Vietnam Identity

Life through a Lens
01/01/1970 07:00
VietNamNet Bridge – A newborn baby and a buffalo standing near a house in the mountains are simple evocations of life in photos by Hoang Quoc Tuan. After 31 years working as a photographer, Tuan organized a photo exhibition and book entitled “Through the...
Hanoi nearly ranks at the bottom of green city list
01/01/1970 07:00
VietNamNet Bridge – According to the Asian Green City Index 2011 released on February 14, Hanoi is listed in the group of “under average” cities for the green. Of the 22 ranked cities, Hanoi, three cities in India (Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai) and Manila of the...
Small changes “attack” Temple of Literature
01/01/1970 07:00
Thousands of people are flocking to Vietnam’s first university – Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in the early of the lunar year to pray for an auspicious year. Many of them scatter small change everywhere, a kind of “pollution” at this solemn place.
Vietnam can build international airport within 36 months: IATA
01/01/1970 07:00
VietNamNet Bridge – According to IATA’s (International Air Transport Association) forecasts, Vietnam’s aviation industry will see a high growth rate of 9.5 percent in 2011. Giovanni Bisignani, Chief Executive Officer of IATA...
Vietnam’s agriculture benefits from WTO membership: MARD
01/01/1970 07:00
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ho Xuan Hung has affirmed that Vietnam’s agriculture greatly benefits from WTO membership. However, the big problem now is that farmers, businesses and even policy makers still do not understand the international market well.
Vietnamese emporer's painting sold nearly $11,800 in auction
01/01/1970 07:00
Chieu ta (Sunset), an oil painting by King Ham Nghi (1871-1943) A painting by King Ham Nghi (1871-1943) has been sold for 8,800 euros (US$11,729) at an auction in Paris on Wednesday, an official has said. Â The auction was held by SVV...
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
01/01/1970 07:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Photos of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in late of the 19th century from the collection of Doan Thinh and Doan Bac. VietNamNet Bridge – Photos of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in late of the 19 th century from the collection of Doan Thinh and Doan Bac....