200g hair bun in 5-year-old child's stomach

A 5-year-old girl was brought to the hospital for examination for having a big hard piece in the abdomen and she was frequently tired and vomited, lost weight and appetite, and she could just eat diluted food and drink milk.

Quan wins stage as Dien retains yellow jersey

 VietNamNet Bridge – Huynh Thanh Quan of the Army team won the ninth stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday, April 22.

Cash flow keeps heading for government bonds

While the profits from the credit activities decreased significantly in 2012, the proportion of income from the investment in government bonds tends to increase.

Italian president Napolitano sworn in for unprecedented second mandate

 Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano on Monday became the first president in the country's history elected for a second mandate.

Ly Son District to host Hoang Sa, Truong Sa seminar

VietNamNet Bridge – An international seminar spotlighting Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes will take place from April 27-29 in Ly Son island District, home to the Hoang Sa Flotilla,.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 23/4

 People should be centre of poverty reduction policy; Russia, Vietnam enhance strategic partnership; Vietnamese journalists explore Cambodia; Condolences sent over former Algerian leader's death

Michael Jackson's ex-doctor files appeal

 Michael Jackson's jailed former doctor filed an appeal against his conviction for involuntary manslaughter over the US star's 2009 death.

Cities plan promotions to attract visitors

 VietNamNet Bridge – The tourism associations of Ha Noi and HCM City signed on Saturday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on carrying out a tourism promotion programme this year.

France to approve gay marriage but debate rumbles on

 France's parliament will finally approve a bill to legalise gay marriage on Tuesday after months of protests that have shown no sign of abating in the run-up to the historic vote.

New routes of electric car tours to be launched

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists visiting Ha Noi will have more options to enjoy and learn about the city's history when two new routes of sightseeing electric car tours will be launched this week.

Brave bikers gear up for challenge

VietNamNet Bridge –A group of 10 foreigners are riding Honda 67 bikes from Ha Noi to HCM City, following the former Ho Chi Minh Trail, to raise funds for improvements in healthcare for childbearing women and premature babies in the central region.

State Bank faces interest rate dilemma

VietNamNet Bridge – The State Bank of Viet Nam plans to maintain the current deposit interest-rate cap to ensure stability on the market. However, many domestic enterprises want the central bank to set a cap on the lending interest rate

Vietnamese try to avoid head-on confrontation with Google

Vietnamese digital content firms cannot see any opportunity to defeat Google when competing face to face with the US giant.

200-year-old houses on Ly Son Island

More than 20 ancient wooden houses of 150-200 years old have been preserved very well on the island of Ly Son. These are miniature museums and "eyewitnesses" of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes.

Youngsters color their Facebook in red by the Vietnam flag

These days, the online community has had a movement called "Coloring your Facebook by the Vietnamese flag" to celebrate the country’s Unification Day (April 30,) the May Day and the birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19).

Businesses sparing in ad budgeting

Only spending money on very necessary and highly effective campaigns and using online ads instead of other traditional methods -- businesses have been trying every possible way to save every dong in the current difficult period.

ASEAN-China to have a special session

VietNamNet Bridge – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will hold a special conference of foreign ministers this year, possibly in August or September.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/4

Possible tax breaks cause concern for budget; Economist urges removal of interest rate caps; Steel sector sees positive signs in 2013; Possible tax breaks cause concern for budget

Vietnam responds to the Earth Day

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam on April 21 urged people to take action to stop polluting the rivers and lakes and protect water resources in response to the Earth Day 2013.

Ethnic groups display diversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – With a colourful performance featuring representatives of eight ethnic groups from the northern highlands, Viet Nam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day was off to an exciting start on Friday night.

Vietnam joins RFC international race system

The Hanoi Off-road Car Club has introduced the first international off-road tournament in Vietnam under the RFC system. The event will take place in June in Tuan Chau resort, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province.

Delta breeders braced for bird flu

VietNamNet Bridge – Poultry breeders in the Mekong Delta are nervously watching the spread of avian flu (H5N1).

Rare bonsais displayed in ancient royal garden of Nguyen Dynasty

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of April 21, the Center for Conservation of Hue Relics opened the royal garden of the Nguyen Dynasty named Co Ha in the Hue Citadel to serve tourists.

New teams promise thrilling robot contest finals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty two teams from universities and colleges across Vietnam will compete in the final rounds of the Vietnam Robot Contest 2013 from May 6-12 in the central city of Da Nang.

Overly rapid growth scare businesses stiff

Vietnamese businesses, which tried to obtain rapid growth at any costs have become the victims of their rapid development policy.