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Hanoi exhibition highlights women’s role in disasters

 Disfigured kitchenware, stained and wet books and flashlights are among the items left behind by fierce typhoons that have hit in the central region of the country.

Pay-what-you-want policy inspires eateries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Finishing a vegetarian meal at Dong Quang Pagoda in Ha Noi, I stand in queue with other people to put money in the donation box. How much money we donate depends on us.

Should Vietnam export fresh flowers?

VietNamNet Bridge - The forecast that Vietnam would become a leading flower export center in Asia mentioned in a Japanese journal has raised a debate about the potential of Vietnam in exporting fresh flower.

Online risk from new flaw

  Serious flaw discovered in OpenSSL that affects the security of more than 11 million websites around the world.

International performers set for Hue Festival 2016

 The ninth Hue Festival 2016 will be held from April 29 to May 4, honouring cultural and historical values of the former capital city.

HCM City strengthens actions against bribery

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will soon implement strong solutions to prevent and fight bribery, delegates have heard at a conference held in HCM City.

The wild beauty of Diep Son Islands

 VietNamNet Bridge - Referred to as the "floating road amid the ocean," Diep Son Islands is a new, attractive destination thanks to its wild and unique beauty.

Fake ’emergency’ vehicles annoy road users

 VietNamNet Bridge – Slack regulation of the use of priority traffic horns and lights recently in Ha Noi is giving residents a headache.

Japanese football infiltrates Vietnam market

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is one of the markets with the most potential in Southeast Asia and the J.League clubs want to look for the brightest talents.

Da Nang to hold Quan The Am Festival

 One of the country’s largest festivals, the Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) festival in Da Nang city, will be held on March 25-27 at the Quan The Am Pagoda in Hoa Vang district.

Hunter turns from killer to conservationist

 VietNamNet Bridge – From hunting wild animals as young boy, one man has changed his view of the animals we share the planet with, and decided to protect them.

Parents urge children to go back to basics

 VietNamNet Bridge – The hi-tech age has brought with it many benefits, but many parents are concerned that addiction to smartphones, tablets and laptops may be detrimental to their children's wellbeing.

Garment companies struggle to escape outsourcing

VietNamNet Bridge - A lot of Vietnamese garment companies which do not want to outsource for foreign partners have decided to find new ways to develop. 

Virtual reality glasses: now for the masses

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two students at VNU University of Engineering and Technology have designed a new model of virtual reality (VR) glasses "Made in Viet Nam" to help access VR technology.

Worship of Mother Goddesses is part of Vietnamese culture

 While researchers and followers are anxiously waiting for UNESCO recognition of the Vietnamese worship of Mother Goddesses as a cultural heritage, the len dong ritual is becoming more favoured by the community and promoted in various ways.

Vinalines to make public offering in first quarter

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam National Shipping Lines will make an initial public offering (IPO) in Q1 of 2016, said Vu Anh Minh, Director of the Ministry of Transport’s enterprise management department.

Delicious grilled fish in Thung Nai

Nestled between a mountain and a river, the mountainous commune of Thung Nai in Hoa Binh Province’s Cao Phong District draws a large number of tourists every year for its gorgeous scenery, tranquility and food specialties,

Goal to roll out family medical practices in VN

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien spoke with Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper about the shortcomings of implementing the family medical practice model in Viet Nam and its development plan by 2020.

Forest fires threatens areas across country

 Prolonged dry weather has put many parts of Vietnam at a risk of forest fires, the Forest Protection Department warned.

Barriers block foreign investors being residents

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over the past few years, in an effort to provide foreign investors with better legal conditions to make investments in Vietnam, the State Bank of Vietnam issued various new regulations on foreign exchange control.