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Many bankers handled roughly in 2015

VietNamNet Bridge - The bankers that were seriously criticized by the local press in 2015 were those that managed banks involved in bad debt scandals.

Master plan on preserving Nguyen Dynasty wood blocks approved

 The Prime Minister has approved a project on preserving and improving value of Nguyen Dynasty wood blocks (moc ban), a UNESCO-recognised documentary heritage item.

Ancient banyan in Binh Dinh named Heritage Tree

A more than 100- year old banyan tree in the central province of Binh Dinh has been certificated as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment.

VN Muay fighters want to win two gold medals at Asian Beach Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Thai Muay squad aim to win two gold medals at this year's Asian Beach Games (ABG).

Nine people prosecuted for broken water pipelines

The People's Supreme Procuracy on Wednesday (Feb 3) began legal proceedings against nine people for violating construction regulations that caused breaks in water supplies at the Vietnam Construction, Import - Export Corporation (Vinaconex).

Government plans education reforms

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Vinh Hien spoke with Voice of Viet Nam (VOV) about changes to the education system, especially for high schools.

Vietnam works on nuclear power framework

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has been developing a legal framework on atomic energy for the safe and effective development of nuclear power in the country.

Investors delay projects as investment channels remain unattractive

VietNamNet Bridge - If capital outflow returns to Vietnam in 2016 thanks to global integration effects, the Vietnamese stock market may become more attractive than last year.

Hanoi to open book street on third Lunar New Year day

 The Hanoi Department of Information and Communications has announced that a book street will be opened from the third to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, or February 10-15.

Logistics set for high growth, marine transport expected to benefit

 Vietnam's logistics sector is expected to maintain high growth this year, according to a Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) report.

A tranquil island off Nha Trang City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Diep Son is an island off Nha Trang, a well-known beach resort city on the central coast.

10 biggest real estate transactions in Vietnam in 2015

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2015 major real estate firms in Vietnam sought and conducted many large affairs to acquire "golden land" in the center of big cities.

Strong growth expected in resort market this year

VietNamNet Bridge – The resort market in Viet Nam will see feverish investment this year due to its great potential,

Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2016 in pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge - The 720-meter-long street of Nguyen Hue running from Ho Chi Minh Statue in front of HCM City Hall to Ton Duc Thang Street by the Saigon River has become a must-see venue for Lunar New Year revelers.

Seasonal jobs provide extra cash ahead of Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many people in Ha Noi have earned additional income by doing seasonal jobs, which are only available in the days near the Lunar New Year holiday.

VASEP: More seafood to go to ASEAN this year

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is pinning high hopes that seafood shipments to ASEAN markets will continue increasing this year.

VN football coach: who will take hot seat?

 VietNamNet Bridge – There is a saying in Viet Nam that goes, "daughter-in-law of a hundred families" to describe a position who must try to please everyone.

Tasks assigned to Politburo members

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong signed a decision assigning tasks to Politburo members on February 4.

Many flights delayed due to congestion at takeoff runways

 VietNamNet Bridge - According to the international airport of Tan Son Nhat, from 7am to 11pm on February 3, up to 33 flights had to land from 15 to 50 minutes late and 44 others had to take off 15 minutes to 1 hour late

Japanese coach Miura receives Ministry of Culture’s medal

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has presented a meaningful gift in recognition of the contribution of coach Miura Toshiya to Vietnam football for almost two years.