The Vietnam-US relationship has successfully moved from former enemy to friend, as seen in the comprehensive partnership formed in politics, economy, foreign affairs, education, science and technology, and national defence-security,

VietNamNet Bridge – If you look for a place to stay up late, there is a 24-hour coffee shop in town. Located in the heart of HCMC, Thuc (awake) Café has emerged as a popular venue for coffee enthusiasts since it is open round the clock. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The high price of pepper, combined with a drop in coffee prices, has caused many farmers to switch to cultivating pepper vines.

VietNamNet Bridge – Although they have earned wide recognition, amateur bands in HCM City are still working to improve their skills and achieve their dreams through revolutionary music.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Tien Loc, president of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), talks with Nhan Dan Cuoi Tuan Newspaper about creating a good business environment in Viet Nam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will face challenges in implementing policies and laws on environmental protection, especially in industries seeing strong growth, said Nick Thorpe from the People and Nature Reconciliation centre.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In addition to Son Doong Cave tour, domestic and foreign adventurers will have more chance to discover stalactites and stalagmites at Hang Va and Nuoc Nut caves through a new route launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – High-rise construction increasingly threatens architecture and urban planning in the Old Quarter.

VietNamNet Bridge – Van Ngoc Tu won the 19th Olympic berth for Viet Nam after the International Judo Federation announced its latest rankings yesterday, May 31. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Yesterday coach Hoang Anh Tuan finalised 24 players for the U21 Viet Nam national men’s football squad to take part in the four-team Nations Cup in Malaysia on June 3-5.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The charming beauty of Vietnamese women in ao dai traditional dress provides endless inspiration for artists, including overseas Vietnamese painter Dang Thong Tuyen.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cigarette smoke affects some 30 million non-smokers, especially women and children in Viet Nam, according to the Ministry of Health.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Funds from the State budget and international sponsors for malaria elimination initiatives have declined in recent years, creating difficulties for meeting the 2030 target,

 VietNamNet Bridge – For the fresh-faced expat in Ha Noi the adjustment to Viet Nam’s pace of life can be overwhelming at times.

 VietNamNet Bridge – On May 10 the Viet Nam Competition Authority warned that the import tax on crude and refined edible oils, reduced from 3 per cent this month to 2 per cent, would be scrapped altogether in May 2017.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of new books for children of Vietnamese and international authors will be released during the summer.

VietNamNet Bridge – Environmental protection in Ha Long Bay, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, remains difficult as large amounts of rubbish are generated by tourists and rubbish collection activity is not effective,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Five students reportedly drowned in three districts of central Nghe An Province yesterday afternoon.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Sunday, May 29, confirmed that 2.2 tonnes of Vietfoods sausages, which had been confiscated by the Ha Noi Market Watch, were safe.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two talented Vietnamese badminton players Nguyen Tien Minh and Vu Thi Trang are set to compete at Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, heard a press conference on May 30 in Hanoi.