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Companies to battle for top talents in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – Companies in Viet Nam will compete for the country's top talents in 2015, revealed the latest annual Global Salary Survey launched here by recruitment firm Robert Walters.

2014 a memorable year for weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan

 Weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan experienced an extremely successful year in 2014 with prolific achievements, both at home and abroad, all at the young age of 20.

Japanese opera offers cultural lessons

 VietNamNet Bridge – Doan Lien Huong and her classmates eagerly awaited their upcoming Japanese class, a special lesson that would be learned by watching a classic Japanese opera instead of reading textbooks.

Surrogacy still a thorny issue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Khuat Thu Hong, director of the Institute for Social Development Studies, tells Hai quan Cuoi tuan (Customs Weekend) about her concerns since surrogacy became legal in Viet Nam.

Would a power tariff hike help EVN?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam Energy Association chairman Tran Viet Ngai told Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) his concerns about surging electricity tariffs and the power sector's solvency.

Nine sectors offer more jobs this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Job opportunities will increase this year in nine sectors of finance, banking, insurance, estate trading, information technology, administration, political and social affairs,

Vietnam attends ASEAN defence conference in Malaysia

 A senior Vietnamese military delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister and Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh on February 14 attended the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus 2015 (ADSOM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Image: A visit to Co Chat Silk Spinning Village

 VietNamNet Bridge - Over the years, the ancient village of Co Chat in the northern city of Nam Dinh has been well-known for growing mulberry and raising silkworms.

Dollar drain threatens Vietnam’s monetary security

VietNamNet Bridge – The movement of a large amount of money offshore Vietnam over a short time could threaten the country’s monetary security, an expert has said.

Photos: The land of tricycles at the Vietnam-China border gate

 VietNamNet Bridge - At the international border gate of Ta Lung in Phuc Hoa district in Cao Bang province, thousands of porters transported tons of goods across the border each day by tricycle.

A specific roadmap needed to soon achieve COC

 The most important thing to early achieve a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) is that ASEAN and China need to ensure the full and proper implementation of terms stipulated in the COC, ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said.

Breeding and training eagles

 VietNamNet Bridge – Undeniably, the eagle is a symbol of power and strength. That might be a reason why many youths in HCMC have developed a hobby of raising and training this meat-eating bird.

Hanoi caters to varied music tastes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi's young adults enjoy a diverse range of music, from old-timey Vietnamese ballads to the latest Billboard hits. I explored a few live music coffee shops and bars to experience the musical culture

SSC calls for changes to real estate funds

 VietNamNet Bridge – Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) have been officially permitted in Viet Nam since September 2012, but no such funds have been launched due to tight restrictions.

Troubled students lack information about psychological counseling

VietNamNet Bridge –  Psychological counseling in schools has not been an official part of the education program and students still do not know where to turn when they experience difficulties in life.

Oil pollution damaging sea environment

The sea near Vietnam has been seriously damaged by waste from industrial and agricultural production, aquaculture, domestic rubbish, and oil pollution caused by shipbuilding and shipping.

HCM City to buy scientific research results

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Department of Science and Technology has been requested to consider purchasing viable scientific research results instead of funding research projects as currently.

Emperor's chickens attract foreign interest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Asiaplus Tours, an in-bound tour operator in Pham Ngu Lao Street, Ha Noi, is designing a tour to enable visitors to taste Dong Tao chicken, which is well-known for its weird look and delicious meat.

Pushing human limits at A Pa Chai

VietNamNet Bridge – After spending two days exploring Son La and stunning views of the nation’s northwestern upland, we arrive at the first stop of our journey to conquer the country’s westernmost point, A Pa Chai military checkpoint,

Preferential incentives not the only lure for foreign investors in IZs

VietNamNet Bridge – Many industrial zones (IZs) are finding it difficult to attract foreign investors despite significant investment incentives.