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President Ho’s birthday celebrated abroad

A series of activities have been held in many countries throughout the world to mark the 122nd birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

Travelling by hydrofoil boat wrought with dangers

Travelling by hydrofoil boat between HCM City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau is wrought with many dangers, as most of the boats are almost 20-years-old and badly in need of repairs and with several   serious accidents having occurred in the past.

Hi-tech projects dormant in hi-tech parks

A lot of investors have registered the investments at the Hoa Lac hi-tech park and got investment licenses, but have not taken any move to implement the projects.

A lot of rare fish species in danger

A lot of rare and precious fishes have been named in the Vietnam’s Red Book, because their existence has been threatened.

Odd fact in Hanoi

Parents who are always eager to seek useful addresses to enrich their children’s knowledge never think of taking their kids to museums, though nearly 20 museums of Hanoi are situated at the best locations.

Next iPhone may get larger screen: report

Apple's sixth generation of iPhone may have a larger screen than its previous models, U.S. media reported on Wednesday.

Exhibits of President Ho’s simple life

VietNamNet Bridge – Objects preserved at museums and the Presidential Palace partly shows President Ho Chi Minh’s simple life.

Capital flow to stock market to be tightened

A new worry has been raised that the capital flow to the stock market would be blocked when the watchdog agency releases a new circular on the organization and operation of securities companies.

The ancient land of Yen The

Yen The is a mountainous district in north-west Bac Giang Province. Today, Yen The has developed and become a bright spot of Bac Giang Province in the cause of economic development and new life construction.

A third scenario for national economy?

Lawmakers are asking the government to draft a new scenario for the national economy, as the economic slowdown is looming large and the 6-6.5 percent GDP target set for this year is unlikely to be met.    

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/5

Drought hits summer crop; Investors slow to partner State; Ministry delays plan for property market; Coal shortage may affect power sector: Vinacomin; Twenty-six per cent had a pessimistic outlook; Auto sales plunge in April

Facebook CEO marries longtime girlfriend

Online social network company Facebook's co-founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg announced on his Facebook timeline Saturday evening that he and longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan have tied the knot.

Young Vietnamese has passion for math’s, mechanical engineering

Passion for mathematics and mechanical engineering has led 27-year -old Nguyen Binh Duong, from the central highland province of Dak Lak, to achieve phenomenal success in his studies.

University forges signature of Minister

The inspectorate of the Ministry of Education announced the conclusion of a report that revealed widespread violations in joint training programmes by Haiphong Medical University.

Incense making in Cao Thon village

VietNamNet Bridge – Cao Thon craft village in the northern province of Hung Yen is among the largest incense-making villages in Vietnam.

Firms’ SOS to spark big rescue

Local enterprises’ dramatic SOS has pushed the government to roll out a major rescue package. However, it is unclear whether the rescue package will actually keep firms afloat.

Fuel firms reap big gains

Local fuel traders are gaining handsome profits, at up to VND1,000 per liter of gasoline sold, as global fuel prices have kept falling.

Da Nang museum receives royal decree

The Da Nang Museum received a 170-year-old royal decree nominating a mandarin to lead troops to defend the city's Dien Hai Citadel during the reign of King Minh Mang.

Rare pictures of President Ho Chi Minh

VietNamNet Bridge introduces rare portraits of President Ho Chi Minh, on the occasion of his 122nd birthday.

Vinasat-2 to start service in Q3

The telecom satellite Vinasat-2 of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT) will start leasing its capacity in the third quarter of 2012, following its successful launch on Wednesday morning.