VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam National University-HCM City will host the second Analog Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Contest 2011 (AICD-2011) for students of many universities across the country from April 4 to June 25.

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 athletes from nearly 30 countries performed spectacular acrobatics and water skiing techniques at the International Water Skiing Tournament in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. 

VietNamNet Bridge – The Dong Kinh Market, the biggest and most bustling market in the border province of Lang Son, is considered the “paradise” of prohibited hi-tech goods, where imitated products are dirt cheap.

Diplomats receive cultural lesson during field trip to pagoda; Viet Nam participates in Asia-Pacific Choral Summit; Toyota funds forestation project at Giong Temple

The big joint stock banks which used to make huge profits of trillions dong in previous years, witnessed a slowdown in 2010. Meanwhile, smaller banks saw a faster growth.

VietNamNet Bridge – The petroleum price increase, which coincides with the high inbound and domestic travel season, has made travel firms worried stiff.

VietNamNet Bridge - The 15 percent increase in average electricity prices won’t affect consumers and businesses much, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has assured.

VietNamNet Bridge – Studying abroad is the dream of many young people. However, there are also those who study abroad because they are forced by their parents.

VietNamNet Bridge – “Party Secretary”, the TV series about the life of Mr. Kim Ngoc, who initiated the movement to give land to farmer families in Vinh Phuc in the 1960s, 1970s, won three awards at the TV Film Awards 2010 in Hanoi on February 27.

VietNamNet Bridge – On February 25 Hanoi authorities met to consider a project to build a tunnel across the Red River.

VietNamNet Bridge – After the “48 hour film project” last year, Vietnamese young movie makers now try themselves with the “48 Go Green” short film making competition.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned some cabinet members to prepare reports and bills to submit to the last session of the 12th National Assembly (NA), which will open on March 21.

Europe needs a stronger focus on rebuilding competitiveness to restore growth and create new jobs, Antonio Borges, director for Europe of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said on Friday.

The construction of an outdoor museum is blocking and polluting the river that leads to Phong Nha CaveThe river flows inside the popular tourist site were being blocked by alluvial deposits and debris, the site’s authorities have admitted.

VietNamNet Bridge - 445 laborers from Libya arrived at  Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi on the afternoon of February 27.

Sweden helps Mekong region become green; Minority education project launched; Project offers treatment and care for drug users; Bird flu infects five new provinces; Dutch foundation offers Ca Mau eye treatment machine

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Nguyen Quang A, a well known economist in Vietnam, has doubts about the released figures which suggest that leading state owned enterprises (SOEs) make up nearly 40 percent of the GDP.

Handicraft exports likely to rise 12%; France invests more in Vietnamese industries; Fertiliser industry aims to curb speculation; Tax exemptions for bamboo, rattan items; Fake feed producers face fines  

VietNamNet Bridge – Singer and songwriter Mai Khoi received the most important title of the Vietnamese Song Award 2010 – Song of the Year for “Vietnam” on February 27.

The information technology (IT) and communications sector will be further prioritised for official development assistance (ODA) to speed up its development and make Vietnam a strong country in this field.