VietNamNet Bridge - With a technology of identifying species - DNA barcoding – scientists can identify species and their origins with just a very small sample. The technology is now being used in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With an abundance of seafood, southerners have created a wide variety of dishes featuring fish in various modes - stewed fish, grilled fish, fermented fish, fish vermicelli and, of course, the ubiquitous fish sauce.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Localities and ministries this year must tighten controls on public investment activity, especially in the stages of fund appraisal and balance, approval in principle and final approval.

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoians are experiencing an abnormally hot winter with higher average temperatures in the first half of December compared with the same period 10 years ago. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Cao Thi Viet Nga from the Vietnam Forestry University and her classmate Vui Van Kien have used an in vitro technique to propagate dang sam (Codonopsis Javania).

VietNamNet Bridge - The Offpeak project initiated by Christian Nguyen has received millions of dollars from a Japanese investment fund, while Vntrip.vn has called for $3 million worth of capital.

 Almost a week since it was officially launched, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) route, from Kim Ma station in Ba Dinh District to Yen Nghia station in Ha Dong District, received initial support from residents.

Phan Duc Hieu, Deputy Director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), speaks to the Hai quan (Customs) newspaper about the importance of eliminating stagnation in the business environment.

VietNamNet Bridge – It is accepted by everyone that children need plenty of regular physical exercise, but parents in major cities are not doing enough to ensure this, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Investors around the world have ranked Vietnam third in the list of the best countries the world should invest in, leading to the inflow of international venture funds.

 Coca-Cola Co and the American Beverage Association trade group were sued on Wednesday for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks from consuming sugary beverages.

 Phu Quoc island district targets over 1.8 million tourists in 2017, Danang tourism promoted in Hanoi, Military hospital joins cooperation activities with Singapore doctors, Golf tourney connects overseas Vietnamese

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) has set an initial production target of 10 million Galaxy S8 smartphones, South Korea's Electronic Times reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. 

 Vietnam Airlines offers cheap flights to Seoul, Housing land prices increase 20-40 percent in HCMC, Budget home buyers enjoy interest rate of 5% in 2017, Nearly 135 trillion VND invested in power projects in 2016

 A royal banquet in the century-old palace of the Nguyen Dynasty has recently became a highlight in the tour of the ancient imperial city of Hue designed for visitors arriving on cruise liners via Chan May Port.

 Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh on Wednesday decided to repeal regulations on rice exports and traders as they have become hurdles in the expansion of the sector.

 The agriculture sector, especially hi-tech agriculture, has caught the attention of domestic giant firms, such as Vingroup, Hoa Phat and Hoang Anh Gia Lai, creating a new wave of investment.

 According to the General Statistics Office (GSO), import turnover for cars in December 2016 increased in both quantity and value, making the year’s total annual car imports finish at $2.3 billion.

 The People’s Court of Hanoi on Wednesday sentenced to prison five members of a group for illegally selling arms.

 Nguyen Ha Dong, creator of Flappy Bird, said he will provide funding for student projects, with a maximum budget of VND200 million (US$8,810) per project.