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Dynasty Citadel, a world cultural heritage site

 The Ho Dynasty Citadel was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 2011. The recognition has brought pride and a great joy to the Vietnamese people while paying homage to the great historical values

Painstakingly preserving an old vocation

VietNamNet Bridge – Vu Lang Village residents pay close attention to detail as they carve wooden statues of the Buddha, preserving a traditional craft that has served them well for as long as they can remember. 

Casino projects get ready to restart

 VietNamNet Bridge – The draft decree on casino business announced by the Ministry of Finance last year has encouraged many foreign investors in Vietnam.

State Budget relies on fisheries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Duc Quy, director of the Department of Aquaculture, told Viet Nam News about achievements gained by the sector during the last 56 years.

Vietnam – US story: Former enemies and now partners

 Rapid improvement in bilateral economic and security relations between Vietnam and the US has been fostered by a convergence of their strategic interests.

The love for pencil carving

 VietNamNet Bridge – Every Sunday morning at April 30 Park in HCMC’s District 1, while many young adults gather to sing, dance, talk, do exercises, study in groups, and do other outdoor activities,

Social News 29/4

 Central Highlands coffee threatened by draught, Job training helps thousands, HCMC leads southern region in science & technology field, Locusts plague 300 hectares of plantation in Cao Bang

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/4

 Enterprises can issue C/O this year, Vietnam to inspect major firms after Metro tax case, VN railways sector opens up, Govt tries to pull documents in line, Decree allows property as REIT capital

Commercial banks unexpectedly lack VND

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has had to pump a large amount of dong through the open market operation (OMO) to ease a “dong fever” in the interbank market.

Five holiday travel hotspots

 VietNamNet Bridge – Here are five of the top holiday destinations in the north of Vietnam to visit during the upcoming six-day Reunification Day holiday filled with historical artefacts.

The largest meeting of overseas Vietnamese in pictures

“The Homeland Spring” is an annual program for overseas Vietnamese returning home for Tet. This year it was held in Ho Chi Minh City from February 7-8, 2015, with the participation of over 1,000 overseas Vietnamese.

Image: Vietnam-Russia promote cooperation in all aspects

The visit to Vietnam by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev from April 5-7 provided opportunities for both nations to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and promote cooperation in all aspects.

Pictures: Village of ancient wooden houses in Quang Tri

 VietNamNet Bridge – The village of Hoi Ky in Hai Lang District in Quang Tri Province is home to about 50 old wooden houses. They are the pride of the local people.

Giant King cobras in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam, some people own giant King cobras which may be the world's largest, even larger than its normal length, which can be up to 5m. King cobra is the longest snake species and typically weighs 6-7kg.

Construction of national bomb and mine centre begins

 Construction work on Vietnam’s National Bomb and Mine Action Centre commenced on April 27 following a ground-breaking ceremony at Thach Hoa commune, Thach That district, Hanoi.

VAMC given more power, but future actions remain uncertain

VietNamNet Bridge - Under a new regulation, the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) can issue bonds to get money to buy bank debts at market prices. However, the bonds will be issued only to domestic credit institutions.

Vietnam tourism industry gearing up for growth

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality sector will create 250,000 job opportunities over the next five years and an all-out effort is being made to prepare young people to staff them,

Dramatic moments: Hanoi’s lakes and rivers

The best works of the photo competition “Green rivers and lakes, peaceful life” held by Hanoi Moi (New Hanoi) Newspaper were recently on display at an exhibition in Hanoi. Here are the most beautiful pictures of Hanoi’s lakes and rivers.

Finding ways to elevate kids' imaginations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Thi Minh Thu, art director of Kidstallation, a playground launched in Viet Nam by Tohe Social Enterprise, speaks to Nguyen Thuy Binh about her involvement with an international initiative

Vietnamese look forward to news from world market

VietNamNet Bridge - Any happening in the world, from war, gold price fluctuations to politicians’ speeches can have an immediate impact on the Vietnamese market.