VietNamNet Bridge – The old saying that reads: “God doesn’t give with both hands” seems to be correct here in Vietnam since there are multiple natural heritage sites which force local authorities to face tough choices between tourism development

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam had a bumper 2014 with bountiful crops and high farm produce export prices, but farmers believe there is nothing to be happy about.

 Australian researchers have uncovered six new gene variations that increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer and the finding will help doctors better diagnose its cause.

Though it is slow and difficult to identify, China’s strategy of building artificial islands in the East Sea is dangerous because of its strategic value and the ability to change face that benefits China once the island chain is fully developed .

VietNamNet Bridge – Progress made in 2014 can be the foundation for a robust economic recovery in 2015, Vuong Dinh Hue, Chairman of the Central Economic Commission, tells Nong thon ngay nay.

Ho Chi Minh City to build Thu Thiem 2 Bridge in February; S.Korea firm to sue workers for loss-causing strike; Blind newlyweds 'cheated' over wedding rings; Poor workers to get 1,000 free bus tickets

Ministry aims for SOEs equitisation completion in 2015; EVN commits to meeting increased demand in 2015; Vietsovpetro targets 5.1 million tonnes of crude oil in 2015; Ministry of Transport, Bechtel to cooperate on Ca Mau port

While the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) says that settling bad debts through the Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) is the optimal solution, economists doubt that it is actually helping the situation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sales of feature phones declined sharply last year though the number sold was still higher than that of smartphones,

Long queues have formed at newsstands in France for the latest edition of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

 VietNamNet Bridge - The art exhibition "Gems of Hanoi – a Dao Hai Phong Retrospective" with oil paintings by well-known painter Dao Hai Phong will be held at Thavibu Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand from January 17 to February 15.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hundreds of people flocked to the Mien Dong bus station in HCM City from 1-2am on January 13 to purchase bus tickets for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

Many foreign investment funds have seen their assets fall considerably since September 2014, following the stock index plunge after the drop in global oil prices and a new government regulation that tightens lending for securities investments.

Director Woody Allen is to create his first ever television series. Amazon has commissioned the Oscar-winning film-maker to write and direct a full season of an unnamed show for its Amazon Prime Instant Video service.

Vietnam aims to build 2,000 km of highways by 2020 under a transport restructuring project adopted by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s doubling of the ceiling price of land in urban areas in a submission to the government has proved controversial.

Yen Tu nominated as World Heritage site; Exhibition displays blind students’ pottery works; H’re ethnic minority preserves gong culture space; Art exhibition raises fund for child patients with leukemia

The Hanoi Party Committee has requested individuals, departments, and sectors involved in the misdeeds committed by Chau Thi Thu Nga come forward to claim any responsibility and work to rectify any acts of wrongdoing.

 The representative office of Vietnam Airlines in the UK on January 13 announced that the firm will provide its services at Heathrow Airport’s T4 Terminal instead of Gatwick Airport from March 31.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Nearly 700 tons of peanuts in 35 containers imported from India to Hai Phong Port contain harmful insects, according to customs officers.

 Facebook has begun placing warnings over videos posted to its site, stating their contents might "shock, offend and upset" if viewed.

Defending champions Binh Duong plan to offer free tickets; 40 players nominated for U23 squad consideration; National cycling cup attracts nearly 60 riders; Quyen wins third stage of Ben Tre Television Cycling Tournament

 VietNamNet Bridge – A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sapa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister just signed a decision to bestow the title of "national treasure" to 12 objects of unique national heritage. Here's the rundown of the newly recognised treasure.

 Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) reported a significant loss of VND16.8 trillion (US$789.6 million) in 2014, despite their increasing retail electricity tariffs, said Pham Le Thanh, EVN's general director.