A compound derived from fats found in fish oils prevents death in influenza-virus-infected mice, even at advanced stages of disease, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Cell.

Sectional interest groups face public criticism; Obstacles to competitive electricity market; Hong Kong investors want to take over Lai Vu IP; SBV sure on thinner global-local gold price gap

Vietnam has proposed to ban the illegal trafficking of several wild species at the 16th Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Conference of the Parties in Thailand

VietNamNet Bridge – Award-winning director Tran Anh Hung will receive the Inspiration Award for his contributions to Vietnamese cinema at the Inspiration Award (ViFF) in April.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new market that aims to bring locals and expats together will open on Sundays in the capital city.

VietNamNet Bridge – Ten major infrastructure projects including highways, hospitals and a canal have been approved for investment capital totalling more than $440 million from government bonds.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly’s Economic Committee recently admitted that it would not extend any further help to the domestic real estate market.

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Researchers of the Kyoto University and the Vietnam Museum of Nature have recently published their discovery of a new species of crocodile newt (tylototriton) on the journal Current Herpetology.

Publisher First News has announced it was compensated with VND700 million by American International School of Foreign Language Training in Hanoi for reprinting English language books

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 2,000 athletes, both professional and amateur, as well as tourists and local people are expected to participate in the 2013 International Marathon,

A Buddha statue was "stoned" on the Internet for its “lust” shape. However, according to researchers, the statue not only violates the “lust” rules, but also is invaluable if it is indeed an ancient statue of Vietnam.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Sai Gon Xuan Thanh (SGXT) defeated hosts Tampines Rover of Singapore 3-2 in the first round match of the AFC Cup 2013's Group H yesterday, March 7.

 Japan squeaked out of recession in the last quarter with modest growth that, analysts say, would provide a foundation for a strengthening economy.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training will veto any plan on the set up of a new university from now to 2020, said Deputy Minister Bui Van Ga.

VietNamNet Bridge - After being interrupted for a year, the “Piano Sings” program will return to Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of many famous artists.

How will the fast food market will be after McDonald’s makes its presence in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge – Motorcycle and bicycle drivers who wear helmets that do not meet the technical standards will be fined as those who do not wear helmets or do not fasten the strap properly.

The average height of Vietnamese men and women are 164.4 cm and 153 cm. The average heights of Vietnamese people are still less than their neighbors while the growth speed is also slower.

Two passengers buses collided early this morning in central Khanh Hoa Province, leaving at least 11 people dead and 49 more seriously injured.

Deposit interests and dividends were the two main sources of income for the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC).

 VietNamNet Bridge – Join a city walk on Friday, March 8 to discover Ha Noi’s largest market, Dong Xuan, and its surrounding area.

The central region receives a lot of travelers, but they don’t spend much money during the stay there.

The competition in the smart phone market has become so stiff that even big guys also have to struggle hard to push up sales.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has decided to apply a lot of measures to rescue non-state owned schools, which are on the verge of dissolution because of the lack of students.