VietNamNet Bridge – Most people assume that People's Committee officials are experienced middle-aged men, so it is hard to believe that 30-year-old Nguyen Thi Thu Lan

VietNamNet Bridge – Based on the idea of Thanh Hoa province’s police agency, the Weapon Manufacturing Institute has produced a net releasing device, which has been used by Thanh Hoa police since April 26.

 On 22 April 2013, the Government issued Decree No 33/2013/ND-CP promulgating a Contract Form for oil and gas production sharing contracts.

VietNamNet Bridge – Huong Lan, the renowned singer of romantic folk music and cai luong actress, told Thanh Hiep that she feels an enormous sense of gratitude to the composers of her songs.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s surface water is plagued by concerning problems including depletion and large scale pollution.

Tests have been organized in all localities nationwide to find out the real qualification of general school teachers have shown surprised results: a lot of teachers got the points below average.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, former director of Tu Du Hospital in HCM City and pioneer of the in vitro fertilisation technique in Viet Nam, talks with Ha Nguyen about her passion for enriching lives.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The increase in price of imported milk powder and formula is a cause of concern for parents of babies who don't trust local products. It's also hurting Vietnamese producers who face stiff competition.

Cruise tourism is believed to be the growing tendency in the upcoming years. Meanwhile, people now tend to buy goods through online channels. These would bring the great opportunities to the Vietnamese tourism industry.

The unhealthy competition has exterminated the creativeness of enterprises and discouraged them to spend money to develop software products.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singer Duc Tuan is starting to realise his world ambition. The pioneer of classic crossover music in Viet Nam, he is about to sign a three-year contract with a foreign company.

If the automobile industry development plan is implemented as expected, cars would get much cheaper in just some years.

Staying out of the reach of the state agencies, remaining anonymous and bearing no limitation, the wildlife market on Internet has got more bustling than ever.

Thanks to the first grant of VND15 million, monthly allowance of VND1.5 million, leasing apartments at cheap prices and the promotion opportunities, Da Nang has attracted more than 1,000 qualified civil servants over the last 15 years.

Why do the agencies that are not involve in education and training try to keep for themselves a number of colleges and universities? Is the Ministry of Education and Training incompetent in management?

Cruise tourism to get popular in coming years; FTA talks may bring GI assistance; VN slaps extra duty on veggie oil imports; Stanchart: SBV to cut rates further; Banks announce reduction in executive pay

VietNamNet Bridge – All their neighbours were cutting down trees, attracted by the prospect of making money quickly. But people in one village refused to let their forest be destroyed.

President honours former prisoners of Con Dao who fought for independence; Rice aid combats skin disease epidemic; Green growth strategy under review; Weasel coffee perks up tourism

The 2013 Ha Long Carnival opened on April 27 with an arts performance in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long City which was attended by local and regional leaders, as well as thousands of visitors.

President meets Japanese parliamentarian; Friendship train to start journey; Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam discuss development; Lower Mekong Initiative meeting wraps up; Friendship train to start journey