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People devastate forests, nature gets angry

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deforestation is not the story of some specific communes or provinces. Forests have been devastated all over the country for firewood, hydropower and agriculture development.

New university enrolment mechanism giddies 12th graders

The Ministry of Education and Training has unexpectedly announced the application of the new university enrolment mechanism to be applied from 2014. A lot of students complain the decision has made them feel dizzy.

Loans to EVN put back-bending load on commercial banks

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has become the biggest debtor of commercial banks with the total outstanding loans having reached VND144 trillion.

Sailing along Vietnam's central coast

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's central coast is emerging as a major tourism hotspot with many untouched areas waiting to be explored.

Vinalines asks for Government aid

 Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) has proposed that the Government adopt preferential policies to help domestic shipping fleets overcome difficulties, according the online Vietstock newspaper.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 16/12

 Red River Delta development plan announced; Steel sector struggles to iron out difficulties; Vietnam’s sustainable coffee production starts to stir; Shipping firms ignore container handling charges

Beverage market continues to attract investors

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s beverage market remains rich in promise, reflected by the increase in the number of recent investments from major domestic and foreign enterprises.

Young presenters face pressure

 VietNamNet Bridge – The job of being a TV presenter in Vietnam has been under scrutiny after they accidentally raised public anger with "inappropriate" script.

In pictures: Life around the 100-year-old bridge in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge across the Red River, connecting the districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien.

In photos: Romance of the northern winter

 VietNamNet Bridge - Despite of the cold weather, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Moc Chau ... are very beautiful with yellow mustard flower fields, with roads covered by mist or little ethnic minority girls with pink cheeks because of the dry weather.

Villas of the rich in Saigon also welcome Christmas

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the night of December 12, many luxury villas in the new urban area Phu My Hung in District 7, HCM City, which is the home to the rich, was sparkling with lights to welcome the Christmas.

Vietnamese favor for Korean goods raises worry about trade deficit

 VietNamNet Bridge – South Korean goods, following the South Korean culture, have been flocking to Vietnam. Experts have warned that the “South Korean wave” would make the trade deficit more serious.

Nguyen Thanh Tam – English teacher and eggshell artist

VietNamNet Bridge – Inspired by an enthusiasm to find illustrations for students’ English lessons, Nguyen Thanh Tam shot to fame after the Vietnam Record Book Center recognized him as the citizen with the most sculpture works made of eggshells.

In pictures: The outdoor discos of Hanoi’s elderly

 VietNamNet Bridge - This dance floor does not have flashing lights, and the dancers do wear beautiful clothes but they are still enamored with the familiar melodies on the West lakeside.

Students stall in choosing careers

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 75% Vietnamese students do not understand the majors that they are choosing to study at universities, according to a survey released on December 10 in HCM City.

Retail premises in high demand, cheaper than ever

 VietNamNet Bridge – Retailers hunting for retail premises to open shops to enlarge their distribution networks, have bubbled over with joy as a lot of products have been put on sale, with very reasonable prices.

Cinema seeks ideas for survival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domestic cinema industry badly needs a stimulus package to pick itself up, both in terms of quality and quantity, delegates said at an online conference held recently by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Muong ethnic people turn idyllic remote region into tourist hotspot

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ethnic people living in Tu Ne – a rural commune of Tan Lac District in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, have launched an impassioned project to turn their picturesque land into a tourism hotspot.

Meatless Fridays make converts at university

 VietNamNet Bridge – When the volunteers of Hope Club started selling vegetarian meals for VND5,000, they could barely keep up with demand. Can the cheap food convince other students to abandon meat?

Decree offers good advert for chaos

 VietNamNet Bridge – Decree 181/2013/ND-CP, effective from January 1, 2014, will impose stricter controls on the advertising of products and services that may have a direct impact on health and the environment.