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Image: A visit to Co Chat Silk Spinning Village

 VietNamNet Bridge - Over the years, the ancient village of Co Chat in the northern city of Nam Dinh has been well-known for growing mulberry and raising silkworms.

Dollar drain threatens Vietnam’s monetary security

VietNamNet Bridge – The movement of a large amount of money offshore Vietnam over a short time could threaten the country’s monetary security, an expert has said.

Photos: The land of tricycles at the Vietnam-China border gate

 VietNamNet Bridge - At the international border gate of Ta Lung in Phuc Hoa district in Cao Bang province, thousands of porters transported tons of goods across the border each day by tricycle.

A specific roadmap needed to soon achieve COC

 The most important thing to early achieve a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) is that ASEAN and China need to ensure the full and proper implementation of terms stipulated in the COC, ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh said.

Breeding and training eagles

 VietNamNet Bridge – Undeniably, the eagle is a symbol of power and strength. That might be a reason why many youths in HCMC have developed a hobby of raising and training this meat-eating bird.

Hanoi caters to varied music tastes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi's young adults enjoy a diverse range of music, from old-timey Vietnamese ballads to the latest Billboard hits. I explored a few live music coffee shops and bars to experience the musical culture

SSC calls for changes to real estate funds

 VietNamNet Bridge – Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) have been officially permitted in Viet Nam since September 2012, but no such funds have been launched due to tight restrictions.

Troubled students lack information about psychological counseling

VietNamNet Bridge –  Psychological counseling in schools has not been an official part of the education program and students still do not know where to turn when they experience difficulties in life.

Oil pollution damaging sea environment

The sea near Vietnam has been seriously damaged by waste from industrial and agricultural production, aquaculture, domestic rubbish, and oil pollution caused by shipbuilding and shipping.

HCM City to buy scientific research results

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Department of Science and Technology has been requested to consider purchasing viable scientific research results instead of funding research projects as currently.

Emperor's chickens attract foreign interest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Asiaplus Tours, an in-bound tour operator in Pham Ngu Lao Street, Ha Noi, is designing a tour to enable visitors to taste Dong Tao chicken, which is well-known for its weird look and delicious meat.

Pushing human limits at A Pa Chai

VietNamNet Bridge – After spending two days exploring Son La and stunning views of the nation’s northwestern upland, we arrive at the first stop of our journey to conquer the country’s westernmost point, A Pa Chai military checkpoint,

Preferential incentives not the only lure for foreign investors in IZs

VietNamNet Bridge – Many industrial zones (IZs) are finding it difficult to attract foreign investors despite significant investment incentives.

Vietnam companies face fierce regional competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese businesses could face losses in the domestic market as the country opens to the ASEAN member imports later this year in compliance with the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement,

Festivals must promote humanitarian values

 VietNamNet Bridge – Festivals must promote humanitarian values, Le Nhu Tien, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Commission for Culture, Education, Youth and Children, told Tien Phong newspaper (Vanguard).

Vietnam boosts labour exports

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam aims to send 90,000 guest workers abroad in 2015, deputy director of the Overseas Labour Management Department Tong Hai Nam told Thoi Bao Kinh Te Viet Nam.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/2

 Homebuyers need guidelines for potential VND50 trillion package; Tilapia offers untapped potential for exports; Vietnam’s outward FDI: Is the tide turning? Affordable housing in demand; Slow demand means hard year for rubber

Glimpsing colours of Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tet has yet to come, but the smell of it lingers in alleys throughout the country.

Vietnam banks on macadamia nuts

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has decided to develop 250,000 hectares of macadamia, sometimes called the queen of nuts, in the next five years.

VN traditional medicine could remedy pharma sector's flaws

VietNamNet Bridge – The pharmaceutical industry should take advantage of traditional medicines, Truong Quoc Cuong, director of the Drug Administration of Viet Nam, told Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) newspaper.