Last year VN took the initiative to speed up restructuring of State-owned enterprises, but it also needs to strengthen its focus on another pillar of the economy, the private sector, which is key to the nation's future success, said Wendy Jo Werner..

 VietNamNet Bridge – Standing in front of Ban Gioc Waterfall in the northern upland province of Cao Bang, I think one cannot resist its magnificence.

Young swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has been named the most valuable Vietnamese athlete of 2014 for her hard-to-beat achievements. However, to be successful, the 18-year-old athlete has had to work hard, paying with blood, sweat and tears.

As planned by the Ministry of Transport, many seaports have been put up for sale and many buyers are owners of privately run businesses.

 The countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement have set a target of concluding TPP negotiations in 2015 and this is within reach.

Hundreds of people yesterday flocked to Thu Le, which is a 200-year-old village in the central province Thua Thien-Hue, to enjoy the traditional wresting competition.  

 MoH plans to develop sea, islands medicine; Significant results achieved in healthcare sector; Banks asked to expand support for disadvantaged members; Experience needed for Railway Authority jobs

Minister says tighter controls improved mining; Customs sector to continue reform; Restructuring essential for rubber sector; HCM City firms resume operations after Tet; February CPI falls on spiralling oil prices

 The National Assembly accomplished their entire agenda with a huge volume of work at its eighth working session last year, implementing a series of important decisions.

 Located in Tam Nong district of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, Tram Chim National Park boasts a rich biodiversity that turned it into the world’s 2000 th Ramsar site in 2012.

 Sea levels along the northeast coast of the US rose by record levels during 2009-2010, a study has found.

 Renovating vocational trainings, increasing labour productivity, and creating additional jobs for young workers are the 2015 goals of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, said Minister Pham Thi Hai Chuyen.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of activities on climate change and energy have been launched by 350.org Viet Nam aimed at raising people's awareness about the threat of a carbon bubble.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has publicised a list of 147 colleges across the nation that will have to close down specific majors or departments that have been found in violation of recruitment regulations.

A quarter of a century has gone by since Vietnamese sport reintegrated into international sporting festivals. However, the necessity of self-elevation is still needed to fulfill the nation’s competitive desire to fly higher, faster and further.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Year of the Horse (2014) was a grand time for many Vietnamese businessmen.

VietNamNet Bridge – There are areas in the central area of Hanoi where many Korean and Japanese expats who work here live.

 Eurozone finance ministers have approved reform proposals submitted by Greece in order to obtain a four-month extension of its bailout.

 The chairman and chief executive of HSBC will appear before a panel of MPs today to answer questions about a tax scandal at the banking giant.

 The ASEAN Community, scheduled to establish in 2015, is expected to greatly benefit tourism sector as the Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) among ASEAN members will take effect in all member countries.