VietNamNet Bridge – A 51-year-old former drug addict in HCM City’s District 1, who has been receiving a daily methadone treatment at a local health centre, now has a stable income as a motorbike taxi driver.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two Asiatic bear cubs rescued by Hai Phong City Police were transferred to a bear sanctuary in Ninh Binh Province on Thursday,

Thirteen members of an organised crime group in HCM City involved in illegal gambling and high-interest lending were apprehended on Tuesday, 

 The Vietnam-Japan joint committee on waste management will map out a cooperation plan to build policies towards effective, sustainable management and treatment of solid waste in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta provinces boast wonderful sites for a holiday getaway during upcoming Lunar New year, with beautiful landscapes, flowers, wild birds and religious spots.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Renewable energy usage is becoming more common among households in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

Food safety inspection forces will be deployed in nine cities and provinces from July 1, deputy minister of health Truong Quoc Cuong announced at a Wednesday conference on food safety, 

Da Nang-based Dong A College has joined the Asia Professional Education Network (APEN), which promotes education links and a project-based learning (PBL) educational system among universities in Asia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Public discourse has taken off over Hanoi’s recent decision to forbid citizens from making audio or video recordings without consent during meetings with officials.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities in the central province of Thanh Hoa began renovation work on Wednesday at a downgraded ancient tomb of a princess, the 11th daughter of King Le Thanh Tong (1442-1497).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Writers and painters from Vietnam and Denmark with host a workshop for children to discover literature from the two countries on Saturday in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ten outstanding young Hanoians were honoured in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Ly Thai To Statue in Hoan Kiem District.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Students at secondary schools in HCM City are encouraging their peers and adults to classify garbage before it is recycled.

 VietNamNet Bridge – V.League 1 side Becamex Binh Duong will train in Bangkok, Thailand from January 16-21.

In a bid to improve the behaviour of civil servants and ensure professionalism and transparency while performing their duties, the Ministry of Home Affairs has completed a code of conduct for civil servants.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has raised concerns over the controversial Thach Khe Iron Ore Mine in central Ha Tinh Province, saying the mine should not restart operations due to environmental risks.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The leadership committee of the Ha Long-Cat Ba Alliance (HLCBA) met on Wednesday in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong to discuss pollution in the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese violinist Nagao Haruka and pianist Chika Murata will perform one night of classical melodies at Hai Van Lounge in Da Nang with free entrance on Friday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An English-speaking tour around and in the former Revolutionary Museum will be held by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) on Wednesday, January 16.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Motor Racing Championship will begin in the southern province of Can Tho on February 8 at Can Tho Stadium.