VietNamNet Bridge - Renewable energy, especially wind power, is believed to be the solution to Vietnam’s increasingly high demand for power.

VietNamNet Bridge - The volume of freshwater on canals in the Mekong Delta has decreased quickly, while saline intrusion has begun in many areas.

The severe weather conditions in the first months of 2016 with drought and saline intrusion dealt a strong blow on Vietnam’s agriculture, leading to minus growth rate of the sector in the first half of the year. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The Examinations and Education Quality Assurance Department has announced the draft regulation on higher-education establishment accreditation, under which universities would be ranked based on 111 criteria.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, speaks to the Thoi bao Kinh te Sai Gon (Sai Gon Economic Times) about the importance of enacting the Law on Planning.

 Nghe An authorities presented eight investment certificates and signed 15 memorandums on investment with total capital pledges of VND22,628 billion (US$1 billion) at a meeting with investors in the north-central province on Sunday.

 The London Symphony Orchestra based in London, UK will give a performance in Hanoi on March 4.

The tourism authority of the central province of Quang Binh will this year launch at least seven new tourism products, organize numerous promotion programs and festivals, and inaugurate more flights to the province to bolster tourism

 Japanese businesses boost aquatic exports to Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines holds extraordinary shareholder meeting, WB-loaned hydropower plant puts first turbine into use, HCM City to host coffee expo

 HCM City seeks bigger revenue share, Driver, assistant stuck in cabin after truck overturns, HCM City Party chief greets RoK locality’s official, Quang Ninh strengthens border inspection given China’s H7N9 outbreak

 VietNamNet Bridge – A strong cold wave is travelling from China to Viet Nam’s northern region and will lead to the temperature dropping by 10 degrees Celsius, the National Hydro Meteorological Service has said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Cau Giay District decided to dismiss Ta Thi Bich Ngoc, principal of Nam Trung Yen Primary School, and vice principal Nguyen Thi Huong on Tuesday morning.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi Football Club was held to a 1-1 draw by Ceres Negros from the Philippines in a Group G match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup at My Dinh Stadium yesterday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Website fourfourtwo.com of the UK has named Vietnamese footballers Ha Duc Chinh and Ho Minh Di in its list of 20 best footballers under the age of 20 in Southeast Asia.

 The collection of fees for the use of infrastructure, service facilities and public utilities at all ports in northern Hai Phong City is as per the laws and regulations.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Different fillings, pate, rolls, eggs with crispy crust and steak have all made Vietnamese bread (banh mi) sandwiches world-famous street food.

 A new strategy should be applied in HIV/AIDS prevention and control, with a focus on early treatment in HIV-positive cases, ambulatory treatment, and extending treatment services to jails and remote and poor areas.

 Vietnam’s cashew export in 2017 is hoped to reach 3 billion USD, an increase of 160 million USD from 2016, according to the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS).

The art of writing on “buong” leaf of Khmer ethnic minority people in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has been recognised as national intangible heritage.

 Vietnam Fashion Week Fall – Winter 2017 will take place from February 24 – 26, at the Vietnam Television Station at 43 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi.