Hoa Binh gets involved in Metro Line No. 2 project; SBV warns about fake bank cards; Hanoi trade deficit tops $13 billion in 2014; Local firm launches budget smartphone; National single window system launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domestic securities journalist club yesterday selected the top most remarkable events of this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Annam's (Vietnam today) beauty queen, the princess of Cambodia and Indians in Saigon are impressive portraits of the residents in Indochina before 1880.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Maritime Administration has asked the Ministry of Transport to not re-licence foreign shipping firms to operate on domestic routes.

  Many hotels and resorts under Saigontourist Holding Company serve special buffets to welcome the New Year

VietNamNet Bridge – A recent NA decision allows addicts to be kept at detoxification centres before being sent to compulsory rehabilitation centres. But this is just one step in fighting addiction,

 The tourism sector of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong is expecting a boost following the recent discovery of a unique volcanic cavern system, which was officially announced in Hanoi on December 26.

  The country has recorded 27.5 million 3G subscribers this year, disclosed the Viet Nam Telecommunications Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

 Biologists at Heidelberg University announced on Tuesday that nerve cell centralisation does begin in multicellular animals.

VietNamNet Bridge – In the 1950s, Vietnamese used about 100 tons of pesticide in agricultural production a year. The figure soared by 150 times 40 years later.

 VietNamNet Bridge – When Hai Long was young, owning a bicycle was an accomplishment. Today, he cherishes the two-wheeled vehicles.

 In a plan sent to the HCMC People’s Council early this week, the HCMC government proposes fining motorcycle owners who do not pay the road maintenance fee.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Domestic commercial banks have shown greater interest in funding airlines’ aircraft purchase deals as they can see attractive business opportunities as airline partners.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thailand’s PTT Public Company Limited, one of the two main investors of Nhon Hoi oil refinery complex, has proposed partnering with Vietnam National Petroleum Group to develop a multi-billion-dollar project

VietNamNet Bridge – Sitting less than 20 kilometers from Hanoi downtown, Son Dong wood carving village is famous for its meticulous, spiritual products made of wood by devoted and talented craftsmen

 The population of mussels could be threatened by climate change, as it has made oceans increasingly acidic, a team of British researchers revealed on Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cultural activities and art performances to celebrate the New Year will take place next week in downtown Hoi An in the south-central province of Quang Nam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wind power is a potential source of renewable energy in Vietnam, but few projects have succeeded in tapping into it. Chris Beaufait, President of Vestas Asia Pacific & China, recalls that he was amazed

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government has agreed that public healthcare centres and medical schools can co-operate with individuals or organisations to upgrade or build healthcare facilities, reports vneconomy.vn.

 Hoi An to host first Vietnam-ASEAN silk festival; Le Phi Phi’s concert features movie soundtrack; Vietnamese army generals featured through artistic works; Miss Ao Dai Vietnam crown introduced to public