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Executives born in 1960s gain big success in 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - CEOs born under the metal element are believed to be consistent and iron willed. This may have been the reason they were so successful in 2015.

The most important educational events in 2015

In 2015, the national high school finals, the first 2-in-1 national exam was organized in Vietnam instead of two separate ones – high school finals and university entrance exam – as part of education reform in Vietnam.

PM highlights TPP opportunities and challenges

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Trans-Pacific Partnership deal is set to facilitate trade and investment, bringing more benefits to production, business, workers and consumers,

Should Vietnam develop an aerospace industry?

VietNamNet Bridge - It will take Vietnam hundreds of years to develop an aerospace industry of its own, experts say.

Photos: Winning artworks at Hanoi Calligraphy Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100 artworks from 54 calligraphers have been showcased at the 2016 spring calligraphy festival which closed on February 15 in Hanoi's Temple of Literature. 

Thai products popular in domestic market

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese products are facing fierce competition from Thailand imports in the local market as Thai companies increasingly expand their presence in the country.

Hue Citadel brings back the golden era of fashion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hue Citadel is recreating the fashion of the golden age of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) every Friday evening from 8:00 pm-9:30 pm from now through May 4.

VN Muaythai team target two golds at Asian Beach Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national Muaythai (Thai boxing) aims to win two gold medals at the coming fifth Asian Beach Games (ABG) in Vietnam in September.

Artem called up to play for VN national tennis team

Vu Artem of Binh Duong has been called up to the national tennis team to prepare for the Asia/Oceania zone Group 2, Davis Cup 2016 to be held in Indonesia on March 4-6.

Vietnam unable to hold back Thailand

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam went down 1-3 against Thailand yesterday (Feb 16) in the final match of Group C in the Asian Football Confederation Futsal Championship 2016 in Uzbekistan, which also decided who would top the group.

Will garment companies reap huge benefits from TPP when tariffs fall?

Vietnamese textile & garment companies won’t directly benefit from the $1 billion worth of tax from sales to the US once the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) takes effect, officials have affirmed. 


Teachers’ freedom of speech limited on Facebook

VietNamNet Bridge - Many teachers have been disciplined recently because they clicked ‘like’ or made comments on Facebook.

Despite tax hike, Vietnam still attractive to foreign auto manufacturers

VietNamNet Bridge - While complaining about difficulties, foreign automobile manufacturers still could reap fruit in 2015. Despite big problems, they still want to cooperate with Vietnam’s automobile industry.

Classes connect students globally

Despite geographical distance and cultural differences, the project to connect classes in all nations worldwide has helped students of all nationalities come closer to each other and it has offered an interesting playground for them all. 

Thailand diverts Mekong, Vietnam put in danger

Thailand has begun taking water from the Mekong River and pumping it into its northeastern areas, which are suffering from drought. However, it did not consult in advance with neighboring countries, which are all members of MRC.

Tour enables visitors to explore Vietnamese life through a lens

 VietNamNet Bridge – A trip can definitely be much less fulfilling if one cannot keep photographs of places visited, beautiful scenery, happy locals or even just miscellaneous things that catch one's eye.

Narcissus flower colours the New Year

VietNamNet Bridge – Once only access ible to wealthy families, the Narcissus flower has come back into style as a delicate way to ring in the lunar New Year.

Teenager watches over cemetery of unborn babies

 The first thought coming to everyone's mind when thinking about holding and burying aborted fetuses is fright. To Nguyen Khac Toan, he turns such frightening feelings into deep sympathy and determination to devote the rest of his life

Experts question investment effects of overseas remittance

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam wants to drive the capital flow from kieu hoi, or overseas remittance, into production and business, rather than spending. 

M-commerce gears up, outstrips PC-commerce

VietNamNet Bridge - E-commerce firms say m-commerce will be the key in their business development strategy in 2016 and upcoming years.