for sale and many buyers are owners of privately run businesses.

High hopes for TPP signing in 2015

 The countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement have set a target of concluding TPP negotiations in 2015 and this is within reach.

Photos: Traditional wrestling bout rumbles around ring in Hue village

Hundreds of people yesterday flocked to Thu Le, which is a 200-year-old village in the central province Thua Thien-Hue, to enjoy the traditional wresting competition.  

Social News 26/2

 MoH plans to develop sea, islands medicine; Significant results achieved in healthcare sector; Banks asked to expand support for disadvantaged members; Experience needed for Railway Authority jobs

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Minister says tighter controls improved mining; Customs sector to continue reform; Restructuring essential for rubber sector; HCM City firms resume operations after Tet; February CPI falls on spiralling oil prices

Highlights of National Assembly activities recorded in 2014

 The National Assembly accomplished their entire agenda with a huge volume of work at its eighth working session last year, implementing a series of important decisions.

Tram Chim National Park deserves Ramsar title

 Located in Tam Nong district of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, Tram Chim National Park boasts a rich biodiversity that turned it into the world’s 2000 th Ramsar site in 2012.

US sea level north of New York City 'jumped by 128mm'

 Sea levels along the northeast coast of the US rose by record levels during 2009-2010, a study has found.

Ministry of Labour sets goals for 2015

 Renovating vocational trainings, increasing labour productivity, and creating additional jobs for young workers are the 2015 goals of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, said Minister Pham Thi Hai Chuyen.

HCM City youth call on banks, firms to stop funding fossil fuels

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of activities on climate change and energy have been launched by 350.org Viet Nam aimed at raising people's awareness about the threat of a carbon bubble.

College majors violating rules told to close

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has publicised a list of 147 colleges across the nation that will have to close down specific majors or departments that have been found in violation of recruitment regulations.

From ‘local pond’ SEA Games to ‘ocean’ Olympics

A quarter of a century has gone by since Vietnamese sport reintegrated into international sporting festivals. However, the necessity of self-elevation is still needed to fulfill the nation’s competitive desire to fly higher, faster and further.

Businessmen enter the new year with riches

VietNamNet Bridge – The Year of the Horse (2014) was a grand time for many Vietnamese businessmen.

Hanoi: a peaceful land for expats to live and do business

VietNamNet Bridge – There are areas in the central area of Hanoi where many Korean and Japanese expats who work here live.