In late 2012, the local people on Nhim Island and Dau Tieng reservoir were happy to receive the new members – Nhan storks – a variety named in the Red Book. However, the life of the nice birds has been threatened by the poachers.

Ethical lessons taught at general schools don’t help students much in their lives.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Conditions weren't easy in ‘90s Polish academia, but one Vietnamese researcher stuck to his passion.

VietNamNet Bridge – With its airport closing and tourism sector performing worse than expected, the former royal city of Hue has attempted to revive its fortunes by launching an extensive discount programme for tourists visiting

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a long-term environmental protection plan for craft villages nation-wide.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam lacks the medium size businesses which can act as the bridge connecting enterprises and join the global supply chain.

 Sovereignty is sovereignty, business is business. If we develop strongly, our sovereignty is firm. VietNamNet continues the talks about the trade relations between Vietnam and China.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is sending a five-member team of stellar gymnasts to Slovenia for the 2013 FIG Art World Challenge Cup scheduled to take place in Lubljana on April 26-28.

 U.S. astronomers said on Tuesday that a recently-discovered, highly active comet will skim 1.2 million kilometers above the Sun's surface on Nov. 28 and has the potential to be readily visible from the Earth.

Russian firm approved for a car and bus plant; Talks on FTA with EU hit snags; Highway to project completion; Supporting industry needs to muscle up; $7bn power plan faces short circuiting

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any transaction over VND300 million (US$14,250) must be reported to the State Bank of Viet Nam under a recent decision that goes into effect June 10.

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam has decided to delay the implementation of the Circular No. 02 guiding the provisioning against the risks in credit activities.

 Another fatal case of A/H1N1 reported in Thanh Hoa; Four students on one bike die in collision; HCM City hosts Lower Mekong Initiative meeting; VN hard-pressed to deter smokers: WHO

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the traditional ceremony commemorating the sailors of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Flotilla as part of the national intangible cultural heritage,

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam had not recorded a case of avian influenza A (H7N9) virus among humans or animals so far, said Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long yesterday, April 23.

Young wrestler Vu Thi Hang took home the only silver medal for the 10 member Vietnam team at the 2013 Asian Freestyle and Classical Wrestling Championships that concluded on Monday, April 22, in New Delhi, India.

Adrian Anh Tuan is now Creative Director of three high-end fashion brands of Viet Nam, Valenciani, Adrian Anh Tuan and ICE. Tuan is named as one of 25 successful young businessman of different nationalities in the book La vuelta de los 25.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last week, the VN-Index dropped 4.25 per cent over the previous week's close, reaching 473.21 points after breaking important support levels.

VietNamNet Bridge – The record big gap between the domestic and international gold prices has prompted speculators to import gold to sell domestically for profit.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A visual arts competition based on the novel Life of Pi by Canadian author Yann Martel will be held in Viet Nam to mark the Word Book Day.

 VietNamNet Bridge – ASEAN leaders will discuss approaches to maintaining a stable and peaceful environment, security, and maritime freedom in the East Sea at their April 24–25 summit in Brunei.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel arrived in Viet Nam this morning at the invitation of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is looking to the internet for effective solutions to prevent wild animal trafficking.

The Chairman of Hoang Sa Island District said that the exhibition of documentary affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa Archipelago will open its doors to foreign tourists on the upcoming holiday (April 30) at the museum of Da Nang City.

VietNamNet Bridge - On the evening of April 22, the awards ceremony of dedication to protect wildlife was held at the Hilton Hanoi Hotel. VietNamNet’s reporter Duy Tuan won the "Excellent Journalist" award.