China’s plan to blast waterfalls and rapids to clear the Mekong River to allow large cargo ships to pass through has raised concerns among the public as it will damage the habitat for marine life and harm people’s lives.

VietNamNet Bridge - While agreeing that it is necessary to set higher requirements on candidates for professorship titles, some scientists say the requirements are unreasonable.

VietNamNet Bridge - The fact that Apple has issued new policies recently may be a preparatory step for the firm to officially enter Vietnam's 90 million market.

For an unforgetable experience in watching birds and making salt, head to Bac Lieu Province, located 290km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, a five-hour car ride away.

Vietnamese magician Huy Nguyen has been honoured with the Merlin Award, which is presented to magicians who have achieved the highest level in their craft on the national and international stage.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City-based mixing star Wang Tran, whose real name is Tran Minh Quang, will begin his first world tour later this month to celebrate his 15 year-career. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Close co-operation is needed between government agencies, enterprises and vocational training schools to reduce the skill gap in Viet Nam’s labour market,

 Film based on literary work of the 1940s to be screened in August, Hanoi police arrests suspected drug trafficker, Missing fisherman’s body found in port city, Major ASEAN golf tourney gets underway in Binh Dinh

  Many commercial banks posted positive earnings in the first quarter of the year, contributing to the rosy outlook for the banking sector in 2017.

 Based on their strong growth in recent years, the tourism and hospitality sectors are predicted to develop rapidly and attract plenty of investment.

 The FDI value mainly came from new projects, additional investment capital and buying stakes, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency.

 Sixteen volleyball players have been called for training to prepare for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which will be organised in Malaysia in August.

 Pop star Quang Dung has released his new album featuring French ballads with Vietnamese lyrics.

 Artists Thai Nhat Minh and Nguyen Nguyen Ha are showcasing their experiments with clay at a contemporary ceramic exhibitionat the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum.

 A southern food flea market is to be opened in Can Tho City, which aims to promote the country’s Mekong Delta culinary specialities as well as to attract domestic and international visitors to the region.

 The People’s Committee of Nha Trang City of south central Khanh Hoa Province reaffirmed the ban on floating restaurants in Nha Trang Bay.

 Some 80 per cent of construction landfills along Hanoi's riverbanks are operating without licences, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

The prolonged drought and saline intrusion have worsened agricultural production, leading to a sharp increase in the number of migrants from the Mekong Delta to HCM City and nearby provinces.

 The Government wants public colleges to become autonomous in order to be competitive, but many of them are worried about such a move, especially the financial aspect.

 Lawyers and other legal experts have called for more detailed, specific provisions in tackling crime, especially those that are committed against children.