Ukraine: Interim leader Turchynov stresses "European choice"

 Ukraine's new interim President Oleksandr Turchynov has said the country will focus on closer integration with the EU.

Spending the night at Thi Tuong Lagoon

 VietNamNet Bridge – If exploring the Mekong Delta area, tourists should stop at Thi Tuong Lagoon, the largest lagoon in the delta with a water surface of 700 hectares and enjoy some time in the cool wetland location with the homestay services

Software industry looks to extend 2013 growth trend

VietNamNet Bridge – The information technology industry, especially the software sector, developed strongly last year and promises to enjoy high growth this year and in coming years.

Farmers don’t benefit from global fast food chains

 VietNamNet Bridge – The global fast food chains in Vietnam do not intend to use the local materials.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/2

 E&Y upbeats about VN’s economic prospect; Businesses, State urged to cooperate when joining TPP; Viet Nam's livestock industry overly dependent on imported animal feed; Vietnamese pharmaceuticals eye Cambodian market

How much is MobiFone worth?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The value of the MobiFone’s equitization deal would not be measured by the sum of money the buyers pay, but by its influences to the Vietnamese telecom market in the future.

A visit to the largest horse farm in northern Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – This horse farm is located in Song Cong town of Thai Nguyen province. It supplies all species of horses for various demands, from transport to racing.

A “Living Treasure” in Dong Ho Painting Village

VietNamNet Bridge – Old artisan Nguyen Huu Sam in the village, which specializes in making Dong Ho folk paintings in Dong Ho Village, Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province is considered a “living treasure” of the village.  

MPI seeks to create liberal environment for foreign firms

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is rallying support from relevant State bodies for its initiative to create a more liberal environment for foreign-invested enterprises, especially in business start-up procedures.

People flock to lottery winner’s house to ask for money

 VietNamNet Bridge – Since the day he hit the jackpot, everyday 10-20 people lie and bow in front of Mr. Huynh Thanh Dung’s home in Long An province to cry help.

Giant lotus leaves in Dong Thap’s temple

 VietNamNet Bridge - The giant lotuses that grow in the ancient temple of Phuoc Kien in the southern province of Dong Thap have leaves of up to 3m wide and each leaf can “carry” a person weighing up to 80kg.

Intellectuals discuss PM's plans for the year

 VietNamNet Bridge – In his message for 2014, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised the need to foster the rule of law and democracy in Viet Nam.

Cao Bang: 30m suspension bridge tied with bamboo strings

 VietNamNet Bridge – A farmer in the northern mountain province of Cao Bang built a suspension bridge for his family, using timber, bamboo sticks and bamboo strings as materials.

Expert says there are too many new year festivals

VietNamNet Bridge – The first month of the lunar calendar after Tet has traditionally been seen as a month of festivals, but one cultural researcher says that, while this may have been appropriate for an agrarian society,

Developing renewable energy

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s ever increasing energy demands mean developing renewable energy is an important priority in its national climate change strategy and efforts to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. 

FDI up, Vietnam’s agriculture meets with good fortune

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more foreign investors have poured their money into agriculture, the sector which was never before attractive to them.

U19 players to attend overseas training

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s U19 football team will leave Vietnam on March 1 for over two months of comprehensive and rigorous training camps in the UK, Belgium and Japan.

Olympiad underlines Vietnam’s stature: educator

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rector of the Hanoi University of Science Nguyen Van Noi talks about the preparations for the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad, which will be organised in Vietnam this July.

Cycling provides an escape for traffic weary city-dwellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quang Dung, a martial art master living on Hang Bong Street in Ha Noi, chooses to go to his classes on his bicycle, rather than his car or motorbike.

Bun ken Phu Quoc’s special flavor

 VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province is known for its fresh seafood, sim fruit wine and pepper. However, tourists in the area should check out bun ken a delicous noodle soup.

Ca Mau - The final point on the S-shaped land

 VietNamNet Bridge - Ca Mau in the Khmer language means "black water," the color of fallen indigo leaves in the vast U Minh forest.

Vietnamese mobile game industry still at the starting line

 VietNamNet Bridge – Flappy Bird and Nguyen Ha Dong have kindled the hope about the development of the Vietnamese online game industry. However, experts say too many difficulties are still ahead.

Motorbike market starts to run flat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's motorbike industry could fail to become a major manufacturer in the region by 2015 due to sluggish demand in the domestic market and a gloomy export forecast.

Oc Eo culture-significant part of VN's treasure

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Oc Eo civilization contributes ten sets of ancient objects to the list of 77 national treasures, including a collection of golden items which are kept at the Long An provincial museum.

Pirate raids overwhelm local authorities, fishing industry

VietNamNet Bridge – Piracy off the coast of southernmost Ca Mau Province is endangering local fishermen as authorities struggle to deal with armed raids.