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Women zoom in on ethnic minority issues

 VietNamNet Bridge – Until three months ago, Sam Thi Xinh had never held a camera. Xinh, a Mong ethnic woman from Phuc Loc Commune in Bac Kan Province, was chosen to take part in a research team with other women from her district.

The remaining antiques of Nguyen Dynasty in Hue

According to Ms. Huynh Thi Anh Van, Director of the Museum of Hue Royal Antiquities, the Museum manages more than 13,000 artifacts, including many that have symbolic and spiritualvalue of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Fruit and vegetable industry looks to bright future

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is emerging as a key player among the world's major agricultural exporters thanks to its large reserves of arable land suitable for crops, radical economic reforms and aggressive trade policies.

Violinist's videos broadcast VN's beauty

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last August, violinist Hoang Rob's debut music video, a cover of Say You Do by songstress Tien Tien, received more than 100,000 likes in a single day. The video featured the fairytale landscape of Tien Cave

Health problems increase in school-age children

 VietNamNet Bridge – Health problems, such as scoliosis, short-sightedness, obesity, dental diseases and mental disorders, among school-age children have become more rampant in Vietnam,

TPP to tighten copyright rules

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of thousands of enterprises in Vietnam mat face lawsuits due to tough regulations on copyright protection stipulated in the Trans-pacific Partnership.

Ukraine urged to address raid of Vietnamese in Odessa

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Minh Tri has asked the host’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to actively work with relevant agencies to address the raid and arrest of Vietnamese citizens in Odessa.

Vietnamese salary ranks 8th in ASEAN

Competition for high-quality labor will become tougher when the ASEAN Economic Community is formed, and with relatively low salaries of the Vietnamese, ranked 8th in ASEAN, the trend of labor shifting from Vietnam to other countries may take place.

Best collection of old motorcycles in Vietnam: in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – The most unique, old motorbikes in Vietnam are owned by Mr. Duong Minh Chinh, from the northern province of Bac Ninh.

To develop aviation manufacturing, Vietnam urged to begin with simple steps

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam should begin developing the aviation manufacturing industry with small and simple steps, experts have said. 

Social News 10/2

 735 people die of traffic accidents in January, Winter spring rice sees poor crop, price drop, High profit attracts farmers to red dragon fruit, President pays pre-Tet visit to Long An,  Red Sunday: just a quick pinch and a cinch

Image: Vibrant winter night at Hanoi’s 'international crossroads'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign tourists dressed like characters in the movie "Star Wars” have been walking on the street.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/1

 Anemic recovery in emerging markets to weigh heavily on global growth in 2016, Finance ministry weighs in on controversial dairy back taxes, Vietnam airlines refuse to cut fares despite cheaper fuel, bigger revenue

American war veteran works to alleviate poverty in Viet Nam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Roy Mike Boehm came to Viet Nam in 1968 as a soldier to fight in the Cu Chi battlefield on the outskirts of Sai Gon. He now visits the country as a healer of the wounds that the war has given to Quang Ngai Province.

Wild animal heads may not bring luck

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Van Huyen has just decorated his new home with a big dried head of a bull hung on the wall of the living room. He seemed pleased with the object which he claimed would bring prosperity for his family.

Vietnam telecom firms all set for 4G race

On January 18 Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group began commercial testing of its 4G, or fourth generation mobile telecom technology, services in HCM City and the Phu Quoc Island, with speeds reaching as high as 100 Mbps.

Woman finds success in beautiful game

With more than 15 years experience playing for various women's football clubs as well as the Vietnamese national team, goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh has achieved a lot in her career, including being named Viet Nam's Best Goalkeeper.

Vietnam puts high hopes on Russia to fulfill ‘automobile dream’

VietNamNet Bridge - If Russia and Belarus focus on making low-cost trucks, they will find firm positions in the Vietnamese market.

MOET: shorter period for higher education aligns with int'l practice

VietNamNet Bridge - It would take a high-school graduate three, five and eight years to obtain bachelor’s, master’s degrees and doctorates, respectively, if the new national educational system is applied.

Tug-of-war pulls UNESCO recognition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Different forms of the traditional test of strength take place across Asia-Pacific, and while they entertain the crowds, there is a deep-rooted belief that these rituals will bring a fruitful harvest.