Vietnam and China will celebrate the 65 th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2015, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press conference on January 8.

Vietnam’s authorised agencies are tasked with firmly safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang told reporters on January 8.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Truong Son, a Vietnamese physicist with a doctoral degree from Brown University in Rhode Island, USA, dreams of designing a low-cost 3D printer someday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has requested the government to delay implementing Decree 36/2014/ND-CP on pangasius farming, processing and exporting for the domestic tra fish industry.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 90 kilometers from Buon Ma Thuot City in the Central Highlands province of Daklak, M’Drak District boasts its wild beauty that appeals to adventurous travelers.

VietNamNet Bridge – Importing coal is clearly a must for Vietnam but the country is still unclear about the best way to do it.

VietNamNet Bridge – The property market closed 2014 with promising signs that it will thrive in 2015. Viet Nam News presents a round-up of last year's major developments.

VietNamNet Bridge - According to the unit operating the Asia Pacific Gateway (AAG) international undersea cable system, the repair of the cut segment will be completed on January 23.

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the city government adopt a quota system for new car registrations by individuals as Singapore does to limit private vehicles on the city’s increasingly crowded roads.  

 Government requests flexible monetary policy; Hanoi cuts new business registration time; SBV allows foreign currency lending to continue through 2015; SBV to get rid of old banknotes; Small banknotes come with exorbitant fees;

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will send its sport teams to 25 international sport events in the first quarter of 2015, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training.

 An oil spill on Uong river in the northern province of Quang Ninh, stemming from Uong Bi thermo-power plant on January 7, has been cleaned up within the day.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese M&A market heated up again in 2014 after a chilly 2013 with a higher number of deals completed and higher transaction value.

Ministry vows to take drastic measures against unsafe food; Beggars still rampant in HCM City despite crackdown; Newspaper fined for violating regulations; First fatal case of hand-foot-mouth disease in 2015;

VietNamNet Bridge – Though anticipating revenue could drop by billions of dong this year if low oil prices continue, PetroVietnam says this will not seriously affect its production and business.

 US Federal Reserve officials do not believe that they will raise the benchmark short-term federal funds interest rate before April, minutes released on Wednesday revealed.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Upon arrival at Bishop of Kontum’s Building, tourists will have a chance to visit a traditional museum rich in cultures of ethnic minority groups.

VietNamNet Bridge – US Magazine Condé Nast Traveler has introduced a black and white photo collection of Ha Long Bay on its website along with suggestions of things to enjoy at the UNESCO World Heritage Site this winter.

 HBSO to kick off Johann Strauss's concert; Live folk-rock on Saturday with Soundsylvania; Vietnamese symphonic poem to be performed; Classical orchestra concert celebrates New Year; New Year's flea market to open in District 2

Banks increase foreign exchange rate; Vietnam expects to manufacture 200,000 automobiles in 2015; Oil import tax raised as global prices fall; Government adopts Vinamotor’s state capital sale; Vietnam manufacturing PMI peaks for eight months