Start-up plans canceled in economic crisis

VietNamNet Bridge – In previous years, young people tended to start up their own business after finishing school. However, the big difficulties in the economic crisis have made them shrink back.

Unbelieve: Man asked friend to rape his wife

VietNamNet Bridge - The police of Nam Dan district, Nghe An Province, have prosecuted and arrested Nguyen Duc Mao and Ngo Tri Duong on charges of rape.

Vung Tau uses flowers to maintain beach environment

 More than 1,000 m2 of the Long Hai coastal alluvial in Vung Tau city has been covered by flowers and trees, using the technology from the Middle East. This model will be replicated along the coast of Vietnam.

Poetry Day 2013 targets youth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Writers’ Association President Huu Thinh has announced young people will be main subjects of the 2013 Vietnamese Poetry Day on February 22–24.

Vietnam’s only female snake raiser

Being the first woman to run the largest snake farm in the country is not an easy task, especially for someone who was always terrified of the smallest reptile.

Home-stay tour in stilt houses

For the Thai people, “home-stay guest in stilt house” refers to distinguished guests from far hamlets who visit their houses. However, it means a unique tourism product for the Thai people in Lac Hamlet, Mai Chau District, Hoa Binh Province.

VN-Australia: From the steel bridge to the bridge of knowledge

VietNamNet Bridge - To come to a decision to allow RMIT to enter Vietnam, the government then had a great political determination before the reservation and worry of a country that began to open up.

Adults are the…barrier to sex education

The policy on saying “no” to pre-marriage sex and the scrutiny kept by parents and teachers are the biggest barriers to the sexual health education to minors.

Vietnamese noodles: a cultural pho-nomenon

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Hanoi, it is a truth universally acknowledged that the best pho noodle soup is found in the grimiest restaurants, where the staff are rude, the queues long, and the surroundings spartan at best.

Vietnam’s story about economic growth and inflation

VietNamNet Bridge – The government plans to pump huge amounts of capital into circulation to rescue the real estate market and settle bad debts. Will this make the high inflation return?

Nguyen Quang Dieu, the youngest professor in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Mr. Nguyen Quang Dieu was granted the title of professor in 2011 at the age of 37, becoming the youngest professor in Vietnam.

Elbow blows

Elbow blows in a strong, flexible and getting-close offensive are considered one of the fortes of the Vietnamese traditional martial arts in general and Binh Dinh Gia Martial Arts School in particular.

Hanoian brings African baobabs to life

Deciduous baobab trees are sprouting in Hanoi. Adansonia digitata has a wide trunk and produces flowers up to 17cm wide. Nguyen Van Nga, a Hanoian farmer, is proud to say that he is caring for 108 African baobab trees.

The street with many village gateways in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Existed for many generations, through rain and sunshine, a dozen of village gateways are well preserved in Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.

Vietnam-RoK boost strategic cooperative partnership

On January 13-16, 2013, Mr. Kang Chang-hee, Speaker of the NA of the Republic of Korea paid an official visit to Vietnam.

Precious Buddhist statues stand test of time

 Da Nang monk Thich Tu Nghiem has amassed a dazzling collection of over 200 Buddhist statues made from wood, silver, brass and even ox horn. Now he plans to hold an exhibition at his pagoda to pass on the treasures to future generations. 

Top 10 taboos during Vietnamese Tet

For Vietnamese people, Tet is a wonderful occasion for family reunion but certain things must not be done during this festive season.

Hospitals try to bring back doubtful patients

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Hoai Son was tired. Tired of waiting, tired of the bad attitude of doctors and nurses at local hospitals, and tired of sharing his bed with other patients.

One life devoted to Vietnamese studies

Dr. Hoang Trong Phien is one of the leading scientists in Vietnamese studies. He is not only known as a famous expert on grammar studies but is also the founder of the subject on teaching Vietnamese to foreigners in Vietnam.

Hanoi to vibe with ‘death jazz' concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese jazz band Soil & Pimp Sessions will join local jazz funk group Nga Tu Mat Dien in a performance in Ha Noi on March 2.

Big dykes inflict major environmental damage

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dykes that encircle large rice fields in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta could have negative environmental impacts in the long run and any economic benefits farmers get will be short-lived, experts warn.

Centennial folk player still facing the music

Chau Dinh Khoa, a 104-year-old musician in the central province of Quang Binh has devoted his life to preserving and teaching traditional folk music.

Art performance welcomes spring arrival

Artist Dao Anh Khanh will dance, sing and perform rock music for special guests at his upcoming show Dao Xuan on February 25 at his house in Ngoc Thuy, Gia Lam, Ha Noi.

Green labels for accommodation facilities

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has announced the Green Tourism Label standard which will be issued for accommodation facilities, restaurants, rest stops and tourist sites.

Air pollution increases chances of underweight babies

 Air pollution increases 10 percent chances of underweight babies, said a study Wednesday in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.