VietNamNet Bridge – New polices on cash payment, exemption of export and import duty on raw material gold, preferential lending interest rate, and more incentives for the handicapped are scheduled to come into effect in March, 2014.

VietNamNet Bridge – Internationally renowned Thai art collector Tira Vanichteeranont has cast the spotlight on Vietnamese artistry in a recent debuted three-book portfolio series. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – A leader of a campaign to stop global trade in ivory from elephants and rhinocerous has praised the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, for speaking out on the issue.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two years ago, Vietnamese rice exporters were warned that Cambodia would become their redoubtable rival in rice export. And they have been once again awakened to the danger.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rich men in the northern provinces of Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Ha Nam, Quang Ninh and Hanoi seem to be very fond of building “castles.”

 VietNamNet Bridge – Besra has been granted a renewal of its licence to export gold from Viet Nam, a source from the company confirmed to Viet Nam News.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A farmer in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has successfully produced a type of machine dedicated to ploughing terraced fields, reducing the burden of farm work on these inaccessible spots.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A series of new policies have been laid down by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), while the high school finals come in just three months.

 VietNamNet Bridge – People are often eager to rush to Ca Mau Cape just to have a chance to touch the southernmost point of Vietnam. However, the Mekong Delta of Ca Mau has more to offer such as its evergreen cajuput forest for tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – About VND1 trillion was raised for the environment service fund in 2013. However, the money has not been paid to the forest owners because of the problems in the disbursement formalities.

 A doctoral research carried out in the University of Eastern Finland shows that Healthy diet in midlife decreases risks of memory disorder in old age,

 VietNamNet Bridge – The total foreign investor stakes in Sacombank (STB)'s equity could be increased to 30 per cent, the maximum level stipulated by the current regulations for lending institutions.

 Book delves into Nguyen apparel; General Giap literature gets addition; Top hairstylist contest launches; Thua Thien-Hue moves to protect specialties; Festival to highlight Bac Ninh province’s culture

Vietnam targets US$2 bil bilateral trade with Laos; Hi-tech glass outsourcing factory inaugurated; Increased input imports stoke industry recovery; Garment exports up 44.9% in February; Vinatex in search of investment

 Singaporean naval ship visits Danang city; Vietnam honours UNICEF Chief Representative; Hanoi busy with 2014 Earth Hour campaign; Vietnam's support for wildlife protection; Hanoi to clear all traffic accident black spots

 VietNamNet Bridge - While the proportion of underweight malnutrition decreased steadily over the years, the number of children who do not reach the standard height is still high, the National Institute of Nutrition has announced.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of homes along Highway 50 are nearly two meters below the road surface. In some places, the road surface is equal to the roof.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thanh Hoa continued unbeaten, maintaining their position atop the 2014 V-League Eximbank football championships after beating Dong Tam Long An 2-1 in the seventh round at Thanh Hoa’s stadium

 VietNamNet Bridge – The string trio Samir Barris from Belgium will hold three concerts in Ha Noi, Hue and HCM City in March to celebrate the International Francophonie Day on March 20.

 Cuong ranks fifth in world junior list; Anh Vien gets another gold at US competition; Binh Duong hosts international women’s cycling tourney;