82-year-old man dies on visit to his fiancé

VietNamNet Bridge - Darkness and being unfamiliar with the road made an 82 year-old man in Kon Tum Province fall into a well and die.

Interesting facts about Vietnam food

 There isadmirably a great balance between vegetable and meats, as well as a selectiveuse of spices to reach a fine taste. Vietnamese food can be considered one ofthe healthiest cuisines worldwide. 

Vietnamese people “eat to die”?

VietNamNet Bridge - Dr. Dang Lich, Head of the Cardiovascular Ward of the Hanoi-based Huu Nghi Hospital says that he has met many people who died because of eating and drinking.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/3

Inventory index posts increase; Vietnam signs contracts to export 2.9 million tons of rice; Wood product exports hoped to grow further in US; State Bank seeks to curb cash transactions

Vietnamese bonds failing to compete in overseas markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only three Vietnamese bonds are listed on the international market, and their liquidity remains low.

It’s the age of food courts

Restaurants clearly can bring fat profits to the investors. However, the restaurants need to be managed in a professional way. The model of “food court” is now dominating

HIV sufferers handed chance to harvest hope

Thanks to the dedicated Women's Union in Thanh Hoa Province, families, particularly those affected by HIV, are being given opportunities to turn their lives around and develop a lasting legacy. 

Reform a hard nut to crack, says economist

Vietnam has to surmount numerous obstacles to successfully implement the recently-approved economic restructuring plan, said an economist.

Safety of movie sets draws attention

A tragic blast last week caused by the unsafe storage of explosives used in movie special effects has once again raised concerns about the safety of the equipment and props used in Vietnamese film productions.

Trade groups lack skilled personnel

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s business associations are struggling to attract new members and come up with long-term plans for growth.

Young intellectuals left scratching their heads

No one expects to lose their job, but during this difficult economic time, even high-level corporate workers are being dismissed in record numbers.

Rubber Trees in Binh Phuoc

Recently, Binh Phuoc People’s Committee decided to the rubber tree as a symbolic image of the province that will be placed at the traffic circle in the Dong Xoai Town. It shows that rubber trees are the strength of this locality.

Rewards for rural teachers

A newly-released Government decree designed to provide favourable treatment for teachers and educational officials in deprived areas is expected to encourage them to become more devoted to their careers.

Anti-cancer pharmaceutical substance made at Da Lat nuclear reactor

The Da Lat nuclear reactor has been providing different radioactive substances to 23 nuclear medicine faculties nationwide, once every two weeks, serving the diagnosis and treatment of 300,000 patients every year.

Character building calligraphy proves a hit

Once the preserve of ancient scholars and elites, calligraphy has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years as anxious students seek hangings in ancient Han-Nôm characters which are thought to bring good luck. 

Tour offers green perspective

As perhaps Ha Noi’s most tranquil spot, it is difficult to think of many ways to improve the experience of wandering around the West Lake.

Restaurant business: from street restaurants to food courts

A restaurant with 70 seats and the space area of 150 square meter can obtain the turnover of VND1 billion a month.

Getting a handle on festival season

Ministry for Culture, Sports and Tourism deputy chief inspector Pham Xuan Phuc spoke with the newspaper Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourer) about the chaos experienced during major spring festivals.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 3/3

Three people get burns in explosion at bus station in Can Tho City; Rare wood found under river near Phong Nha-Ke Bang national park; Can Tho Province in urgent need of doctors

Public employees must attain higher standards

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Tran Anh Tuan spoke to Viet Nam Economics Times about measures to boost the performances of civil servants

“Money” trees

People in Hien Quan commune, Phu Tho province, compare gao tia trees with ATMs. They even do not need to transfer money to these “ATMs” but they can “withdraw” tens of thousands of USD from the trees thanks to collection mistletoes from the trees.

Vietnam to have three hospitals for transgender surgery

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health will officially name the three hospitals in Vietnam that are permitted to perform transgender surgery in early May.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/3

Curb on licences for titanium exploitation; Foreign investment in healthcare sector stagnant; Ministry to oversee tax on used car imports; Vietnam partners with India in biotechnology

Son La Hydropower Plant - project of the century

VietNamNet Bridge – The Son La Hydropower Plant, the largest project in Southeast Asia, is not only the pride of the country but it also marks an outstanding growth of the electric sector of Vietnam today.

SCIC seeks to acquire non-core stakes of State groups

Efforts by State-owned groups and corporations to withdraw from non-core businesses may be given a boost if the Prime Minister approves a proposal by the State Capital Investment Corporation to acquire such stakes.