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Youngsters color their Facebook in red by the Vietnam flag

These days, the online community has had a movement called "Coloring your Facebook by the Vietnamese flag" to celebrate the country’s Unification Day (April 30,) the May Day and the birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).

Businesses sparing in ad budgeting

Only spending money on very necessary and highly effective campaigns and using online ads instead of other traditional methods -- businesses have been trying every possible way to save every dong in the current difficult period.

ASEAN-China to have a special session

VietNamNet Bridge – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will hold a special conference of foreign ministers this year, possibly in August or September.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/4

Possible tax breaks cause concern for budget; Economist urges removal of interest rate caps; Steel sector sees positive signs in 2013; Possible tax breaks cause concern for budget

Vietnam responds to the Earth Day

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam on April 21 urged people to take action to stop polluting the rivers and lakes and protect water resources in response to the Earth Day 2013.

Ethnic groups display diversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a colourful performance featuring representatives of eight ethnic groups from the northern highlands, Viet Nam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day was off to an exciting start on Friday night.

Vietnam joins RFC international race system

The Hanoi Off-road Car Club has introduced the first international off-road tournament in Vietnam under the RFC system. The event will take place in June in Tuan Chau resort, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province.

Delta breeders braced for bird flu

VietNamNet Bridge – Poultry breeders in the Mekong Delta are nervously watching the spread of avian flu (H5N1).

Rare bonsais displayed in ancient royal garden of Nguyen Dynasty

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of April 21, the Center for Conservation of Hue Relics opened the royal garden of the Nguyen Dynasty named Co Ha in the Hue Citadel to serve tourists.

New teams promise thrilling robot contest finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty two teams from universities and colleges across Vietnam will compete in the final rounds of the Vietnam Robot Contest 2013 from May 6-12 in the central city of Da Nang.

Overly rapid growth scare businesses stiff

Vietnamese businesses, which tried to obtain rapid growth at any costs have become the victims of their rapid development policy.

Apprentice lawyer wins Vietnam's Got Talent 2013

VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Huu Kien,  an apprentice lawyer with a tenor from the central province of Thanh Hoa, won the finale of the 2013 Vietnam's Got Talent last night, April 21 in HCM City.

Exhibition of Chau Giang and Duc Hung in New York

VietNamNet Bridge – Fashion designer Duc Hung and pianist-painter Chau Giang will reunite in a special exhibition held in New York this week.

Precious antiques of Nguyen Dynasty exhibited in Hue City

Nearly 40 bronze, porcelain, gem, gold, silver, cloth antiques and ancient documents of the Nguyen Dynasty are showcased at an exhibition that opened on April 21 in the ancient capital city of Hue.

Transgender teacher releases CD for charity

VietNamNet Bridge - Pham Le Quynh Tram, the first transgender who was recognized by the law in Vietnam has made her debut album. She said that all revenue from this CD will be donated for charity.

Woman stripped naked in a scene of jealousy

Vietnamese netizens are heated up by a video clip featuring a woman and her son who beat and stripped naked a woman on the road in a scene of jealousy for filming. The incident occurred in the presence of many people.

A ton of rotten animal organs seized on the way to HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Some 25 boxes containing about 1.3 tons of rotten animal organs on a high quality bus was detected by the police of the central province of Quang Tri on the early morning of April 21.

Anti-smoking law comes into effect

 VietNamNet Bridge – The law on the prevention and control of smoking takes effect on May 1, 2013, according to the Health Ministry.

Nghe An take charge at the top

 VietNamNet Bridge – Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) cruised past hosts Dong Tam Long An (DTLA) 3-1 yesterday, April 21, to go six points clear at the top of the Eximbank V-League 2013 national football championship.

Vietnam refutes US human rights report

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi on April 21 refutes the findings in the 2012 US global human rights report.