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Vietnam active at ASEAN-US Summit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam was an active attendee at the recently concluded ASEAN-US Summit in California, significantly contributing to the success of the event,

In pictures: God of Wealth Day ‘gold rush’ in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Gold shops in Hanoi are reporting large numbers of buyers are queuing outside their stores to buy the precious metal on – God of Wealth Day – the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.

Not all big players can succeed in fast-food market

VietNamNet Bridge - Many well-known fast food brands are jumping into the Vietnamese market through franchise contracts.

Most beautiful monastery in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Set atop Tay Thien Mountain in Vinh Phuc Province, 85km west of Hanoi, the Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery offers serene surroundings with majestic all-inspiring views and is a wonderfully refreshing place to visit. 

VN top model Hoang Thuy shines in London

 VietNamNet Bridge – The winner of Vietnam Next Top Model 2011, Hoang Thuy, has made a great impression on audiences at the Pure London Show.

Young lecturer creates water distillation equipment

VietNamNet Bridge - The water distillation equipment uses solar energy, has low production costs and has many outstanding features.

Grocery shopping services boom in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Grocery shopping services are expected to develop strongly in Vietnam as people want to order food and essential goods without having to leave their homes or offices.

French Cultural Centre hosts Nguyen The Hung's painting exhibition in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty paintings by Nguyen The Hung are on display at an exhibition entitled Da Dien (Polyhedra) in Ha Noi, featuring bright colours and sprouts that represent life.

Over 1,100 tons of fish kill by pollution in Mekong Detal provinces

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 1,119 tonnes of fish raised in cages along the Cai Vung River died from February 3 to 9, according to the latest statistics released by the An Giang and Dong Thap provinces' agricultural sector

Image: Thousands of people sit on the street to pray for relief from bad luck

Thousands of people flocked to Phuc Khanh Pagoda in Dong Da District, Hanoi on February 15 to pray for relief from bad luck believed to be brought about by Rahukalam. They stand and kneel in a large area in front of the pagoda, even on the street.

Vietnamese-American actress to star in 'Star Wars 8'

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kelly Marie Tran, an actress of Vietnamese origin, has been selected as the cast member of Star Wars Episode VIII-an upcoming American epic space opera film written and directed by Rian Johnson.

Benefits encourage IP workers to return after Tet holiday

 VietNamNet Bridge – Between 85 and 95 per cent of workers returned to their jobs in industrial parks in HCM City and the southern provinces after Tet (Lunar New Year) thanks to benefits they received before and after the holiday.

US becomes Viet Nam's top trade partner ahead of TPP

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US has become Viet Nam's leading trade and investment partner, which has been reflected through impressive trade values between the two countries over recent years.

HCM City cuts back red tape

 VietNamNet Bridge – Administrative reform in all fields is at the top of the agenda for HCM City this year as it bids to attract more foreign investment and improve the business climate.

VN needs more private firms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc talked to Tuoi Tre (Youth) about encouraging businesses to get started as the country faces higher competition from free trade pacts.

Workshop focuses on 3D animation of archaeological objects

VietNamNet Bridge – Unique historical treasures of Vietnam will be presented in three 3D animations at a scientific workshop in Hanoi that will be attended by Vietnamese and German experts.

Vietnam takes steps to address Zika virus risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – No cases of Zika fever have been reported in Viet Nam so far, but the country is expanding surveillance as the world epidemic situation becomes more serious, a health official said.

Hoi An sells unique bamboo bikes

 VietNamNet Bridge – A man in the central province of Quang Nam has been making big money from building bamboo-framed bikes which have attracted many foreign customers.

Vingroup earns $1.5b in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Real estate developer Vingroup (VIC) earned VND33.8 trillion (US$1.5 billion) in sales and VND1.419 trillion ($63.3 million) in after-tax profits in 2015.

Banks vie for customers in card payment market

VietNamNet Bridge - The number of cards issued by small and medium-sized commercial banks and the payment value via cards increased sharply by 55 percent in a two-year period.