VietNamNet Bridge – The franc surged after the Swiss central bank abandoned its bid to artificially keep its value down, a move which has taken a profound toll on a number of Vietnamese residing overseas, especially those in Eastern Europe.

VietNamNet Bridge – Blankets of cloud and midst covering mountain ranges and beautiful valleys in winter entice both domestic and foreign travelers to the northwestern region of Vietnam. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – A stone stele dated back to the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century was discovered at a temple in Duc Dong commune in Duc Tho district of Ha Tinh province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Russian man was found dead in a hotel room at Malibu Resort in the resort town of Mui Ne in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan province on Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi police on Wednesday detected 20 dried primates on a coach running between Hanoi and Cao Bang province that was was stopped for a traffic law violation.

Russia has played a significant role in Viet Nam's war victory as well as its post-war reform success, says Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

The highest bonus planned by a enterprise for an employee during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) is VND482 million (US$22,567), according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign investment funds and real estate traders are looking for land to enter the HCM City real estate market in 2015.

 Nineteen banks in HCMC will lend nearly US$6 billion to local companies, family-run businesses and individuals this year, double the target set by the city government for the year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Non-infectious diseases, such as high-blood pressure, pulmonary ailments, asthma, diabetes and cancer, make up two thirds of the total incidence of diseases and health-related deaths in the nation,

 VietNamNet Bridge – A concert featuring Japanese and Vietnamese opera singers will be held on February 7 at 27, Quang Trung Street, Ha Noi.

HCMC taxi firms say to cut fares; Bach Dang Wharf to close in April; Ha Noi opens rehab centres for drug addicts; Residents suffer alum-water supply; HIV project targets at-risk population; Illegal quarry harrasses village

Nearly 7,000 businesses established in January; TISCO to get $63.2 million to expand production; State Bank calls for lending interest rates to be lowered; Vinamilk announces export plan; 41 Vietnamese firms join billion dollar club

 While many countries have prohibited the use of white asbestos, it is still in use in Vietnam, Vietnam’s Evidence-based Health Policy Development Group (EBHPD) said at a conference in Hanoi last week.

 The Ministry of Health’s Preventive Health Department has warned of a high risk of avian influenza A/H7N9 outbreaks in Vietnam.

 Vietnam have been promoted to Division I of the International Tennis Federation (ITF)’s Asia 14 and Under Championships next year after claiming the first place in the 2015 edition of Division II in Ho Chi Minh City.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Aeon is realizing its expansion plan in Vietnam by holding a 30% stake of Fivimart and a 49% stake of Citimart.

On January 29, the third Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue was held in Hanoi reviewing bilateral defence cooperation over the recent past and discussing regional issues of shared concern.

 Computer viruses caused losses of around US$400 million to Vietnamese users last year, the Bach Khoa Anti-Virus Centre has said following a study.

VietNamNet Bridge - HQ-184, the 3rd Kilo submarine of the Vietnam Navy, arrived at the bay of Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa province, on January 28 and it was pulled into the Cam Ranh Military Port this morning.