VietNamNet Bridge – Most travellers to Vietnam are attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty: From the green rice fields in the north to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the south.

 In its latest restructuring draft plan, VNPT proposed splitting its largest member unit MobiFone from the parent company under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communication.

 During his official to Vietnam, US Secretary of State John Kerry affirmed that the US places importance on the relations with Vietnam in its overall policy towards Asia-Pacific.

 Over the years, Le Mat Village in Viet Hung Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi has been famous nationwide for not only snake catching and breeding, but also its distinctive festival.

 According to history books, the people in Thu Hong Village, located near the Ca Lo River, have practiced the traditional craft of making bamboo furniture since the reign of King Le Canh Hung (1740-1786).

 Vietnam is a country with strength in fruit trees, including many fruits well-known to the world, such as pomelo, dragon fruit, star apple, mango, durian, rambutan, longan, litchi and watermelon.

 Trade deficit with China up 44.5%; Securing market shares to compete with foreign retail outlets; EU remains Vietnam’s largest export market; Statistics department explains mistakes in January CPI calculation

 Tet (Lunar New Year) activities have more or less changed over time, but beautiful traditional customs are followed today in every Vietnamese family.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The nation as a whole is caught up in preparations for celebrating the Lunar New Year festival, known popularly as Tet, which falls on January 31 this year.

 Most years during Tet Vietnam's successful athletes can expect generous bonuses, but those who  have failed to bring home prizes often get little to nothing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a unique gritty voice coupled with precise singing techniques, singer Le Quyen is achieving success in bringing back the pre-war genre of music.

 A “Mam Ngu Qua” (five-fruit tray) on the ancestral altar during Tet holiday symbolizes the admiration and gratitude of the Vietnamese to their ancestors, also demonstrates their aspiration for prosperity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Like other patients at the Traditional Medicine Hospital of Son La Province, Quang Van Chung said he is happy to receive acupuncture treatment from physician Vu Thi Chu.

 Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has been charged with assaulting a limousine driver in Toronto last month.

 An Australian commission is hearing allegations of the physical and sexual abuse of boys in the care of the Salvation Army over several decades.

 Two Norwegian lawmakers have jointly nominated National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden for the Nobel Peace Prize, they said Wednesday on their party website.

 Da Nang flower festival opens; Book Road Festival opens in HCMC; Vietnamese artists rock guitar festival in Sri Lanka; Hanoi: Quang An flower market, a special treat; Tomb-sweeping tradition in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many countries and territories have made visa procedures more stringent for Vietnamese visitors after several local travelers have been found taking advantage of touring overseas to flee and illegally reside there,

Free wifi for one hour; Police hunt suspect in woman's murder; Ha Noi pushes smoke-free zones in hotels, restaurants; Accidents kill 24 on first day of Tet; VN to experience temperature spikes after Tet

 Today, the lifestyles of Vietnamese people are changing, including how they prepare for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday and their entertainment during the festival.

The French Ambassador to Vietnam’s dedication to fostering long-term relations between Vietnam and France mirrors his interest in Vietnamese culture and language. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, he talked about his feelings about Vietnam.

 Although some have retired, most of the class of Vietnamese athletes born in 1990, the Year of the Horse, have remained faithful to their chosen ways and are nurturing great ambitions for the upcoming Year of the Horse in 2014.

It is estimated that 70 percent of the liquid dairy products available on the market is reconstituted milk, made of milk powder.

  The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam announced many serious violations at the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank).

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the creation of a Forest Police Force to patrol and manage forests, as well as handle related violations.