VietNamNet Bridge – The Raglai people have several ceremonies relating to the life cycle of a man or a tree. The new rice ceremony is the biggest event of all. After harvesting and stockpiling rice in warehouses, the Raglai organize a ritual to thank

VietNamNet Bridge - The cheap 3G service fee in Vietnam, the lowest in the world, is blamed for the low quality of services.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Nguyen Xuan Mai, an urban sociology expert, spoke to the Hai quan (Customs) newspaper about the importance of consulting the public on urban management and planning.

 Social housing falling short of needs, Software glitches wrongly make firms tax debtors, FDI mainly poured in manufacturing, processing, Vinh Long aims for 330 million USD export revenues, Nghi Son refinery complex to double its capacity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has topped a performance index for green-field foreign direct investment, leading all other emerging markets by a wide margin, according to the Financial Times.

  Local kids will have the opportunity to see a DisneyLive! - Mickey’s Music Festival scheduled at Hoa Binh Theater in HCMC’s District 10 from September 30 to October 6 and the National Convention Center in Hanoi from October 9 to 11.

 Many people must have taken a deep sigh of relief as the Ministry of Transport has proposed the Government stop collecting a controversial road maintenance fee from motorbike owners. This move is a clear indication that the measure is flawed.

VietNamNet Bridge – At a recent workshop in Hanoi it was unveiled that the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has established a process to certify tourism professionals and as a result – tens of thousands of domestic tourism jobs are at risk. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – A robust sea-island economy will be a strong sovereignty marker, Nguyen Chu Hoi, former General Director of the Viet Nam Administration of Seas and Islands,

 Japan has become the largest IT investor in Hanoi, with nine new IT projects registered for licensing in the first half of year, accounting for 39.1 per cent of the 23 new IT projects in the capital.

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a range of revised laws and decrees coming into operation this July in Vietnam, Jeff Olson, a partner at the law firm Hogan Lovells International LLP assessed the potential knock-on effects of these legal changes,

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will support sending members of households whose farm land is taken back by State agencies to foreign countries for guest work from September this year, according to a new decree.

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An’s images captured by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle has been posted on Boredpanda – the leading art, design and photography community website. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - Joining the 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Vietnam may see its GDP increase by $35.7 billion by 2025 if the domestic industry meets the technical barrier of partners.

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2010-2014, the preferential import tariff helped Dung Quat Oil Refinery escape from a VND27.6 trillion loss, according to PetroVietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At a site 15 minutes from HCM City's centre, local and expat families plant vegetables, fish in a man-made river and cook meals under bamboo lean-tos.

 Visitors have been always astonished at the beautiful landscapes of Mu Cang Chai, Ha Giang, Moc Chau and Sapa every time they set foot there.  Following are some stunning photos: 

VietNamNet Bridge – Figures of real estate companies have shown Hanoi City could face an oversupply of offices and apartments for lease in the near future due to fast-growing supplies. 

 The skill of firing the enamelled bronze ware that adorns many palaces and monuments in Hue is thankfully being restored.

 Nearly 100 footwear workers hospitalised for food poisoning, Two-fold rise in compensation for those wrongly convicted, HCM City inspects health insurance coverage at grassroots health clinics, Stores block liquor sales to underage youth