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Vietnamese businesswomen hope for benefits from Wal-Mart’s policy

VietNamNet Bridge - Wal-Mart plans to buy $24 billion worth of goods all over the globe from supply companies owned by businesswomen.

Poor students get to grips with English

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourism in Ben Tre Province is growing, but many locals do not have the language skills needed to take advantage of this opportunity. That's why a 79-year-old has opened a free English centre in her home.

Netizens go nuts for ‘Be Like Bill' meme

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a blossoming virtual world and a rapidly changing social network that rules everything today, any spontaneous trick can turn into a steaming hot trend within a few minutes.

New regulations on sickness and maternity to take effect from Feb. 2016

Circular No. 59/2015/TT-BLDTBXH dated December 29th 2015 details and provides guidance on the implementation of provisions of Social Insurance Law on Compulsory Social Insurance.

Amateur photographer captures beauty of north-western region

The scenery and raw beauty of the mountainous areas in Vietnam's northwest is vividly depicted in photos by Cao Anh Tuan, a bank manager with a passion for photography.

Imperial beauty secret gets modern facelift

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Phuong Khanh, a descendent of nu (bud) powder producers, carries on the cosmetic tradition. More than a century later, it is still popular.

Saigon: Our changing city

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City residents don’t need pictures to tell them what’s obvious — the city is changing dramatically. But pictures can provide context and help us prepare for changes yet to come.

Vinh Tan power plant still polluting residential areas

VietNamNet Bridge – Pollution caused by Vinh Tan Thermal Power Complex in southern Binh Thuan Province still persists despite local authorities' efforts to prevent cinders and ash from blowing into nearby residential areas. 

Will foreigners “enjoy” Vietnam's TPP pie?

Products of Thailand, Korea and Japan are dominating the Vietnamese market. Will Vietnam's TPP pie be indirectly enjoyed by the countries heavily investing in Vietnam?

VN environmentally themed novel to be translated in English

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Mat ngu rung xanh” (jungle passwords) by young writer Le Huu Nam is among a few environmentally themed novels to be translated into English for sale in foreign countries,

Oversupply of apartments sparks fresh bubble fears

VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of apartment units will be put onto the market in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the near future, leading to fears of an oversupply in real estate.

Mekong Delta's largest lagoon lives up to name ‘sea on plains'

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the biggest natural lake in the Mekong Delta, Thi Tuong Lagoon in the southern province of Ca Mau has earned a reputation as "a sea on plains".

VN, Japan offer training for new nursing graduates

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam and Japan on Tuesday signed a Record of Discussion for technical co-operation in clinical training for new nursing graduates, which is expected to improve the capability of nurses and enhance their social status.

Investors uncertain about investment channels in 2016

The price of gold is now at a 6-year low, and is expected to continue to decrease. The real estate market has recovered, but risks exist, while the shock to the stock market in 2015 caused by the Chinese yuan depreciation remains a concern

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement to benefits both

Mr. Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, spoke about what may lie ahead with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Poor oversight and bad restoration poses danger to historical sites

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many heritage sites in Hanoi are being destroyed or changed due to destructive restoration works.

Teacher's long fight for justice pays off

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huynh Van Nen will never forget the day he was released from prison last year.

Binh Duong gets nod to develop more IPs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister has approved more industrial parks (IPs) in Binh Duong Province to be added to a master zoning plan for IP development in the nation until 2020.

Bac Ninh’s tug-of-war honoured as national cultural heritage

 The northern province of Bac Ninh received a certificate recognising tug of war festival of Huu Chap village as a national intangible cultural heritage during a ceremony on February 11.

Images: Mussel processing village in Central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Hen (mussel) village located on the bank of the La River, in Truong Son Commune of Duc Tho District, Ha Tinh Province, has existed for more than 300 years.