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.

 Bach Van, a famous Ca tru singer in the land of Thang Long (present-day Hanoi), has spent nearly 30 years and even sacrificed her personal life for reviving Ca tru (ceremonial song) which is recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

 What will you do and where will you go during this Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in Hanoi?. The following are some suggestions if you wish to relax or explore Hanoi with family and friends.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 140 out of 894 calls to the hotline service of the Ministry of Health were related to reporting bribery instances and irresponsible or high-handed behaviour by doctors.

VietNamNet Bridge – One hundred percent of Vietnamese teachers wants to utilize information technology (IT) in their teaching at school. However, they cannot do this with failed computers.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The land of Bao Loc in Lam Dong is famous nationwide for growing mulberries, raising silkworms and weaving silk. Bao Loc silk is very beautiful, glossy and velvety.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new model of integrative shrimp farming introduced in Ca Mau will help farmers earn more while preserving the mangrove trees that aquaculture often destroys.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese engineer living in Da Nang City has been admitted to the American Fire Sprinkler Association for his invention that extinguishes fires.

VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, has been endowed with wild and natural beauty. For this reason, Phu Quoc, nicknamed ‘Paradise Pearl Island’, has always attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors.

 Tug of war is one of the favourite folk games in Vietnam and it has become an exciting festival in Binh Xuyen District, Vinh Phuc Province that will fascinate any visitor.

 Scientists in Brazil have discovered the first new river dolphin species since the end of World War One.