Vietnam-made submarine sector nearly a reality

VietNamNet Bridge – More and more Vietnamese, from businessmen to engineers, farmers to students, are devoting time and money to creating mini-submarines.

Primary student learns how to write with foot

VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Viet Hung, who dreams of becoming an IT engineer, writes with his foot as he has no left hand and his right hand is slightly deformed.

2015 economic forecasts: highlights

VietNamNet Bridge – The following are the most outstanding economic events expected to occur in 2015.

A talk with Yxine Film Fest creator

 VietNamNet Bridge – The online-film festival Yxine Film Fest (YxineFF) started as a not-for-profit, independent project launched by Marcus Manh Cuong Vu, a Vietnamese filmmaker who lives overseas.

HCM City a magnet for medical tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The growing reputation of Vietnamese doctors has led to a boom in foreigners seeking treatment here, and locals who once went abroad are also opting for healthcare at home.

Vietnam, US Look for deeper relations in 2015

 The relations between Vietnam and the US in the last year saw a positive development, creating an impetus for the two sides to make their comprehensive partnership deeper in 2015 and the future, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh.

Motorbikes offer new spin on City tours

 VietNamNet Bridge – A motorbike ride is the best way to take in the sights and sounds and taste the local cuisine in the less explored parts of Ho Chi Minh City.

Forest sector sets out path for development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has set a target to increase forest coverage to 42 per cent in 2015 - an increase of 5 per cent over that of 2014.

Discover ancient crafts of Vietnam at the museum

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi has information about the life, customs, habits of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, and ancient crafts of the country.

Companies to battle for top talents in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Companies in Viet Nam will compete for the country's top talents in 2015, revealed the latest annual Global Salary Survey launched here by recruitment firm Robert Walters.

2014 a memorable year for weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan

 Weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan experienced an extremely successful year in 2014 with prolific achievements, both at home and abroad, all at the young age of 20.

Japanese opera offers cultural lessons

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doan Lien Huong and her classmates eagerly awaited their upcoming Japanese class, a special lesson that would be learned by watching a classic Japanese opera instead of reading textbooks.

Surrogacy still a thorny issue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Khuat Thu Hong, director of the Institute for Social Development Studies, tells Hai quan Cuoi tuan (Customs Weekend) about her concerns since surrogacy became legal in Viet Nam.

Would a power tariff hike help EVN?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Energy Association chairman Tran Viet Ngai told Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) his concerns about surging electricity tariffs and the power sector's solvency.

Nine sectors offer more jobs this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Job opportunities will increase this year in nine sectors of finance, banking, insurance, estate trading, information technology, administration, political and social affairs,

Vietnam attends ASEAN defence conference in Malaysia

 A senior Vietnamese military delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister and Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh on February 14 attended the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus 2015 (ADSOM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Image: A visit to Co Chat Silk Spinning Village

 VietNamNet Bridge - Over the years, the ancient village of Co Chat in the northern city of Nam Dinh has been well-known for growing mulberry and raising silkworms.

Dollar drain threatens Vietnam’s monetary security

VietNamNet Bridge – The movement of a large amount of money offshore Vietnam over a short time could threaten the country’s monetary security, an expert has said.

Photos: The land of tricycles at the Vietnam-China border gate

 VietNamNet Bridge - At the international border gate of Ta Lung in Phuc Hoa district in Cao Bang province, thousands of porters transported tons of goods across the border each day by tricycle.

A specific roadmap needed to soon achieve COC

 The most important thing to early achieve a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) is that ASEAN and China need to ensure the full and proper implementation of terms stipulated in the COC, ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said.

Breeding and training eagles

 VietNamNet Bridge – Undeniably, the eagle is a symbol of power and strength. That might be a reason why many youths in HCMC have developed a hobby of raising and training this meat-eating bird.

Hanoi caters to varied music tastes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi's young adults enjoy a diverse range of music, from old-timey Vietnamese ballads to the latest Billboard hits. I explored a few live music coffee shops and bars to experience the musical culture

SSC calls for changes to real estate funds

 VietNamNet Bridge – Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) have been officially permitted in Viet Nam since September 2012, but no such funds have been launched due to tight restrictions.

Troubled students lack information about psychological counseling

VietNamNet Bridge –  Psychological counseling in schools has not been an official part of the education program and students still do not know where to turn when they experience difficulties in life.

Oil pollution damaging sea environment

The sea near Vietnam has been seriously damaged by waste from industrial and agricultural production, aquaculture, domestic rubbish, and oil pollution caused by shipbuilding and shipping.