The Intergovernmental Committee on bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Laos convened its 38th meeting in Vientiane on December 27, having a close look at the execution of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Agreement since 2011.

VietNamNet Bridge - Diverse sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) are expected to help Vietnam create equilibrium in attracting FDI and ease reliance on certain sources.

VietNamNet Bridge - A lot of private schools in HCM City do not dare discipline naughty students for fear that they would leave for other schools.

 Storms hit southern and central U.S. states over the Christmas holiday, unleashing floods and tornadoes that killed at least 41 people, flattened buildings and snarled transportation for millions during a busy travel time.

The recent South African court ruling to lift the ban on the domestic sale of rhino horn in the country would make Vietnamese consumers more convinced of the medical effects of the horn, an expert said.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a passion for food, CEO of KAfe Group, Dao Chi Anh is working to spread her brand across Vietnam with the rapid expansion of the chain.

 It was around 11 am on December 4 and a German visitor was sitting on a bench by Hanoi’s West Lake holding a small plastic bag containing some bananas.

The Ministry of Science and Technology’s (MST) Circular 23 on the required quality of used machine imports, which aims to encourage businesses to renovate technologies, turns out to be a barrier to production.

The 12th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, to be held in Hanoi next month, is an extremely important event of the country. VietNamNet would like to introduce online talks with Mr. Vu Mao and Dr. Nguyen Minh Phong on the event.

 Khanh Hoa province welcomes 4 millionth visitor, Over 7.8 million labourers find jobs in 2011-2015 period, Transport Ministry proposes to postpone BOT toll increase, HCMC prepares for battle on smuggling

 VEI unveils most trusted brands in Vietnam, Vietnam among ten countries with highest entrepreneurial spirit, Tuna value chain project results disappoint, Ha Noi promotes use of biofuel, Vinamotor to auction shares

 The MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation targeted total revenue of VND35.8 trillion (US$1.59 billion) in 2016, 10 per cent higher than that of 2015, and a profit of VND5.2 trillion ($231 million).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sixteen-year-old fashion designer Zeke Edwards says the hours leading up to the premiere of a new collection are unbelievably nerve-wracking.

 Old houses in Hoi An have been seriously damaged by dyke construction work which ironically was intended to protect the town.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Businesses under the industry and trade ministry have not attracted foreign strategic investors during their privatisation,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's joining in a series of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, including the BTA, WTO, EVFTA and TPP, has opened up great opportunities for the entire economy to integrate deeper into the world,

 Center director Hoang Duc Cuong said that they had kept track of weather change since early this year and found many ‘bad’ records.

 Vietnam suffered more than 31,500 cyber attacks in the past year, according to the Viet Nam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCert).

Arising hurdles in birth rate and maternity and children death are hindering Vietnam from fulfilling the national goals of its population and reproductive health strategy as well as the UN millennium development goals.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Handmade paper dolls have become intriguing gifts for tourists in Viet Nam. Pham Tuyet Huong, 30, creates some of these dolls depicting unique Vietnamese cultures.