Four statues were found in central Quang Binh Province during an excavation conducted for the restoration of a 700-year-old Buddhist pagoda.

VietNamNet Bridge – Using transparent materials, futuristic inspiration, and salient vignettes are among trends that many designers pursue.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lawmakers have emphasised that the plight of farmers needs urgent attention, Viet Nam Farmers' Union President Nguyen Quoc Cuong tells Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam.

Hanoi to host Vietnam’s largest Christmas festival; National TV festival takes place in Hue next week; Celebrated artist to exhibit in Ha Noi; Veteran singer performs in HCMC; Contemporary VN artist celebrated at awards ceremony

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new pneumococcal vaccine for children under two years old will be supplied for hospitals and healthcare facilities in Vietnam from the first quarter of next year,

Vietnam warned against unsafe foods; Police crack Hanoi wildlife slaughter ring; Two prosecuted for stealing in Hoi An; Higher penalties could prompt firms to pay trade union fees; Cutting post-harvest losses key to food security

Banks in Vietnam meet international payment standards; Nearly 16,000 automobiles sold in November; US tra fish imports fall as prices rise; RoK trade deficit widens, amid higher exports; Turkey asks WTO for emergency duties on mobile phone imports

 The construction of a system supplying electricity for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant, the first of its kind in Vietnam, began in central Ninh Thuan province on December 12.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's auto market stood out in the global car market as the report for November indicated sales growth through 20 consecutive months while its competitors posted slow progress rates.

Binh Duong to meet strong rivals in AFC Group E; Nam knocked out of US event following third round defeat; Tu takes leave of national team after disappointing loss; Tram wins 9-ball title at National Sports Games

Vietnam's football authorities have launched an investigation into the humiliating loss of the home side to Malaysia last night at My Dinh Stadium, which led to the country being knocked out of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many primary schools in Hanoi operate their own English teaching and learning programs rather than the one from the Ministry of Education and Training.

VietNamNet Bridge – Joining the Vietnam Spring Summer Fashion Week 2015, Quoc Khai offered a powerful military style collection while Tien Dat expressed creativity through the movement of color streaks on the clothing.

 The Viet Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) will adopt the teaching method called Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate (CDIO) next year for an additional 15 majors offered at the school.

 The Hanoi municipal People’s Committee has ceremoniously conferred Honorary Citizenship upon two Japanese diplomats, former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama and Japan-Vietnam Special Ambassador Sugi Ryotaro.

Three Vietnamese museums have excelled on the list of best museums in Asia by Trip Advisor. The recognition provides curators of the hundreds of other museums in Vietnam with a lesson on how to improve the image of Vietnamese museums.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After withstanding a barrage of Chinese goods flooding the market for years, Vietnamese businesses are now facing the risk of losing the home market to Thai companies.

 France will provide an additional 85 million EUR from its Emerging Markets Reserve (RPE) for Hanoi’s pilot urban railway line 3.

 Vietnam forges parliamentary cooperation with Peru, Argentina; Presidential Office announces new laws; HCM City deputies want road fee on motorcycles delayed; NA delegation visits UK Parliament

The conclusion of the Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) free trade agreement talks is the most significant success in Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s working visit to the RoK on December 10-12, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi told the media.