Illustrious trees suffer from lack of care

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of ancient trees have been recognised as Heritage Trees. But this label affords them little protection against insecticides - or local people, who are often ignorant of their rich history.

Men struggle with societal pressures too

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some Vietnamese men say they are "jealous" that Vietnamese women have two days to be honoured, Mar 8 and October 20, while there are no holidays devoted to men.

Vietnamese businesses find it hard to break into “Myanmar gold mine”

The expensive offices for rent, the poor infrastructure and the cutthroat competition in Myanmar have all put big difficulties for the Vietnamese enterprises to squeeze into the Myanmar market.

Latin America threatened with cancer epidemic

Latin America faces a cancer epidemic unless governments act quickly to improve health care systems and treat the poor, scientists said.

Transport of goods banned at Ha Long Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially ceased the loading, unloading and transportation of goods, including clinker, cement and wood chips at Ha Long Bay.

Lack of new shows forces serial reruns

 VietNamNet Bridge – A shortage of new soap operas is forcing TV networks to air reruns of local and foreign TV series from years ago.

Three candidates to run for VFF chairmanship

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has compiled a shortlist of three candidates to be elected as VFF's chairman.

How to “play” with China for mutual benefit?

As a girl just wonders "Love is pain but it is great loss without love" so how should she do. The issue is which way that she "loves" to earn "profit" not to get loss from “love”. It is similar for the trade relations between Vietnam and China.

State sector touted as main economic driver again

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is once again stated that the State economic sector plays the leading role in the economy in the updated draft version of the amended Constitution, according to the Committee for Drafting Amendments to the 1992 Constitution.

Rural midwives rewarded with pay rise

 VietNamNet Bridge – The role of village midwives in the country's health system will officially be recognised when the Ministry of Health's circular 07/2013/TT-BYT comes into effect at the beginning of next month.

Northern highlands highlight local traditions

 VietNamNet Bridge – A photo contest on tourism in the northern highland region, to promote the beauty of its nature and people, will be launched in September.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 27/4

Business confidence up in Q1; Garment export to new markets sees strong growth; Treasury mobilises more money from Gov’t bonds; HCM City export rises in first four months

Mekong countries push sustainability

VietNamNet Bridge – A prosperous and environmentally sustainable Mekong region would build a strong and united ASEAN and contribute to maintaining peace, stability, co-operation and development in Asia and the world,

Carnival to light up Ha Long City

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Long Carnival on Saturday night will transform the city in the northern province of Quang Ninh into a colourful destination.

Flyover to blend with ancient heritage site

VietNamNet Bridge –The construction of a flyover at O Cho Dua junction in Dong Da District must harmonise with an ancient archaelogical site, said Ha Noi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen The Thao.

ASEAN leaders share common views on issues

VietNamNet Bridge – ASEAN needs to continue to unite and bring into full play its role to ensure peace, security and development in the region, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.

Institutional reform the most crucial demand

 VietNamNet Bridge – Institutional reform is now an urgent need for Vietnam to overcome the current critical situation, said economists and corporate leaders at a conference held in Hanoi last Thursday.

Port city shaken by million-USD black credit insolvency

VietNamNet Bridge - On April 24, the police of Le Chan District, the northern port city of Hai Phong confirmed that a case of black credit insolvency had occurred in the city, shaking the local public.

Vietnamese scientist honored by Polish President

VietNamNet Bridge - A Vietnamese scientist working in Poland was granted the state-level professor title by Polish President Bronisław Komorowski.

Korean movie star Kim Bum in Vietnam to introduce new movie

VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean actor Kim Bum arrived in HCM City yesterday, April 25, to prepare for the debut of his movie “The Gifted Hands” in Vietnam on April 30.

Dak Lak: Woman plants over 1,000 marijuana trees to feed pigs

VietNamNet Bridge – The police of Dak Lak province have discovered and destroyed more than 1,000 marijuana plants grown in the garden of a woman. The owner claimed that she grew marijuana to feed pigs and poultry.

Tourism official offers an apology to Australian tourist

VietNamNet Bridge – The chief of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on April 25 met with Mrs. Ilona Schultz, an Australian visitor who had to pay VND1.3 million ($75) for a 5km trip on a cyclo.

How many strategic partners are enough for Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge  - Vietnam has established "strategic partnership" with many countries and is that number enough for the country?

Gold price plunge makes investors puzzled

After the world’s gold price tumble and the heavy fluctuations of the domestic prices, the belief that gold is a safe shelter in the storm has become shaky.

Burning garbage in industrial scale with Vietnamese technology

An environment service company has successfully set up the garbage treatment system with the incineration technology with heat recovery.