Since 1945, after the colonial regime was overthrown, the revolutionary government changed the names of all streets in Hanoi. The French names were replaced with the names of prominent Vietnamese celebrities.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local businesses have yet to tap the potential of the children's toy and healthcare market, according to experts.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vingroup’s leap into the retail market is expected to give Vietnamese retailers better opportunities in the domestic market, which is dominated  by foreign players.

The World Health Organization has revised up its estimate of how many people have tuberculosis by almost 500,000. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those who have a chance to visit the central province of Nghe An should head to Con Temple in Quynh Phuong Commune in Quynh Luu District, a historical site dating back to the 15th century and only about 75km from Vinh City.

VietNamNet Bridge – Though many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are unprofitable, investors still see them as attractive, thanks to their advantages in business fields and large land funds.

Vietnam, Finland target expanded agro-fisheries trade; Adventurous expats flock to Viet Nam; Tra sector asks for more support

 VietNamNet Bridge – The transport sector has received the largest share of Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) loans to Vietnam over the past more than 20 years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – People don't have the responsibility to cover for bad debts created by enterprises, economist Nguyen Minh Phong spoke to the Khoa Hoc &Doi song (Science and Life) newspaper.

The Cha stream, a main source of water for domestic use and irrigation in Luong Noi and Ha Trung Communes in Thanh Hoa Province, has turned cloudy and red due to discharge from a local mine.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Watching fisherman at work in the village of My Khe at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches is a favorite tourist activity.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of films from 32 countries and territories will vie for the Best Work award at a large-scale fete next month.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDC) is collecting comments provided by businesses and customs officials on its three draft circulars guiding the implementation of the Law on Customs.

 VietNamNet Bridge – It is going to be a huge challenge for the current generation of Vietnamese footballers to match the achievements of their predecessors.

Vietnam-focused asset management firm VinaCapital states that it will soon conclude partnership negotiations with a foreign partner for the long-delayed $4 billion South Hoi An integrated casino resort in central Quang Nam province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A revised law allowing the import of used ships has inspired spirited debate amongst authorities and experts. While some believe the law will boost the profitable shipping industry,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Delayed social insurance payments are a burden on the Viet Nam Social Insurance Fund, Hoang Van Dung, vice chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce, told Thoi bao Ngan hang.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 60 teams will participate in the 30th Traditional Martial Arts Festival Ha Noi Open, which will be held from November 14 to 16 at the Cau Giay Gymnasium in Cau Giay District.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As many as 29 martial artists will represent Vietnam at the 9th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, scheduled to take place in Aguascalientes, Mexico from October 30 to November 2.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prolific Vietnamese-American composer PQ Phan creates modern classical music that evokes the sounds of Viet Nam.