VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese parents today tend to “adore” the western teaching methods, believing that only such advanced methods, not the Vietnamese out-of-date ones, can help turn their children into talents.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment says the country’s economic recovery in the first quarter has created momentum for stronger development in subsequent quarters. But many congressmen and economists do not share that view.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The first chair of the island district of Hoang Sa, Mr. Dang Cong Ngu, retired on May 1 and the new chair was appointed.

 VietNamNet Bridge - In the spring, everything blossoms out and sprouts buds, even the barren land of Ha Giang also wakes up with vitality in each interstice of rock mounts, each earth-wall or fence.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi will build nine new solid-waste treatment plants and improve the capacity of 8 existing plants in the city by 2030.

 Last Tuesday, nearly 3,500 students in the southern province of Vinh Long held colourful display cards to create a massive portrait of President Ho Chi Minh at the provincial stadium.

 Myanmar has launched one more project of mangrove forest rehabilitation in Kadonkani forest reserve in Ayeyawaddy delta region with more cyclone shelters to be built there,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bai Dinh - the largest temple in Southeast Asia - is preparing for the opening ceremony of the Vesak 2014.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Following a decision by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, a larger border gate economic zone will be set up in the northern province of Cao Bang.

 Vietnam has reaped many successes in developing the software industry, but to expand the market of software products, it must pay more attention to human resources and product development.

 Black bean beetles torment Dong Nai; 36 die in traffic accidents during national holidays; Massive fire breaks out at industrial zone; Hai Phong police seizes over 1kg of drug; Bac Lieu chairman Pham Hoang Be dies

 Authorities call for oversight of fraudulent retail websites; Electronics sector in need of support; Even distribution of FDI a must: experts; Enterprise law seeks to open opportunities; Japan keen on hiring Vietnamese senior personnel

 VietNamNet Bridge – One measles-related death was reported last Saturday, bringing the total fatalities caused either directly or indirectly by the latest outbreak of the disease to 133, according to the Ministry of Health.

 VietNamNet Bridge - On the morning of 3/5, the armed forces performed their first parade rehearsal on the streets of the city of Dien Bien to prepare for the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese racewalker Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc has been awarded a gold medal of the 27th Southeast Asian Games, four months after the regional biennial meet ended.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The police in the Ninh Binh Province on April 29 arrested goalkeeper Nguyen Manh Dung and midfielder Tran Manh Dung over charges of gambling.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The scorching afternoon sun made many people, mostly in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s, to look for shade after the private yet solemn ceremony at the Memorial House in Muong Phang, 30 kilometres west of Dien Bien City.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has voiced vehement protest against the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for violating Vietnam’s sovereign right and jurisdiction.  

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2014 AFC Futsal Championship after triumphantly defeating Kuwait 2-1 on May 4 at Phu Tho Stadium in HCM City.

 France is expected to suspend pig-related imports from a number of countries as worries grow over the spread of a deadly swine virus.

 Tourists to Sa Pa town in the northern province of Lao Cai are increasingly experiencing the traditional customs of locals, including making the unique herbal bath remedy of the Red Dao ethnic minority people in Ta Phin commune.

Vietnamese swimmers have set two Asian records at the Berlin Open, a tournament for amputee athletes in Germany.

 The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) presented the engineering Excellence Award to the Rong (Dragon) Bridge which spans the Han River in the central city.

It is clear that the current bank merger & acquisition (M&A) trend will lead to a sharp cut in the number of banks in the system. But the quality of the banks after the M&A remains questionable.

 Bahrain's Health Ministry announced on Sunday it plans to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the latest outbreak of the deadly Middle Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the region.