Government clamps down on hazardous child labour

The government is drafting a circular that prohibit organisations and individual employers from hiring children for hazardous work.

New fees freeze used car market

Used-car traders are suffering tough times due to overwhelming supply.

Photos by mountain dwellers

Fifty ethnic minority people have been trained to become amateur photographers, under a photovoice project, part of the “Our Culture” project, organized by the Institute for Studies of Society Economy and Environment.

Warnings of danger given to people using well water

The underground water has also got infected with ammonium and arsenic, which is a big threat to local residents who cannot access the national water supply system.

Lune Feintrenie and Vietnamese culture in France

In Chézelles, France  there  is a treasure trove  of asian art. Beautiful works  by famous artists and former students of École Supérieure des Beaux-arts de L’indochine are featured in the exhibition of Thuy Nga.

Hiring CEOs not always best solution

Hiring CEOs is now in fashion. However, a lot breakup cases reported recently have made businessmen rethink.

PM passes new Vietnam-UK aviation pact

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a new aviation transport pact already signed by officials of Vietnam and the United Kingdom to enhance air transport ties between the two countries as well as investment and cooperation relations.

VN attends ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei

Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh proposed European Union members beef up cooperation with ASEAN in coping with challenges of non-traditional security, climate change, mitigation of natural disasters...

MobiFone and VinaPhone--both gold mines which VNPT wouldn’t cough out

Retaining the current resources to regulate the infrastructure is the reason VNPT has cited when suggesting merging the two mobile networks MobiFone and VinaPhone.

Arrows miss socio-economic target

Vietnam’s 2011 socio-economic development is under the microscope.

Tinh Bien during flood season

Visiting Tich Bien District in An Giang Province in southern Vietnam during the flood season, from July to October of the lunar calendar, visitors will be amazed at the daily activities of the local people in the flood area.

Vietnamese orchids

VietNamNet Bridge – Orchids are called “the queen of flowers” for their beauty and scents. Below are some species of orchids in Vietnam.

Vietnam attends 13th UNCTAD in Qatar

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga attended the 13 th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 13) in Doha, Qatar from April 21-26.

Agencies get puzzled in dealing with escaped FIEs

Watchdog agencies have been embarrassed in dealing with the debts left by the foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) after running away.

New draft law legalizes super-small flats

VietNamNet Bridge – Instead of covering at least 45 square meters as required by current regulations, apartments with a smaller size will be allowed in the near future, an official at the Construction Ministry has said.

John Balaban and the Queen of Nom Poetry

John Balaban has long held a fervent love for Vietnamese folk culture.

Administrative reform at ministries, provinces to be reviewed

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Home Affairs is collecting the opinion of citizens and organizations about the results of administrative reform at many ministries and provinces.

VAT may be cut by 50 per cent

The Ministry of Finance will likely recommend a proposal to slash the value added tax (VAT) by 50 per cent in a move to support businesses during the economic slowdown, said finance minister Vuong Dinh Hue.

Dung wins stage 12, Thuy retains yellow

Tran Quoc Dung of Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap won the 12th stage of HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday after passing national team member Bui Minh Thuy at the finish line.

Less common foreign languages now attract more learners

Following the movement of learning English, French and Chinese, Vietnam now witnesses the movement of learning less common foreign languages, because the language skills could be an advantage for Vietnamese to look for jobs.

Tough farming jobs excite expatriates

Many people said Tran Van Khoa in Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam was reckless when he took foreigners to work in rice fields. However, taking risk led him to success.

Program announced for 2012 London Cultural Olympiad

Program for the London 2012 Festival to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games was announced on Thursday.

Bang Lang - home to thousands of storks

Located in Binh Thoi Hamlet, Thoi Thuan Commune, Thot Not District, 52 kilometers from the center of Can Tho City, Bang Lang Stork Garden is a popular stop for tourists.

Foreigners eyeing Vietnamese pharmacy companies and domestic market

Under the current laws, foreign companies do not have the right to directly distribute pharmaceutical products in Vietnam. However, foreign investors still can see special investment opportunities in the Vietnamese market.

Opera Dido and Aeneas comes to town

Opera Dido and Aeneas by English pianist and composer Henry Purcell will be staged by HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) with support from Transposition Program from Norway at HCMC Opera House on May 9.