Telcos speak to different segments

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local telcos have raced for increased subscribers with the current mobile subscriber number having surpassed 140 million.

Tay women's brocade in Tuyen Quang

VietNamNet Bridge - There were times the traditional brocade weaving craft of the Tay people in Tuyen Quang Province was at risk of disappearing. Thanks to the locals' great efforts, it has been preserved and developed.

Vietnam-Japan announce friendship year 2013

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Vietnam strengthened the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership and boosted bilateral cooperation on politics, security and national defence.

Air carriers fighting over domestic market share

VietNamNet Bridge – Airlines have been trying every possible means to scramble for the market share. However, analysts comment that the competition in the domestic aviation market is not stiffer than ever.

The top knife and scissors makers of the North

In the traditional knife and scissor making village of Da Sy, Hanoi, Mr. Hoang Van Dieu is honored as the top artisan. Scissors carved with his name are popular throughout the countries and exported to Laos and Cambodia.

Safety net urged for workers whose bosses abscond

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs recently asked the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to help workers who became unemployed after their companies’ bosses ran away

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/2

Hope for Vietnam’s steady growth in 2013; FDI pours into northern localities; Deloitte upbeat about Vietnam’s competitiveness; Pepper production - something of a paradox

The Mong ethnic group’s martial arts

Bac Viet Martial Arts School was established based on the traditional martial arts of the ethnic groups, particularly the Mong ethnic people in the Northwestern region.

Discovering Vietnam with Martin Yan

In a 26-episode reality show ‘Martin Yan-Taste of Vietnam’, the world famous Chinese American chef Martin Yan travels through 15 provinces and cities across Vietnam and relates interesting stories on Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

Hanoi’s quietest day in the year

VietNamNet Bridge - Let's enjoy the quietest day in the year - the first day of the lunar New Year (February 10) in Hanoi and HCM City through pictures:

Asking for scripts at new-year spring festival

VietNamNet Bridge – The Spring Festival at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) opened this morning, February 11, with many activities.

HCMC: Developers told to use green materials

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a circular on the use of unbaked bricks in local buildings, aiming to boost the production and use of "green" building materials.

Toy fair for children

VietNamNet Bridge – This toy fair for children opens once a year on the second day of the lunar year in the northern province of Thai Binh. This year the fair took place on February 11.

Wood firms still unaware of EU import requirement

 VietNamNet Bridge – From March 3, wood makers will have to explain the origins of their products in order to export to the European Union (EU) market, but many enterprises are still not aware of this requirement.

School curriculum to include lessons on Vietnam’s Sea, Islands

From now on, school curriculum in the central province of Khanh Hoa will include lesson chapters on Vietnam's Sea and Islands, with pictures and documents showing the country’s sovereignty.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 11/2

New Delhi showcases India’s cultural vestiges in Vietnam; Historic Hanoi: A 3D journey back in time; 2013 Book Street Festival opens in HCMC; Plan approved to preserve Stone Plateau

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 11/2

Tet for the poor; US Ambassador extends Lunar New Year message; Early Tet for southwestern islanders; Students in Cuba meet for Tet celebration party; Japan funds school, hospital projects

Vietnamese New Year customs

The Lunar New Year Festival is the most important popular in Viet Nam as during the time, Vietnamese people practice a number of New Year customs.  1. Clean and decorate the home

Adele wins best pop solo performance Grammy

British songstress Adele won the Grammy for best pop solo performance, the first award handed out during the main event on the music industry's biggest night of the year.

Japanese archeologists claim unique bond with Vietnam’s history

For the last 12 years, two Japanese archeologists have been living in the country only because of their deep love for Vietnamese history.

The ancient tea trees in Suoi Giang

Situated at an altitude of nearly 1,400 meters above sea level, through the winding but fascinating road, Suoi Giang, Yen Bai province) appears in front of visitors with the oldest tea trees in Vietnam.

Telecoms industry to experience shake up

 VietNamNet Bridge – Telecommunications companies will be restructured this year to ensure that there are only three or four healthy companies in the market.

Voulez-Vous sets food passions alight

Having enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on one of Hoi An’s beautiful beaches, hungry visitors can satisfy their appetites with dinner at Voulez-Vous restaurant in Hai Ba Trung Street is a favourite site for tourists ending the afternoon with dinner.

Vietnam hosts overseas New Year receptions

The Vietnamese Permanent Representative Mission to ASEAN hosted a reception on the occasion of the Year of Snake 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 7.

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