Vietnamese seafood companies think that it is necessary to use “legal instruments” to settle the ethoxyquin problem, saying that only when the problem is settled, will Vietnam be able to boost shrimp exports.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Late last week I read about an upcoming magic festival in the capital, promising a night of tricks, comedy and circus performances. Intrigued, and with a long holiday weekend to fill, I decided to go along.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's phone exports has achieved a record growth of 97.7 per cent over 2011 to reach US$12.6 billion, according to a source with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Waste from the mainland may be at fault for 70 per cent of marine pollution, according to the Sea and Islands General Administration of Viet Nam.

People in Da Nang City will have the chance to give their views on their residential quarters' 2,700 civil servants working in public administrative agencies, through an online evaluation website launched on Jan. 2.

People’s artist Dang Thai Son will come back to the fatherland for a performance titled “all Beethoven’s piano concerto” under the baton of Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji at the Hanoi Opera House on January 15 and 18.

 VietNamNet – Over the past few years, the perception on climate change by the main policy makers and the leadership in Vietnam has shifted.

Located in the centre of the province of Ninh Binh, 80 km from the city of Hanoi to the south, Trang An is a complex of scenic landscapes and historical and cultural heritages boasting a system of adjoining limestone mountains and valleys

 As more patients are tested positive for H1N1 virus infection in major Norwegian cities, doctors fear that Norway is facing a possible endemic outbreak of the disease also know as the swine flu.

Industrial production index sees positive signs; Seaports are busy on first day of 2013; PetroVietnam pledges to continue East Sea oil extraction; Remittances to reach USD11 billion; C.T Group enters retail industry with first supermarket

VietNamNet Bridge – Inflation will remain a threat to the economy and consumers next year even though it is restrained relatively well in 2012.

VietNamNet Bridge - Mr. Le Van Hien, former Chairman of Tien Lang district, Hai Phong city, has been prosecuted for "lack of responsibility causing serious consequences" under Article 285 of the Penal Code.

Coming to Sapa, apart from its splendid landscapes, tourists will be attracted by Sapa’s specialties such as grilled salmon, barbecued wild pork, smoked pork and fried mushroom with meat as well as many tasty vegetarian dishes.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Transport Department has banned taxis from the busiest streets in the inner city during peak hours from today until February 7 to curb traffic congestion.

VietNamNet Bridge – Seven people, including entrepreneurs, were arrested and prosecuted by the police of Da Nang City for involvement in international football betting rings worth millions of USD.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite global and domestic challenges, Viet Nam has still gained significant external economic achievements in 2012, especially in terms of FDI, ODA, export, import and international arrivals.

On January 2, the Center for Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Conservation said that experts have discovered an ancient well in the village of Xuan Giai, in Vinh Tien commune, Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The collection of annual road-use fees from motorists began in a few big cities yesterday, Jan 2.

 Cuba's Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) has patented a new lung cancer vaccine, CIM researcher Ana Maria Vazquez said Monday.

 Shwaas band rocks Da Nang; Test your skills with the Ha Noi Pub Quizzers; Improve your Vietnamese with classes at Puku; VietClimb Gym to build bouldering team; Experimental music show to hit HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - On the final day of 2012, the Asian kickboxing championship ended in India, with three gold medals for the Vietnamese team.

  Water prices rise in City; Tet gifts for Truong Sa island district; Da Nang welcomes first int’l flight in 2013; Former Hai Phong leader on trial over land seizure; Robbers arrested in Tuyen Quang Province

The Politburo has decided to set up the Central Internal Affairs Commission and the Central Economic Commission with Nguyen Ba Thanh, Party Secretary of Da Nang City, and Minister of Finance Vuong Dinh Hue as the chiefs.

  Liem pulls out of Asian chess event; Dong Luc inks a $200,000 deal with VPF; Thien to train in Taipei; Viet Nam win three kickboxing golds; Nam beats Mexican rival in tennis clash

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a list of 33 examples of intangible cultural heritage according to Cultural Heritage Law.