VietNamNet Bridge - Psychologists say puberty is occurring at an earlier period due to adequate nutritional conditions and environmental effects, and, as a result, sex education lessons at school are necessary.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s sericulture and silk industry has seen a revival in recent years, but experts are concerned about the lack of materials.

Ba Be Lake in the heart of Ba Be National Park of northern Bac Kan province takes on an air of verdant bliss in spring as the tranquil waters barely stir but for the few fishermen and egrets living by the lake.

Le Nguyen Thien Huong, the founder and coordinator of Save Sơn Doong organisation (#SaveSonDoong), which protects the pristine beauty of the largest known cave in the world, has been listed on Forbes Vietnam’s ’30 Under 30’ list.

 For centuries the dog has been believed to bring good luck, blessings, and happiness to humans. At Dich Vi, a village not far from downtown Hanoi, a stone dog is considered the villagers’ tutelary god.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Red tape has dragged out the issuance of land use certificates in HCM City, causing more than 100,000 cases to remain on the shelves, gathering dust.

 Disney is celebrating the success of Black Panther by donating $1m (£718,000) to a national youth club.

 Swimming in the sea substantially increases the chance of developing stomach bugs, ear aches and other illnesses, researchers have found.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Ke Nhon won the World Boxing Council (WBC) title after defeating Russian Sergei Belik in Bangkok’s Luminee Stadium on February 27.

 German cities will be allowed to ban older diesel vehicles from some areas following a landmark court ruling.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dong Van Karst Plateau has unique limestone vistas not found anywhere else in the country. This has made it an exotic destination attracting increasing numbers of visitors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The national U16 team will compete in an international friendly tournament, ASEAN 2018, to be held in Miyazaki, Japan from March 8-12.

 A Vietnamese man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail in Singapore for smuggling rhino horn from Angola, the Strait Times reported.

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is famous not only for its beautiful sandy beaches but also for its exquisite waterfalls.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Television Cycling Tournament this year will include 30 stages with a total length of 3,267km, the event’s organising board has announced.

 Vietnam’s medical sector has made important achievements in healthcare and treatment, which help ensure social security and socio-economic development.

 Vietcombank’s recent move to put 7.6 million shares of Vietnam Airlines on sale is lauded as a shrewed decision.

 Emerging markets have become a major force in driving development and fighting climate change as 34 countries, including Vietnam, have initiated banking reforms to expand sustainable lending.

VietNamNet Bridge - Only unique or unusual tours can satisfy the increasingly high requirements of tourists today.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam Association for Rights Protection of Music Performing Artists (APPA) has the first contract to represent singer Tan Nhan and collect copyright money.