As the development of hi-tech parks in Viet Nam is still below expectations, they are seeking measures to attract more investments, especially in research and development projects.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) does not prohibit students to use Facebook, but the ban has been issued by many schools.

VietNamNet Bridge - Trade, investment, labor ... liberalization is seen as a big opportunity for Vietnam when the ASEAN Economic Community is established, but it also a great challenge because of Vietnam’s level of integration.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only 3.3 per cent of nationwide agricultural enterprises have spent money on the research and development of technology, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

VietNamNet Bridge - The long strip of beaches with high-end resorts along Cua Dai Beach area in the ancient city of Hoi An is at risk because of soil erosion.

 Hanoi will spend over VND2.1 trillion ($92.4 million) on easing congestion and ensuring traffic safety in the 2016-2020 period.

 Despite mixed opinions, the sharing economy continues to grow strongly and is expanding to many forms in Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to send the Government a pilot scheme to organize tenders to select financially strong investors to replace those currently involved in delayed or slowly implemented wind farm projects.

VietNamNet Bridge – As Viet Nam's elderly phase into retirement, they aren't standing still – many donate their time to rehabilitate addicts or give health check ups. Others stay fit and social. But is society giving them the assistance they need? 

Sabeco and Habeco, the two largest Vietnamese breweries, made VND5.3 trillion in pretax profit in 2014. However, the figure was still far below that earned by VBL, the distributor of Heineken, Tiger and Biere-Larue.

 About half the mobile phone users in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines still use non-"smart" devices, or feature phones, while all other countries in the Asia Pacific and Oceania are making a clear and rapid transition to smartphones.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year’s warmer weather has caused the peach trees in Son La Province to bloom early.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Doan Mau Diep said Vietnamese workers that absconded illegally while working abroad were a major problem.

 VietNamNet Bridge - In an interview with Nikkei, Chairman Truong Gia Binh of the FPT Corporation said that FPT aims to implement one or two mergers and acquisition deals each year to expand the market and develop new businesses.

Vietnamese health officials are encouraging local patients to use antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor but a survey by the Health Ministry reveals that 76 per cent of doctors prescribe medicines unreasonably, causing antibiotic resistance

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of students suffering from short-sightedness is increasing in Viet Nam's big cities, experts said.

VietNamNet Bridge - A National Assembly Deputy has suggested rejecting ODA from China. Experts have mentioned ‘the right to haggle about ODA’.

VietNamNet Bridge - The reports on internet security released recently by state agencies and security organizations all pointed out that Vietnam is a ‘hot spot’ around the globe for security problems. 

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the number of permanent staff for 2016 in State authorities and organizations, the Office of the Government announced on November 23.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two sons continue their father's tradition of creating quality handmade guitars, each with their own personality, despite the long-standing presence of cheaper imported instruments.