Many ancient mahogany trees in Lang Street in Hanoi have had their bark stripped by vandals who are said to use this as a remedy for pruritus treatment.

 The 14th National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) is expected to hold ten sessions this year, according to the recently released 2017 working programme. 

 While it can’t be ruled out that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) members might eventually revive the agreement in an alternative configuration, it doesn’t seem probable at this time. 

 Whenever spring comes, children in northeast and northwest mountainous region, in their new colourful clothes will accompany their parents to festivals.

 To Dinh Giac Lam, Ba Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas are over 200 years old, which are closely associated with the formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City.

 Ho Chi Minh City was named among the 50 most beautiful cities in the world by travel website Conde Nast Traveler.

 A park with sand statues named “Forgotten Land” in the south central province of Binh Thuan opened for visitors in January 2017.

 The potential resources in Vietnam’s coastal zones are believed to be significant, playing an important role in national development.

 The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked four central provinces to provide regular reports on marine environment quality.

 Vietnamese author Can Tieu Hy received the Silver Award of the 10th International Manga Awards at a ceremony held in Tokyo by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 6.

 Brahma chickens, which have colorful feathers giving an impression of the “giant” roosters, have been raised in a number of chicken farms in Ho Chi Minh City in recent years.

 The 39th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Intergovernmental Committee in Hanoi on February 8, will reaffirm the two countries’ foreign policy priorities in developing bilateral friendship and comprehensive cooperation. 

 A cold spell is forecast to hit the northern region from Wednesday night, bringing the average temperature down to around 13-16 degrees Celsius.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City Wings basketball club has signed a contract with coach Ricky Magallanes to prepare for the coming season.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of the Dong Thap has approved a VND664 billion ($29.4 million) subproject to improve the drainage capacity and develop sustainable livelihoods for the Dong Thap Muoi wetland.  

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice is returning to HCM City for another performance from February 22-26.

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 70 percent of Vietnam’s total export turnover belongs to foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), while Vietnamese enterprises still cannot join the global value chain. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – A two-day-one-night trip to Vam Xang Rustic Home in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho  is recommended for those wishing to learn about local people and culture.

 Thousands of cheap apartments in Ho Chi Minh City to be launched in 2017, ACV makes bank on yen fluctuations, Sabeco reports all-time record profit, State-owned banks lead in employee efficiency

 The head of the organization behind the Oscar awards on Monday called for diversity and freedom of expression, saying the United States should not put barriers in the way of artists from around the world.