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Vietnam seeks more Turkish investments

 Vietnam looks for more Turkey’s investments into the country’s infrastructure and industrial projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said on December 22.

Defence Minister meets Cambodian veterans

 The Vietnam People’s Army will work hard to preserve, cement and develop the solidarity between Vietnam and Cambodia, Minister of Defence General Phung Quang Thanh said.

HCM City revels in Christmas spirit

 Christmas doesn't come with snow or sleigh bells in Viet Nam, but twinkling lights, inviting aromas and good cheer are in abundant supply. 

Mekong Delta to battle climate change

 The infrastructure needs of the Mekong Delta to battle the impact of climate change will be a key factor before setting up six agro-ecological zones in the region.

Manh ranks as SEAsian top 10 midfielder

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do Duy Manh is the only player of Viet Nam listed in the Southeast Asian top 10 midfielders of 2015 by popular football website fourfourtwo.com.

Nam highlighted on US tennis web site

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Hoang Nam has been described as the player who created tennis history for Viet Nam on tennisworldusa.org.

Textile manufacturers want to become satellite Chinese companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Many merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have concluded recently, after which Vietnamese companies joined Chinese textile & garment production chains.

Vietnamese composers beginning to eschew love songs, take on social issues

 VietNamNet Bridge – More Vietnamese composers are writing songs about social problems instead of the traditional topic of love.

The majesty of Ta Lien Son Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ta Lien Son (Co Trau), one of the highest mountains in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, is probably one of the best travel destinations you’ve never heard of.

Artem wins second match at Top Players event

 VietNamNet Bridge – Binh Duong representative Vu Artem grabbed his second win at the National Top Tennis Players Tournament yesterday (Dec 22) in HCM City.

New pagoda building deemed illegal

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new building has been constructed without authorisation on a protected area of the Huong Pagoda Complex, according to officials from the Ha Noi Department of Culture.

HCM City takes steps to fight phone spam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Committee of HCM City has proposed limiting spam by tightening management of pre-paid subscribers.

Police to simplify automobile inspection procedures in 2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Registered automobiles that have received appointment letters from police offices will qualify for inspection, starting from January 1, 2016, the Viet Nam Register said.

VN to up FDI in 2016: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is expected to attract more foreign investment next year and in the future due to the opportunities and advantages resulting from free trade agreements (FTAs), according to experts.

QS gives FPT University five-star ratings

VietNamNet Bridge – FPT University has been awarded five–star ratings for the quality of its teaching, facilities, employability and social responsibility by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), FPT University announced the ratings yesterday.

Investor buys 52% stake in Kim Lien Hotel

 An investor paid more than VND1 trillion (US$44.4 million) to acquire nearly 3.65 million shares of Kim Lien Tourism Joint Stock Company, or 52.4 per cent of its charter capital.

Hot property Kim Lien Hotel targeted by tycoons

VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of tycoons in the north have shown interest in buying Kim Lien Hotel which is located on prime land. 

Dong Nai residents oppose road to be built through forest

VietNamNet Bridge - The Dong Nai province's People’s Committee opposes the project to build a road through National Cat Tien Park, saying that the road will badly affect the sustainability of the jungle.

PhD disciplined for remarks about school expected to resign

Dr. Doan Minh Dang, a lecturer of the Can Tho University of Technology, a scientist highly respected by colleagues and co-workers, is likely to be forced to resign after he posted negative remarks about the school.

How speedy is Vietnam’s 4G in comparison with the rest of the world?

VietNamNet Bridge - The 4G standard Viettel now applies in its trial run is LTE-A, with download speed of 300 Mbps, which is applied in many developed countries.