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.

Southern Traditional Cake Festival to be held in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – The third Southern Traditional Cake Festival will take place from April 26 to May 1 at the Phu Tho Stadium in District 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Italy's named PM vows to form slimmed-down gov't

Italy's new Prime Minister-Designate Enrico Letta held party consultations on Thursday to put together a large coalition under the direction of reelected President Giorgio Napolitano,

Activities celebrate Quang Ngai sea week

VietNamNet Bridge – A wide range of activities took place in the central province of Quang Ngai on April 25 to celebrate “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” and the 2013 Quang Ngai Sea and Island Cultural Week.

US Consul General works with Hoang Sa administration

VietNamNet Bridge – A delegation of the US Consulate General led by Consul General Le Thanh An recently visited and held a working session with the Hoang Sa island district People’s Committee.

Rice paradox

VietNamNet Bridge – Changing crops very offent and being disorganized is a vicious cycle that erodes the strength and capital of farmer families

Hanoi police arrest illegal debt collectors using “dirty bombs"

VietNamNet Bridge - Police of Cau Giay District, Hanoi, have arrested a gang of illegal debt collectors who usually used "dirty bombs" (mixture of shrimp paste, lubricant oil, etc.) to threaten debtors.

Athletes to take part in paragliding accuracy quest

VietNamNet Bridge – Three Vietnamese athletes will take part in the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup in Indonesia today (April 26).