VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has asked the Government to issue an order to stop the exploitation of natural forests in the Central Highlands region between now and 2020.

 VietNamNet Bridge – How do you feel when you have conquered new heights? To me, it is absolutely an awesome and out-of-this-world feeling.

 VietNamNet Bridge - These days, many of the main streets in Hanoi such as Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Hang Bai ... are being "dressed" with colorful flowers and posters ... to welcome the 2014 spring.

 Patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) could "stave off disease symptoms" by increasing their vitamin D intake, U.S. researchers said Monday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is moving to legalise bankruptcy for credit institutions, which is seen as a step in creating a more transparent and healthy money system.

 Vietnamese director joins int'l theatre festival; Vietnamese Poetry Day to be celebrated nationwide; Vietnamese choir performs in Paris; Thai Nguyen exhibition showcases Russian painter’s works

 Vietnam has fastest-growing middle class in SEA; VietJet Air receives new Airbus A320-200; Vietnam agriculture to be spotlighted at WEF; Trade activities aim for 10% growth; Banks urged to lower interest rates

 VietNamNet Bridge - From January 20, hundreds of boats carrying flowers have docked at wharves along the Saigon River, creating unique flower markets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cha Mi – Top 4 Vietnam’s Next Top Model – was picked by internationally renowned designer Julien Fourtie to open his show in Paris Fashion Week 2014 on January 21.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Workers from the Dai Minh Salvage and Rescue Company are working hard to prevent about 2,000 litres of oil from spreading in the Saigon River after a hydrofoil burst into flames on January 20.

 Conservation officials were hopeful Tuesday that most of a pod of 46 stranded pilot whales had made it out to sea after finding one dead animal on the coast at the top of New Zealand's South Island.

 Though Vietnam does not play any international matches in January, it jumps one notch in January’s FIFA standings to 143rd position.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam have pocketed five gold medals after the second day of competition at the ongoing Southeast Asian Fencing Federation Championships in Malaysia.

 Boat on Sai Gon River bursts into flames; Father arrested for selling newborn son; 800 plastic toy guns seized in Ha Noi; Boat capsizes off Thua Thien-Hue, four missing; Large Tet warehouse burnt down in capital

 Iran started Monday to implement a nuclear deal reached with six world powers in Geneva late last year by halting its 20 percent uranium enrichment, a sensitive part of its controversial nuclear program.

 VietNamNet Brige – The rapid increase of the Vietnamese income and the strong rise of the middle class explains why most of the big guys in the world want to sell their goods to Vietnam.

Viet Nam eyes increased ties with Belgium; Nation steps up RoK co-operation; Banquet held for international officials; Deputy PM affirms Vietnam’s comprehensive integration policy

 Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has warned that the country's stability is threatened by continuing clashes between police and anti-government protesters in the capital Kiev.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After studying clips and the evidence collected from the scene, Thai Nguyen police have arrested four workers for "disturbing public order."

 VietNamNet Bridge - After a week of illness, a 52-year-old man in Binh Minh commune, Bu Dang district of Binh Phuoc province, died. This is the first death by influenza A (H5N1) in 2014, after 9 months of no human case reported.

After a hydrofoil carrying more than 90 people caught fire on the Saigon River, the HCM City People's Committee has decided to suspend the operation of all hydrofoils running on the HCM City-Vung Tau route for inspection.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's renowned artists are heralding the new year with their latest exhibition titled Mua Xuan (Spring).

 VietNamNet Bridge – The heart-shaped Phu Quoc Island of Viet Nam ranked third in the list of best winter trips 2014, according to the U.S.-based National Geographic Traveler magazine.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Around 300 workers of two seafood processing companies in the Tra Noc Industrial Zone in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho refused to work, asking for Tet bonuses and seniority allowances.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a rare showing, the winners of Voice Kids Viet Nam 2013, Nguyen Quang Anh and Phuong My Chi, defeated older singers to win the Mai Vang (Golden Ochna) Awards.