The government seems to be very determined to fine-tune state-owned economic groups, when it hold a significant meeting in December 2011 that focused on these “great businesses” that was presided over by the PM and two Deputy PMs.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam already boasts a thriving merchant ship construction sector, and has also built some coastal paramilitary craft in recent years. Now, the country is emerging as a warship builder.

VietNamNet Bridge – At the end of the lunar year, people rush to see fortune-tellers to know about what will happen in the New Year and to seek suitable people as the first New Year’s caller.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reaffirmed that there will be a sufficient supply of essential food to meet demand during and after the Tet holiday (Lunar New Year Festival).

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's SaiGon Heat lost to defending champions Chang Thailand Slammers 58-78 in the first round of the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League Champions on Sunday in Thailand.

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Amid the current big difficulties, when real estate products leave unsold, a lot of real estate developers have unexpectedly decided to spend hundreds of billions of dong to build marinas in their projects.

VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of the Lao Cai Airport in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai's Bao Thang District will kick off this year, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Despite significant growth in disbursement of ODA (official development assistance) loans from Japan in recent years, the work has been hindered by site clearance-related issues, the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) has said.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese teenager Nguyen Hoang Thien will receive financial support of around VND6 billion (US$285,800) this year, most of which will come from his family.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM-based newspaper Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourers) has awarded the Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) to actors and musicians.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of objects dating back to different dynasties and excavated in the northern province of Nam Dinh, along with photos illustrating the history of the area, are on display at the provincial museum

Viet Nam always attached importance to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship and comprehensive co-operation with China for the mutual benefits of both sides as well as peace and development of the region.

Three cooperation agreements on the development of big scale thermo power plants in the central and southern regions have been signed in the last half a month, which can show the big interests of investors in thermopower projects.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese families offered feasts, burnt votive paper and released carps to see the Kitchen God off to the heaven in the morning of January 23.

Vietnam wants to develop the friendly and cooperative relations with Qatar, says State President Truong Tan Sang.

VietNamNet Bridge – Well-known French electronic artist Alex Millan is set to perform at the French cultural centre l'Espace in Ha Noi next month, after great success in the capital in 2010 and 2011.

An extremely severe cold front is set to slam into Northern Vietnam from January 21 or the 28th day of the 12th lunar month, bringing with it chilling winds and freezing temperatures in the Northern Provinces during the main Tet New Year days.

The VN Index declined to its lowest level in the last three years to 351 in late December, and on January 7 closed even further to 336.73, fluctuating at around 350 last week, with poor liquidity for most listed companies.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's coastal region of West Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf, adjacent to China and other Asian countries, suffers from transboundary environmental pollution and joint efforts are being urged to tackle this problem.