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4 million coffee seedlings to replace old trees in Central Highlands

About 4 million coffee seedlings will be provided to Central Highlands farmers to replace aging trees in 2015.

Hai Phong woman digs up giant jicama

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ms. Trinh Thi Lanh, 60, on Wednesday in Hai An district in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong, discovered a giant jicama (pachyrhizus) weighing 15,2kg, 80 cm high, and 50 cm wide in her vegetable garden.

Fall & Winter collections debut

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Fashion Week Autumn&Winter 2015 opened last night (March 12) at Viet Nam Television's Studio 14 featuring six local designers.

Female gangster film grabs Golden Kite wins

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huong Ga (Rise), a movie based on the life of a female gang leader, won the three top prizes at the annual 2014 Golden Kite awards last night.

Female student beaten by classmates, students turn blind eye

VietNamNet Bridge – A female student at a secondary school in Tra Vinh province was seriously beaten by nine classmates in January 2015, but the school only recently learned about the case, after a video clip was uploaded on the internet.

Infant with rare heart condition recovers in hospital

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hue Central Hospital in Thua Thien Hue Province saved the life of a three-month-old girl suffering from a rare heart condition, after she was hospitalised on February 14.

Rail service to resume on north-south line

 VietNamNet Bridge – All obstructions caused by the train-truck collision on the north-south railway line in the central Quang Tri Province have been removed, clearing the line for rail traffic.

Earthquake hits Quang Nam District

 VietNamNet Bridge – An earthquake struck the Bac Tra My Commune near the Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant in the central Quang Nam Province today, the local authorities said.

20-year savings worth 3 kilos of pork

VietNamNet Bridge – A Hanoian got shocked after he was told that he can receive the sum of money big enough to buy three kilos of pork after 20 years of depositing money at bank.

Hue: Royal banquet lures 1,000 luxury cruise travellers

 Nearly 1,000 travellers aboard the Celebrity Century cruise ship participated in a royal banquet in Hue Citadel’s Can Chanh Palace in the Dai Noi (Royal Palace) on March 12.

New city, towns to be established

 The National Assembly's Standing Committee has used new powers for the first time to create a new city and two new towns, plus one new district. All were previously parts of cities.

President proposes exchanging experience, delegates with Cuba

 President Truong Tan Sang hosted a reception for Cuban Prosecutor General Dario Delgado Cura yesterday, during which he suggested an exchange of experience to help with the nation-building process.

UNHRC rapporteurs say VN's religious freedom improving

Vietnamese representatives participated in dialogues with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)'s Special Rapporteurs on freedom of religion, belief and cultural rights on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Smartphone boom in Vietnam benefits Chinese brands

VietNamNet Bridge – Huawei’s selling approach in Vietnam is an indicator of how Chinese smartphone manufacturers will market their products.

PM Dung to visit Australia, New Zealand

PM Dung to visit Australia, New Zealand, Preparations discussed for ASEAN Summit, President welcomes Cuban Prosecutor General, Vietnam, Slovakia enhance judicial cooperation, Vice President meets with Yangon Region leader

Vietnam, Venezuela seek to address obstacles to oil projects

 Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jose Jaua Milano has affirmed his country’s commitment to making it easier, in terms of conditions and financial support, for joint oil and gas and agricultural projects with Vietnam.

East Sea issues draw attention from Belgian experts

 A conference on the international law perspective on the East Sea came under the spotlight in an article carried by the Belgian Euro Press Image (EPI) portal on March 11.

Private enterprises boosting offshore investments

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of private enterprises in Vietnam are shoring up offshore investment activity, particularly in regional markets, to make the most of material sources and tap into opportunities presented by these growing markets.

Image: Peach, plum flowers blossom in Ha Giang

 VietNamNet Bridge - After the lunar New Year, Ha Giang has become a kingdom of peach and plum flowers. This is the best time to visit.

A jungle feast in Kontum

 VietNamNet Bridge – Kontum leaf salad last year was recognized among top 10 Vietnamese specialties of Asian cuisine for the second time by the Asian Record Organization.