Music venues face losses in crisis

 VietNamNet Bridge – Music cafes and bars in HCM City have been badly affected by economic downturn and other problems, leaving local artists and promoters struggle to earn a living.  

Former sex workers fight to forge new lives

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is a scorching day like any other during this time of year in HCM City. But it is a day different from many in the last 26 years of the life of Le Lan Chi.

Unique collection of over 1,000 endangered fish species

VietNamNet Bridge - Environmental pollution has made the disappearance of many native fish species. With the desire to keep a lot of fish specimens for education, the Dong Nai Museum has launched a very unique collection of fish.

Gadgets get pupils into hot water

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many students, especially those from big cities, are taking advantage of modern gadgets to cheat in exams.

Vietnamese complain smart phones get out of date too quickly

Smart phones tend to have shorter life circles, thus making users suffer for the big money they spend to buy them.

Engineer thanks fate for stunning art collection

Thai engineer, Tira Vanichtheeranont, had very little money or knowledge of art when he started his collection, yet time and again he has stumbled upon treasure and now owns over 2,000 pieces.

The Peak of Hon Ba Mountain

VietNamNet Bridge - Endowed by nature with a cool climate all year round, Hon Ba Mountain is considered “Da Lat of the Beach City”.

Stock market hoped to thrive in 2013

Financial experts have noted a stronger cash flow to the stock market in the last trading sessions of 2012. If the government successfully implements the solutions to support businesses, the stock market would prosper in 2013.

French family cycle for life

Ten years ago, after traveling around Vietnam and worked as nurses in Can Tho General Hospital for about six months, Deranville and his wife Lydie from France embraced a profound love for Vietnam.

The first foreigner granted Vietnamese citizenship

Being jailed in Chi Hoa Prison for advocating Vietnam’s revolution, André Marcel Menras was named Ho Cuong Quyet by his inmates. In 2009, he was the first foreigner who was granted the Vietnamese citizenship.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/2

Vietnam Airlines runs HCM City-Thanh Hoa route; Asiana Airlines to buy stake in shopping centre; Trade surplus with Americas hit 15 billion USD; Skills shortage threatens to stunt business growth

Vietnamese student travels alone to 33 countries

With little money from part-time jobs, a Hanoian man - Nguyen Van Thai, has traveled to the little known lands of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, during the 8 years of study in France.

Tax authority gets tough on firms

The Viet Nam General Department of Taxation plans to examine over 63,200 enterprises this year, while conducting thorough inspections of around 8,700 firms in order to crack down on businesses suspected to have used transfer pricing.

Disabled activist makes difference

VietNamNet Bridge – Her first club, named Doi Rat Dep, was a simple, thatched-roof structure, where people with disabilities would share jokes, sing and talk until the late hours.

Co Chat silk thread

When speaking about the weaving craft in Nam Dinh Province, it is impossible not to mention Co Chat Silk Village because it is considered the cradle of producing the best quality silk thread.  

5th edition of land law covers new important points

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 5th edition of the Land Law, which is now open for public comments, consists of a number of new important points,

Badminton player to play Yonex All England Open

Nguyen Tien Minh, who ranked eighth in the world, will take part in the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships that is to open on March 5 in London, the UK.

How Coca Cola gave Vietnamese partners a boot?

VietNamNet Bridge – Turning up in the Vietnamese market as a partner in the joint ventures with Vietnamese partners, Coca Cola has given Vietnamese partners, one after another--a boot, to become the only owner in the enterprises.

Military memories of Truong Sa Dong island

Tran Van Xuat has not been back to Truong Sa Dong Island in the Truong Sa Archipelago since he completed his military service 29 years ago, but memories of the island still appear in his dreams.

A perfect day at Phu Cuong Waterfall

 VietNamNet Bridge – We rode on a motorbike from the center of Pleiku City to make the short journey to Phu Cuong Waterfall, one of the destinations in Gia Lai Province.

National Assembly with external imprints in 2012

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation paid official visits to Thailand and Japan on December 3-8, 2012.

Vietnam to host 46th Int'l Chemistry Olympiad

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city of Hanoi will host the 46th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from July 20-29 in 2014.

Researchers to get more benefits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan spoke to Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about proposed measures to increase financial incentives for research and development.

Dozens of strong magnetic storms may enter Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam may be affected by 40 to 45 magnetic storms with the strongest intensity in 2013.

In crisis, multi-million dollar villas attract Vietnamese millionaires

VietNamNet Bridge – While the real estate market gets frozen, multi-million dollar villas still can be sold well. It’s now the right time for the “big guys” to buy luxurious villas, as they have become cheaper than ever.