Mining strikes mountainous commune’s people with consternation

Local people in Giap Lai commune of Phu Tho province sighed with relief when they saw the pyrite mine closing down. However, the fear about diseases still has been following them everywhere.

Mekong Delta out of funds to complete infrastructure projects

VietNamNet Bridge – Though traffic infrastructure in the Mekong Delta has developed considerably in recent years with more roads, bridges, seaports and airports; there is still need of further development

Big cheeses struggle for the Number 1 position in OTT app market

Attracting more users, collecting fees from added value services and cooperating with network operators for mutual benefits are the three things enterprises have to do to get an in-grade promotion in the OTT market.

Nursery schools in Hanoi enroll children through lucky draws

The Hanoi Education and Training Department has promised that Hanoi’s parents would have no more to stay up all night to queue up for the application forms for nursery schools.

Vietnamese boycotting Coca-Cola on the suspicion about transfer pricing

The information that Coca-Cola has not paid any dong in tax over the last 10 years of operating in Vietnam has raised a wave of anger among Vietnamese.

Vietnam - ideal venue for Russian tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – An increasing number of Russian visitors are selecting Vietnam’s famous tourist attractions in the central region as ideal destinations for this year’s holiday season.

HCM City firms set for recruitment drive

VietNamNet Bridge – Enterprises are looking to hire more than 20,000 workers in May, an increase of more than 6,000 over the last month,

German comics on show in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition themed “Comics, Manga & Co. – Germany’s New Comic Culture” will open at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on May 8.

Admin orders corrupt business ethics

VietNamNet Bridge – Administrative orders on the market are giving rise to corruption and spoiling business ethics, said economists, pointing an accusing finger at recent moves of the central bank.

Living like prehistoric men, Duong Lam villagers cry for help

 VietNamNet Bridge - "It’s miserable! Help us, please!" is the cry of many people in the ancient village of Duong Lam, a national relic.

Domestic population slowly growing taller

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese have grown taller by 4cm in the last 35 years, according to the National Institute of Nutrition.

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Several bank mergers to take place

VietNamNet Bridge – Many banks have brought forward merger plans at their annual shareholders’ meetings, including several obvious deals to be carried out soon.

Online trade frauds would be make public

VietNamNet Bridge – E-commerce websites participating in trade fraud and violating customers rights are to be publicised on the official portal website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

MIC named best agency in IT application

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has jumped six notches to reach the top of the list of Government ministries effectively using information technology (IT).

Vietnam successfully tests research drones

Three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) successfully completed trial flights for the first time at the Space Technology Institute of the Viet Nam Science and Technology Academy in Ha Noi yesterday.

Forests of the Mekong in sharp decline

VietNamNet Bridge – Demand for farmland may strip the Greater Mekong region of a third of its remaining forest cover over the next two decades without swift government action,

Foreign retailers marching towards Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Though Vietnam has been excluded from the list of the 30 fastest growing retail markets, it remains very attractive in the eyes of foreign retailers.

Heartbeat Vietnam makes The Dreams come true

VietNamNet Bridge – Heartbeat Vietnam will host “Scar of Life 4” event themed The Dreams to raise funds for life-saving operations for kids born with heart disease.

The ancient beauty of two world heritages in Quang Nam

Going to My Son Holy Land and Hoi An ancient town, the first thing that visitors can feel is the primitive beauty of thousand years old, the rarely enduring beauty of the two world-class heritage sites.

Outstanding British novelist to visit Vietnam

 VietNam  Net Bridge - Evie Wyld, one of the 20 outstanding novelists of England in 2013 will go to Vietnam to see Vietnamese readers.

Robots duel to protect environment

VietNamNet Bridge – Central Da Nang City will host the final round of the Viet Nam Robocon 2013 competition from May 6-12 using the theme of The Green Planet.

Labour initiative offers workers fighting chance

VietNamNet Bridge – Placing employment agencies at bus stations has helped many migrants find jobs and is the sort of innovation needed for Viet Nam to weather the economic storm, say experts.

More cyclonic storms forecast in May

VietNamNet Bridge – Another four to five unseasonal cold fronts leading to cyclonic storms may still occur in the month of May,

Vietnamese shuttlers to test their skills in Europe

VietNamNet Bridge – Three Vietnamese will take their talents on the road when they participate in two European badminton tournaments this month.