VietNamNet Bridge – More and more foreign investors in the educational sector have decided to expand their operations in provinces instead of major cities like Ha Noi and HCM City.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Conservation experts are concerned that bear attacks similar to the one in which a 3-year-old boy lost his arm could continue as Vietnam has up to 1,800 bears in captivity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last year the Vietnamese government reviewed and implemented several new policies to bolster the economy, lawyers from LNT Law Firm writes.

 The Vietnam Olympic Committee’s executive committee organised a conference in Hanoi on January 15, outlining key missions in 2015 and developing plans to compete at international events.

VietNamNet Bridge – In the country’s southern part, Dalat is a well-known tourist destination of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong thanks to its cool weather while the north can take pride in Tam Dao,

 Famed Italian actor and director Michele Placido, best known for his role as inspector Corrado Cattani in the TV series La Piovra, is coming to Vietnam in June to participate in a variety of cultural, fashion and cinematography activities.

 The 14th session of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC)’s Theory Council opened in Hanoi on January 16 under the chair of the council’s head Dinh The Huynh.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Land issue violations cost the capital city VND160 billion (US$7.6 million) and 3.88ha of land during 2014, Ha Noi Inspectorate Deputy Chief Bui Van Dinh said on Monday at a meeting.

 Stress is the reason why we find it hard to empathise with someone we do not know, researchers suggest.

 VietNamNet Bridge introduces the second part of a recent talk between US Ambassador Ted Osius and our readers. Mr. Ted Osius commented that patriotism is the driving force for national development and both Americans and Vietnamese are patriotic.

 Law enforcement agencies are coping with difficulties in implementing a number of new regulations and laws with effect this year due to the absence of guidance documents.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project on technical assistance supporting civil service reform in Vietnam, reported the Vietnam government portal.

VietNamNet Bridge – Local scientists should change their way of thinking and research what businesses and the economy need, instead of studying what they want so as to contribute more to the country’s development.

VietNamNet Bridge - Seven of 12 newly recognized national treasures exhibited or preserved in Hanoi.

Photographer brings Vietnam to Cyprus; Vietnamese photographer shortlisted for int’l creative competition ; Traditional music returns to the big stage; Ancient sculptures of lions and “Nghe” exhibited in HCM City

Fishing boat rescued near Truong Sa; Two arrested for trafficking women in Son La; US Ambassador donates blood ahead of Tet; RoK funds US$3 million e-learning project; Five providers of guest workers to Taiwan suspended

HCM City extends FDI project licences; National agency to check SOE health; Ministry steps in on dairy dispute; National Assembly should tighten Uber taxi controls; Businesses called to invest in telemedicine

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tourism authorities of Danang City and Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue provinces have prepared many new tours, entertainment services and festivals to woo visitors this year.

 Total revenue of Vietnam’s tourism industry was estimated at VND230 trillion in 2014, up 15% from the figure recorded in the previous year.

 Members of the Tsukiji fish market – the world’s largest wholesale market from Tokyo, Japan – introduced high-grade seafood products and food preservation technologies to Vietnamese firms in HCM City on January 15.