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Keeping lighthouses in Truong Sa working

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lighthouses in the Truong Sa Archipelago in Khanh Hoa province are managed by the Southern Vietnam Maritime Safety Corporation.

Vietnamese exports to face stiff competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's exports, especially agro-forestry and fisheries, will face difficulties in 2016 if the country does not drastically restructure the industry, Tran Tuan Anh, deputy minister of Industry and Trade said.

In pictures: Hanoi celebrates Christmas

  The Christmas atmosphere has covered Hanoi.

Vietnam joins Interpol’s fight against fake medicine

 Vietnam has joined 12 other Asian countries in a campaign launched by the Interpol in September to prevent the trading of counterfeit pharmaceutical products.

Vietnam gains achievements in vaccine production

 Vietnam has seen great achievements in researching and producing vaccines, especially the production of 10 out of the 11 kinds mentioned in the nationwide expanded immunisation programme.

Mythological animals feature Vietnamese traditional culture

Vietnam’s major sacred animals, which star in ancient tales and reflect spiritual life of Vietnamese people and culture, were introduced to the public at a symposium held at the Vietnam National Museum of History on December 22. 

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.