Bui Chi Thanh has been credited with demonstrating and defining the origin and history of dancing art of the Muong ethnic group. He has also made contribution to reviving a valuable cultural heritage that once was at risk of falling into oblivion.

Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lang is one of seven women who was granted the Vietnamese Women’s Award in 2011 for her outstanding achievements in producing dozens of hybrid rice varieties that are salt resistant and have high output and good quality.

VietNamNet Bridge – A trees yielding five kinds of fruits or a banana tree with six bunches are exotic trees that are generated by human or nature.

Vietnamese martial arts have a system of performances with different weapon. Apart from  common weapons, each martial arts school uses a distinctive one, such as the two carp weapon of Hong Quyen Chu Gia Martial Arts.

Any person recalling the Paris peace negotiations would be hard-pressed to forget the image of a petite woman. She is Nguyen Thi Binh, known worldwide as "Madame Binh".

VietNamNet Bridge – At the age of 31, Mr. Nguyen Minh Sang became the mayor of a city of the state of Victoria. Sang is the first Asian who becomes a mayor in Australia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of tourism and wind power projects in Binh Thuan Province are now frozen because beneath the areas for development of these projects are titanium awaiting extraction.

Looking back to very difficult days of the past, middle aged Vietnamese people recall how important it was to wear a crisp ironed shirt on Tet Lunar New Year.

An opportunity to study abroad is a dream for many, but only a few manage to take advantage of this chance effectively.

 VietNamNet Bridge – I have been settled in Ha Noi for two months now and my adaptation is progressing well. Every day though I live a new adventure filled with a lack of linguistic understanding

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite unfavourable weather, fishermen nationwide caught 202,500 tonnes of fish in January, up 3.8 per cent against the same period last year,

A man in Gia Lai Province has voluntarily taken on the job of caring for dozens of people with mental disabilities in his home.

Hanoi spruces up for Valentine’s Day; Activities mark Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da Victory; Female artist creates largest ceramic mosaic flag of Vietnam

Building material industry needs support to overcome economic difficulties; Free chat software market heats up with competition; Viet Nam becomes largest investor in Laos

This year sees a wide range of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and some other countries, including two strategic partners in Asia: Japan and India.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As alcohol abuse increases, health experts warn that the habit could take a devastating toll on future generations.

In 2013, the tourism sector expects to further gain better performance when Viet Nam continues to be a friendly and attractive destination for international tourists.

Professor Phuong Luu is a famous literary critic and theorist in Vietnam. In 2010, he was honourablly presented the Ho Chi Minh Award for scientists who have made excellent contributions to Vietnam's science and technology.

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2012, nearly 7,000 of labor accidents happened in Vietnam, killing 606 people, injuring more than 6,300 others, causing property damage of VND11 billion ($500,000).

Fiddly art forms that take patience are not for everyone, but one woman who has suffered paralysis from childhood finds a profound sense of achievement and pride in the painstaking art of paper quilling.

 Hanoi is the land of noodles and dumplings in daunting variety. At least, that is what British visitor David Bobby had concluded local culinary after his three-week trip around the capital city.

A lot of purely Vietnamese cosmetics brands have quietly disappeared from the market because they could not survive the stiff competition with the foreign giants, who could pour multi-billions of dong into ad campaigns.

Pre-school education has revived after a period of being left abandoned.

Experts have warned the growing popularity of Vietnamese cuisine makes it even more imperative that dishes remain loyal to their origins. 

Illegal gold digging has been devastating the ecosystem, because cyanide, the toxic substance used during the digging, may poison the living environment.