Over the past two years, 29 households in the apartment block P16A on Thuy Khue Street in Hanoi, have been living in fear due to the construction of a nearby high-rise building, which affected its wall foundation.

Middle East, Africa potential untapped; Wood exports on track for $10b goal; Coal sector eyes domestic market, lowers exports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Companies established during January and February this year, having revenue of less than VND1 billion (US$47,000), and which have issued invoices to their clients, may be eligible for tax deduction.

National Assembly deputies said yesterday that amendments to the Law on Enforcement of Civil Judgments should focus on urgent problems and outdated provision.

World Cup spirit is taking over the planet, and the event is being talked about in cafes and homes around the globe.

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation sent a diplomatic note to the Vietnamese Embassy expressing their deep concern over recent developments and incidents in the East Sea.

Scholars have provided a wealth of substantiated evidence empirically refuting China’s fallacious allegations claiming sovereignty over the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Even though the time is past 7pm and no matter how hot and uncomfortable the early dry season is, the "One-bowl class" of the Coi Vien bookstore in HCM City's District 3 is packed with participants who make a beeline here

 VietNamNet Bridge – If you’re looking for adventure, stunning coastal views or simply need to escape the chaos of the city and explore Vietnam’s beautiful countryside, then the Hai Van Pass is a must on any itinerary of Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi residents in many districts have complained about environmental pollution caused by rubbish collection and transport, during recent meetings with National Assembly deputies.

 Mel B has been named as the fourth X Factor judge in the 11th series of the ITV talent show.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s fleet of ships are incurring losses even though 80 percent of goods are carried by waterways and seaways.

Closed-source software products, mostly Microsoft’s, have been dominating Vietnam’s software market, despite the government’s encouragement to develop and use open-source software.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central coastal province of Binh Dinh is renowned for a wide selection of food and drink specialties, including Bau Da rice liquor, nem (fermented pork roll), cha (ground meat), tre and hong (pink) cake.

 VietNamNet Bridge – French adventurer Remi Camus has just completed his six-month riverboarding trip of the Mekong River, which originates in Chinese Tibet and runs through China proper, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese kings were once very interested in confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly), especially Emperor Minh Mang.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After acting on stage for more than 30 years, Ngoc Huyen has become one of the key members of the Youth Theatre. Also the wife of a famous comic actor, she talks to the reporter about her secrets for success,

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr. Do Minh Cao, from the East Sea Research Centre, told the English language news website dtinews.vn that China is intent on realising its ambition to illegally occupy the “nine-dotted line” in the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh lost 0-2 to Hans-Kristian Vittinghus of Denmark in the second round of the Japan Open on June 12, failing to progress further in the competition, as previously expected.

The Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa hosted a seminar on the East Sea situation in the capital city of Pretoria on June 12 criticizing the illegal placement by China of the oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s waters.

VietNamNet Bridge – A new generation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs show they are willing to take the risk of dropping everything else to focus on the opportunities they have spotted, and to work hard to succeed. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bui Thi Nhan Hau gazes at herself in the mirror. Emotion washes over her as she puts on a white dress and practices for a performance with her choir this Saturday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Committee of Ha Long City has begun removing the night market, as it was blocking the view of Ha Long Bay in north-eastern Quang Ninh Province.

VietNamNet Bridge – National writing-award winners such as La Nguyen Quoc Vinh, Van Thanh Le, Pham Ba Diep and Nguyen Duong Quynh will join a cultural exchange held by the HCM City-based Tuoi Tre newspaper on Saturday.