Craftsman Huynh Ri, 74, from Kim Bong village in ancient Hoi An town, still makes wooden carvings, but his age limits his output.

Viet Nam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report in the second cycle will be reviewed at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 5 in Geneva, Switzerland.

 Dr. Philippe Le Failler has worked in Hanoi at the French School of the Far East for many years. He has spent a great deal of time researching Vietnam’s history, particular the history of the northwestern mountainous area.

The diaper market has heated up with a lot of deals made by the big guys: Unicharm has bought Diana, while other big guys P&G, Kimberly Clark and KyVy have announced a series of new investments.

The Vietnam Development Partnership Forum was held for the first time in 2013, replacing the Consultative Group Meeting of Donors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – These days, being a daughter-in-law is much easier than it used to be. Many modern mothers-in-law have voluntarily devoted themselves to helping their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

VietNamNet Bridge - Horses have been featured in art and rituals in Vietnam for a long time.

 Education Minister Pham Vu Luan has stressed the sector needs a dramatic change in its management and examination systems to live up to the public’s expectations and serve as the infrastructure for national development.

 The world’s largest fast-food chain McDonald’s will officially open its first restaurant in Vietnam this month.

VietNamNet Bridge – Ta Dung natural reserve located in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has everything that an adventurer needs for a journey – a majestic primitive landscape, the perfect atmosphere

 Located in the two districts of Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc in Thanh Hoa Province, Pu Luong Natural Reserve has preserved a primitive landscape and plentiful and diversified flora and fauna.

A lot of traditional brick kilns that caused environment pollution have been forced to stop operation. However, lightweight materials still have not been used for construction works.

The ancient village of Thu Le was established during the middle of the Le Dynasty (1428-1788). For over half a century, the village has preserved many cultural features of a village in the old capital of Hue.

 The state visit to India by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong drew special international attention because this visit took place at a time when the two countries successfully organized the Vietnam-India Friendship Year...

 VietNamNet Bridge - International colleagues admired and called Dr. Vu Quang Vinh, Deputy Chairman of the Plastic Surgery Ward of the Le Huu Trac National Burn Institute "superman doctor".

 VietNamNet Bridge - At the age of 82, Mr. Ngo Truong Tho still does haircuts for people. He is proud to raise six children in this profession.

 Ten years ago those who were devoted to the development of the Vietnamese tea sector worked out a strategy to build and popularize the trademark of Vietnamese tea. From this strategy, the tea potential of many areas in the country has been promoted.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although foreign investment in real estate increased in terms of the number of projects in 2013, the actual cash value invested was much lower than in previous years, leaving many claiming

 VietNamNet Bridge – After putting the finishing touches to her tied-up hair, and buttoning up her glittering, long silk dress, Doan Thi Thu Huong takes a deep breath and walks onto the stage.

 Calls for European Central Bank action to help protect the eurozone's fragile recovery have grown after the release of inflation and jobless data.

 How do members of the international community in Vietnam view Tet, the country’s traditional holiday?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology promises to entertain the public in the post-Tet weekend with a range of cultural and folk-related activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful sunny weather marked the first day of the Lunar New Year in Ha Noi. Chaotic streets were replaced by empty roads. The busy crowds disappeared as people spent their time reconnecting with families

 VietNamNet Bridge – The arrival of the Lunar New Year was celebrated across the entire nation at midnight on January 30, with cultural activities organised to welcome the Year of the Horse.

 A high-fat diet during pregnancy has the potential to alter a baby's developing brain and increase its chances of obesity later in life, animal studies suggest.