Agent Orange pain - painful images from Tu Du Hospital

 VietNamNet Bridge - The most hardened hearts would have to be stunned by pictures of Agent Orange victims taken by photographer Philip Jones Griffiths at the Tu Du Obstetrics Hospital in 1980 and 2002.

Mechanic turns trash into treasure

 VietNamNet Bridge – When the wife of rubbish collector Tong Van Thom complains about the accumulation of junk in their home, the 63-year-old often asks her what she would prefer: collecting trash or drinking wine?

National park visitors venture into the wild

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those seeking to immerse themselves in forest life can visit Bach Ma National Park in the heart of Viet Nam, which offers eco-tours designed to showcase the area's biodiversity.

Students avoid job training schools

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many vocational training schools are failing to attract enough new students, despite promotional campaigns.

Sovereignty cannot be occupied by force

"Sovereignty must be peacefully established and exercised by the State, without dispute, absolutely not sovereignty seized by force," said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc.

Water puppetry greets Hans Anderson

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngo Quynh Dao has officially retired from his profession, but he continues to pursue his art and take it to new places with a passion that borders on religious devotion.

Paracels may not be China's goal

Chinese ships yesterday continued to encircle Vietnamese fishing surveillance vessels and then retreat, apparently to make it look like the Chinese were being rammed.

Gifted students need suitable learning environment

Many Vietnamese children who show outstanding abilities at a very young age later can fall behind if they do not learn in schools suited to their capabilities.

The haunting portraits of Vietnamese people by Rehahn

 VietNamNet Bridge - After traveling all over the world, France photographer Rehahn stopped in Vietnam, where he now lives and takes impressive snapshots.

Foreign banks expand retail market share

VietNamNet Bridge – While Vietnamese banks are taking their first steps towards the retail banking market, foreign banks continue their expansion at a rapid rate.  

China’s version of East Sea events a pack of lies

China’s explanation is without merit and uses false allegations and clear fabrication to slander Vietnam of provocations.

Book cafes perk up youth reading culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Book coffee shops are cropping up in major cities, attracting young people whose generation has increasingly turned its back on reading.

Chinese fishing ships intentionally intercept Vietnamese boats

Chinese fishing ships on June 13 intentionally formed a row, 35 nautical miles from China’s drilling rig illegally placed in Vietnam’s waters, in order to prevent Vietnamese fishing boats from operating in their traditional grounds near the rig.

‘Modern' kids drive parents to distraction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Anxious over their failure to control what they see as wayward behaviour, Vietnamese parents are willing to consider what would have been unthinkable a few decades ago: professional help.

New testing software makes learning Vietnamese easier

Software recently released from the Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU-HN) aids students in familiarising themselves with the criteria and standard exam questions for Vietnamese language tests for foreign people.

Residents living in old apartment blocks face risk

Over the past two years, 29 households in the apartment block P16A on Thuy Khue Street in Hanoi, have been living in fear due to the construction of a nearby high-rise building, which affected its wall foundation.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/6

Middle East, Africa potential untapped; Wood exports on track for $10b goal; Coal sector eyes domestic market, lowers exports

Finance ministry revises company tax deduction law

 VietNamNet Bridge – Companies established during January and February this year, having revenue of less than VND1 billion (US$47,000), and which have issued invoices to their clients, may be eligible for tax deduction.

National Assembly calls for clarity in changes to investment, civil legislation

National Assembly deputies said yesterday that amendments to the Law on Enforcement of Civil Judgments should focus on urgent problems and outdated provision.

Village embraces World Cup spirit

World Cup spirit is taking over the planet, and the event is being talked about in cafes and homes around the globe.

Cambodian Foreign Ministry concerned about East Sea situation

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation sent a diplomatic note to the Vietnamese Embassy expressing their deep concern over recent developments and incidents in the East Sea.

China’s slanderous allegations about East Sea sovereignty

Scholars have provided a wealth of substantiated evidence empirically refuting China’s fallacious allegations claiming sovereignty over the East Sea.

‘One-bowl class' offers taste of culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Even though the time is past 7pm and no matter how hot and uncomfortable the early dry season is, the "One-bowl class" of the Coi Vien bookstore in HCM City's District 3 is packed with participants who make a beeline here

Hai Van Pass - Top Gear style

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you’re looking for adventure, stunning coastal views or simply need to escape the chaos of the city and explore Vietnam’s beautiful countryside, then the Hai Van Pass is a must on any itinerary of Vietnam.

Ha Noi suffers from poor waste collection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi residents in many districts have complained about environmental pollution caused by rubbish collection and transport, during recent meetings with National Assembly deputies.