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Coconut chopsticks: help protect the forest

VietNamNet Bridge - Tan Son Village in central Ninh Thuan Province became famous for producing a beautiful assortment of high quality ebony chopsticks in the 1980’s. Local craftmen have found coconut palm an effective alternative material in chopstick production, which helps not only improve their living conditions but also protect ebony forests from extinction.... Read more

‘Nutty’ inventor brings dreams to life

VietNamNet Bridge - On top of coming up with life-changing gadgets, one man is giving his disabled workers a second chance at success. From power generators to deal with the country’s constant shortages, to electric cats that catch mice and cockroaches, inventor Tran Van Tin is making life easier for many people, and a lot better for the disabled persons... Read more

Happiness written by teacher’s kind heart

VietNamNet Bridge - Do Xuan Bach, a primary school teacher in the Mong minority village of Sin Chai has dedicated his life to educating poor children with the help of the entire community. Teacher Bach not only teaches the children of Den Thang reading and writing, he enlightens their childhood with stories and laughter.VietNamNet Bridge - Do Xuan Bach, a primary... Read more

Nuns battle Central Highlands’ dark secret

VietNamNet Bridge - Catholic nuns at Vinh Son shelter in Kon Tum Province are trying hard to stop several ethnic minority groups from burying infants alive when their mothers die. Pi Yo Rong and her adopted mother Y Deo.VietNamNet Bridge - Catholic nuns at Vinh Son shelter in Kon Tum Province are trying hard to stop several ethnic minority groups from burying... Read more

Old artisan preserves the soul of embroidery

VietNamNet Bridge - When one sees Pham Viet Dinh’s long fingers rhythmically working with a needle and thread, it’s hard to believe that he is already 77 years old. The man looks younger and stronger than his age with his bright eyes, close-cropped snow-white hair and long white beard. Artisan Pham Viet Dinh still find great enthusiasm working with... Read more

Q&A session: NA Chairman remarks on officials

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly Standing Committee will send ministers the brief content of the Question and Answer session to remind them of the promises they made to deputies, said NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong. PM Nguyen Tan Dung laughs at the funny comparison made by the Health Minister. Trong said though the Q&A session was shortened... Read more

Bandsmen commit mistakes, is the bandmaster responsible?

VietNamNet Bridge – “Halting rice exports caused farmers losses. Which agency will bear responsibility for this? The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development or the Ministry of Industry and Trade?” HCM City’s Deputy Ngo Minh Hong asked the Prime Minister. PM Nguyen Tan Dung talked with deputy Duong Trung Quoc during the... Read more

Farmers get rich breeding wild animals

VietNamNet Bridge – Thien Ly discovers how the government is killing two birds with one stone: Helping poor farmers breed wild or rare animals which sell for high profits and ensuring the species’ survival. Domesticated boar meat provide delicacy eateries in big cities, where people look for fancy food with less fat.VietNamNet Bridge – Thien... Read more

Industry and Trade Minister accepts responsibility

VietNamNet Bridge – Though several times repeating the phrase, “We accept some of the responsibility”, in reference to rice exports, Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang couldn’t clarify how the ministry was to blame nor measures that need to be taken to rectify the problems. Minister Vu Huy Hoang at the Q&A session (Photo:... Read more

Mekong Delta importing rice as usual?

VietNamNet Bridge – Head of the Cultivation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Tri Ngoc spoke about the inundation of Cambodian rice in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s rice granary. Mr. Nguyen Tri Ngoc VietNamNet Bridge – Head of the Cultivation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen... Read more

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