VietNamNet Bridge – A model of the Flappy Bird, made of 14-karat gold and weighing 85.23 grams, or nearly three ounces, has been up for auction at webstore.com since March 10.

Vietnam hailed for preparations for 132nd IPU Assembly; VN, WB target central region growth; Ha Noi marks Int'l Francophone Day; PM holds telephone talks with US White House Chief of Staff

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scholars have pointed out that Chinese businessmen have been scouring every corner in the rural areas of Vietnam to collect farm produce to serve their dark intentions.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the privatisation plan of the Civil Engineering Construction Corporation No 8 (Cienco 8).

VietNamNet Bridge – Saltwater intrusion is getting more severe in many areas in the Mekong Delta region and thousands of hectares of rice and plants are forecast to be affected in the coming time.

 Some 95.5% of voters in Crimea have supported joining Russia, officials say, after half the votes have been counted in a disputed referendum.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Decades ago, the bike was worth a tael of gold. It was granted with the certificate of ownership, the number plate and was kept as treasures in the house.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Traditional costumes are cultural beauty of each country. Below are the traditional dresses of ten countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Chinese cockroaches have been farmed on a large scale in the northern province of Bac Ninh with the “assistance” of “Chinese experts.” Vietnamese management agencies have warned that the black beetles could be a danger to the environment.

 Crown Prince Haakon Magnus has treasured cooperation between Norway and Vietnam in his interview granted to Vietnam News Agency prior to his official visit to Vietnam from March 18-21.

 President Truong Tan Sang, his wife and delegation arrived at Tokyo-based Haneda airport on March 16 for a four-day State visit to Japan at the invitation of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

VietNamNet Bridge – Those who visit the mountainous northeastern province of Ha Giang should pass by Dong Van ancient town as home to over 150-year-old houses.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some legal problems would arise if Vietnam allows foreign institutions (Viet Kieu, or overseas Vietnamese) to build houses in Vietnam for business (leasing, trading).

 VietNamNet Bridge – The domain name market is taking shape in Vietnam. However, there are more sellers than buyers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has vowed to produce 20,000 PhDs more by 2020. To reach that number, Vietnam will have to handle a gigantic workload.

VietNamNet Bridge – Building agricultural hi-tech parks is vital, says Tu Minh Thien, Deputy Director of the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City Agricultural Hi-Tech Park.

Medicinal wine has long been regarded by Vietnamese as an elixir that can treat a variety of common diseases, and even enhance vitality. However, the market is teeming with faked and low-quality medicinal wine, which is dangerous to human health.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vo Tri Thanh, deputy director of the Central Institute For Economic Management, spoke to the Sai Gon Economic Times on the impacts of the TPP and the FTA with the European Union.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A survey conducted last year of nearly 2,600 Vietnamese families shows that one-third of them support same-sex marriage.

 Market watchdogs ask for city help to fight smuggling; Non-tariff barriers high in trade with EU; ACV prepares for airport expansion; Vietnam should have trustees in bankruptcy; Housing stimulus package criticised for slow disbursal