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Mythological animals feature Vietnamese traditional culture

Vietnam’s major sacred animals, which star in ancient tales and reflect spiritual life of Vietnamese people and culture, were introduced to the public at a symposium held at the Vietnam National Museum of History on December 22. 

Vietnam seeks more Turkish investments

 Vietnam looks for more Turkey’s investments into the country’s infrastructure and industrial projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said on December 22.

Defence Minister meets Cambodian veterans

 The Vietnam People’s Army will work hard to preserve, cement and develop the solidarity between Vietnam and Cambodia, Minister of Defence General Phung Quang Thanh said.

The Beatles to stream across music services from Christmas Eve: Re/code

Popular music band 'The Beatles' will see its songs feature across streaming music services starting this Thursday, Christmas Eve, Re/code reported, citing sources familiar with the plans. 

National Assembly Chairman begins official visit to China

 National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and his entourage arrived in Beijing on December 23, beginning his official to China.

Vietnam invites int’l diplomats to 12th party congress

 Diplomatic corps and international organisation representatives are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the 12th National Party Congress slated for January 2016 in Hanoi.

HCM City revels in Christmas spirit

 Christmas doesn't come with snow or sleigh bells in Viet Nam, but twinkling lights, inviting aromas and good cheer are in abundant supply. 

Mekong Delta to battle climate change

 The infrastructure needs of the Mekong Delta to battle the impact of climate change will be a key factor before setting up six agro-ecological zones in the region.

Philippines gets $500 million World Bank credit line to reduce disaster risk

 The Philippines has secured a $500 million credit line from the World Bank to support efforts to manage risks posed by natural disasters.

Manh ranks as SEAsian top 10 midfielder

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do Duy Manh is the only player of Viet Nam listed in the Southeast Asian top 10 midfielders of 2015 by popular football website fourfourtwo.com.

Google, Ford in talks on self-driving car partnership: source

 Google and Ford Motor Co are in talks about forming a partnership to develop autonomous car technology, a person briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.

Nam highlighted on US tennis web site

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam has been described as the player who created tennis history for Viet Nam on tennisworldusa.org.

Textile manufacturers want to become satellite Chinese companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Many merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have concluded recently, after which Vietnamese companies joined Chinese textile & garment production chains.

Vietnamese composers beginning to eschew love songs, take on social issues

 VietNamNet Bridge – More Vietnamese composers are writing songs about social problems instead of the traditional topic of love.

The majesty of Ta Lien Son Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ta Lien Son (Co Trau), one of the highest mountains in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, is probably one of the best travel destinations you’ve never heard of.

Artem wins second match at Top Players event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Duong representative Vu Artem grabbed his second win at the National Top Tennis Players Tournament yesterday (Dec 22) in HCM City.

New pagoda building deemed illegal

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new building has been constructed without authorisation on a protected area of the Huong Pagoda Complex, according to officials from the Ha Noi Department of Culture.

HCM City takes steps to fight phone spam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Committee of HCM City has proposed limiting spam by tightening management of pre-paid subscribers.

Police to simplify automobile inspection procedures in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Registered automobiles that have received appointment letters from police offices will qualify for inspection, starting from January 1, 2016, the Viet Nam Register said.

VN to up FDI in 2016: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is expected to attract more foreign investment next year and in the future due to the opportunities and advantages resulting from free trade agreements (FTAs), according to experts.