British author Jasper Fforde uses classic works as his inspiration to create detective novels, he said at a seminar on May 8 in Ha Noi.

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) officially acquired Ocean Bank on May 8, gaining all its equity, including its charter capital of some VND4 trillion (US$190.48 million).

Land lots allocated to 500 projects in the capital city are either lying idle or being misused, local authorities say.

Viet Nam had once again called on China to immediately end its construction and expansion on reef islands belonging to Viet Nam in the East Sea, stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh on May 8.

VietNamNet Bridge - This article will cover the legislation by which importing and distribution rights of export processing enterprises in domestic market are regulated.

The Thai Royal Family will steadfastly support co-operation projects with Viet Nam, helping strengthen friendship between the two countries, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn told Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan on May 8.

State President Truong Tan Sang joined leaders of  international organisations in the largest victory parade in Russia 's history on May 9 at Red Square, Moscow to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

eBookers.com has curated a selection of international myths and legends alongside stunning hand-drawn illustrations to give readers a glimpse into the variety of cultures in the world. One of the stories is the famous tale of Hoan Kiem Lake.

 VietNamNet Bridge – From June 15, individuals and organisations will be required to sort waste at the source before it is collected.

Weakened market hurts securities firms' Q1 profits, MoF imposes new gold tax, Bac Lieu seeks financial backing for 15 projects, VKPC to invest US$126 million more in paper mill, UBS: Vietnam an exciting market in Asia

The dollar price on May 6 hit the ceiling of VND21,673 per dollar, the highest ever level. The State Bank once again attributes this to people’s anxiety. Experts believe the dong 2 percent devaluation plan in 2015 is not feasible.

 The Ministry of Public Security will continue intensifying inspections of the blood alcohol concentration of drivers with the intent to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local tour operators have decried draft regulations that require them to find drivers able to communicate in English to serve their tourists and use coaches with a maximum registered operation duration of 15 years

 VietNamNet Bridge – Attorneys Pham Si Hai Quynh, Vo Ha Duyen, and Trinh Luong Ngoc from VILAF law firm analyse the implications of the new definitions of a “foreign invested enterprise” and “foreign investor” under the new Law on Investment,

 Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang spoke to the Vietnam Government Portal on how Vietnam can make use of the free trade agreement signed with the Republic of Korea in Hanoi on May 5.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The costumes of the King and mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty (19th century) were displayed recently at a recent exhibition in the ancient capital city of Hue.

Vietnamese golfer Nguyen Thao My has secured a berth at the 2015 International Junior Golf Championships, to be held in the United States from July 16-31.  

 VietNamNet Bridge – Le Hoang Quan, a member of the Party Central Committee and chairman of the HCM City People's Committee, told Vietnam News Agency about the city's goals and socio-economic achievements.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of monkeys on the list of endangered animals have been captured and chained. Some of them have bad injuries.

VietNamNet Bridge - Rice exports to China across the border have been stagnant since the second half of April as China unexpectedly barred rice imports from Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – When touring the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, apart from exotic nature, farms and waterways, tourists are highly recommended to drop by a coconut candy making facility.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government is committed to supporting people with creative ideas, Nguyen Quan, Minister of Science and Technology, told Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) newspaper.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Negotiations on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement have reached their final discussions, with talks expected to be wrapped up by June.

 4 killed in road accident in Tra Vinh, Half of people living with HIV treated: Health Ministry, Firms want to raise taxi fares, Ca Mau drought causes billion-VND losses to farmers, Tornados cause serious damages in Nghe An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Staff at child welfare centres and shelters in the country need to be better trained about children's psychological development,