The ages of the kids who use brand name goods

VietNamNet Bridge – The distinction between the students from rich and from common families is evident within primary schools and has raised worries among parents.

Fake driving license on sale!

VietNamNet Bridge - Getting a driving license in many southern provinces such as Soc Trang, An Giang, Long An and Binh Thuan is just a piece of cake, as long as you have enough money.

Legendary peaks lend succor

VietNamNet Bridge - In the middle of a small valley in the northern province of Ha Giang, the Fairy Mountain in Quan Ba District rises gracefully from terraced rice fiel.

HCM City: Actress enters final list of NA candidates

HCM City’s final list of 41 candidates for the 13th National Assembly election was completed on April 14, and includes actress-film director Hong Anh and four independent candidates.

Thach Khe iron super project getting stuck due to lack of capital

VietNamNet Bridge – The fact that the shareholders of Thach Khe iron super project have been slow in contributing capital has seriously affected the project implementation.

Students cut down expenses to survive the price storm

VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of “initiatives” have been applied by students in order to help students cut down expenses in the price storm: preparing meals themselves instead of going out to eat, going to school on bicycles instead of motorbikes.

Lung Cu offers northern exposure

VietNamNet Bridge – If you get the chance to visit the northernmost province of Ha Giang, you should not miss the opportunity to take in the imposing landscapes of Lung Cu and the diverse groups of ethnic people that live there.

Vietnamese American girl’s clips attracts huge views on Youtube

VietNamNet Bridge – The video clips of a 11-year-old Vietnamese American girl named Virginia Nguyen, have attracted hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube.

Celebrities selected to run for HCM city election

VietNamNet Bridge - Several famous female singers and actresses have been included in the list of 161 official candidates for the 8th Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council election.

Information insecurity danger for Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam ranked fifth among 10 nations worldwide most at risk from information insecurity in 2010, according to the Vietnam Information Security Association (Visa).

FPT cooperating with Facebook

VietNamNet Bridge – Though running its own social network already, the Corporation of Finance and Promoting Technology (FPT) still has decided to sign an agreement with the social network Facebook.

Only white flamboyant in Vietnam multiplied

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr. Ha Ngoc Mai has successfully multiplied the only white flamboyant tree in Vietnam using the sowing method.

Obama in Chicago for re-election bid; homecoming not so sweet for some

President Obama returned to his hometown Chicago on Thursday to kick start his campaign for a second term, and raise millions of dollars to finance his 2012 re-election bid.

Nation lacks funds for dyke upgrades

VietNamNet Bridge – Many of the country's dykes are ineffective and desperately in need of repair but there is no money for the work, according to the director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's Flood Prevention

Pop idol Justin Bieber in row with Israeli PM over "PR" meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to cancel a meeting with international pop sensation Justin Bieber, on the eve of the teenage idol's first concert in Israel, according to local media.

Exports increases make companies worried stiff

VietNamNet Bridge – Though seafood and garment companies had an impressive growth rate in export turnover in the first quarter of the year, they did not have good profits.  Some companies even incurred losses.

U.S. FDA approves new treatment for large brain aneurysms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Wednesday that it has approved the cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System for surgery on brain aneurysms that are difficult to manage because of their size and shape.

Insurance industry calls for reform

The Association of Vietnamese Insurers is calling for a more transparent legal framework for the insurance industry for the industry to be in place by the time the amended Law on the Insurance Business takes effect in July.

Vietnam’s huge state-owned ship detained in China

VietNamNet Bridge - Vinalines Global, a ship owned by state-run Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), is being detained in China due to a trade dispute, Vinalines general director Nguyen Canh Viet confirmed.

Viet Nam to hold first big festival for ethnic youth

VietNamNet Bridge – A festival for young ethnic people will be held for the first time with the participation of representatives from 54 ethnic groups from across the country.

Finns look to cut open ethanol opportunities

VietNamNet Bridge - A Finnish technology leader is eager to cultivate the world’s most modern ethanol manufacturing technology in Vietnam.

Co-operation opportunities sought with Slovakia firms

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam continues to welcome businesses from the Republic of Slovakia to seek co-operation and investment opportunities in the country, President Nguyen Minh Triet said.

SPORTS IN BRIEF 15/4

Vovinam coaches travel to Laos; Shooter comes fifth at World Cup; Children to join Arsenal festival; VN tread water in rankings; Lien Viet take Hung Vuong Cup

Hand, foot, mouth disease kills three in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Preventive Medicine Centre reported that hand, foot and mouth disease caused three fatalities last month but its incidence has increased sharply since.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 15/4

Travel firm urges visa extensions; European Food Festival popular; Hue to host craft festival; VN seeks Ha Long Bay votes; HCM City lists top tourism sites