Organic food not necessarily better for children: experts

Feed your children plenty of fruits and vegetables but don't fret over whether they're organic or not if you're on a budget, US experts said Monday.

The battle between people and dog thieves

Some dog thieves were beaten to death and their motorbikes were burnt into ashes in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh. However, dog thieves still operate blatantly. They carry weapons with them to fight to the end in case they are chased.

Committee to better manage FDI

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has collected ideas on a proposal to establish a dedicated national-level steering committee on foreign investment.

MLM company cheats nearly 40,000 people throughout Vietnam

  VietNamNet Bridge - According to the police, a multi-level marketing (MLM) company named Tam Mat Troi Investment Corporation was discovered to swindle up to 39,000 people throughout the country.

Show reveals Japan's revival after the war

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition presenting a panorama of Japan and its people is being held for the first time in Viet Nam.

Vietnam gold rush at taekwondo champs

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam sealed three golds and one silver in the performance events at the 21st World Military Taekwondo Championship, which started on Sunday in HCM City. 

'Nanny' dog for mice in Bac Lieu

  VietNamNet Bridge - The story is thought to be in a cartoon for kids, but it turns out to be a true story. A dog in the southern province of Bac Lieu is acting as a “nanny” for five sewer rats of about 3 months old.

Anti-corruption group meets in capital city

VietNamNet Bridge – The 17th Steering Group Meeting of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific was held in the capital city yesterday, Oct 22.

Lao couples arrested with over 100kg heroin

  VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and Lao police have cooperated to discover a drug trading ring from Laos to Vietnam, seizing 116kg of heroin from a Lao couple.

Navibank Saigon FC sold at VND21 billion

  VietNamNet Bridge - The future of Navibank Saigon football club is determined when it is purchased by the Ninh Binh-based Xuan Thuy Investment and Development Corporation.

Will Apple go for 'kill' with iPad Mini?

 Just weeks after its momentous launch of the iPhone 5, Apple is back with what is expected to be another hot gadget -- a "mini" version of its market-leading iPad tablet.

Capital to fix street numbering system

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi People's Committee has told the municipal Department of Construction and local authorities to survey and renumber houses, especially those along newly opened roads in the city.

Loving Vietnam through simplest things

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 1986, Nicolas Cornet graduated from an advertising photography school in Switzerland. He wanted to travel around to discover the world, instead of working in Paris.

Ad-on-mobile market booming

A lot of information technology (IT) firms have jumped into the ad-on-mobile market which is considered a gold ore bed, especially for small and medium enterprises.

PM highlights socio-economic outcomes

 VietNamNet Bridge – An economic growth of 4.73 percent recorded in the first nine months of the year, inflation rate under control and more stable macro economy are positive signs of sustainable development in the coming time,

Destroying legacy for restoration!

In recent years, many localities have restored historical and cultural relics. However, many architectural and cultural works of the ancestors have been destroyed without mercy, because of the so-called restoration.

Ministry warns against rabies in northern mountainous provinces

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has warned people against the spread of rabies, which has claimed 77 lives this year in the northern mountainous provinces.

NA’s fourth session decides plan, budget for 2013

 VietNamNet Bridge – The fourth session of the 13th National Assembly opened in the capital city of Hanoi on October 22, with its agenda taking on decisions on the national socio-economic development plan and State budget for 2013.

Flea market means Chinese goods market

The flea market which Hanoians call “Cho Troi” is the “paradise of Chinese goods.”

Medical schools require high-quality input material, makes low-quality products

The poor material facilities cited by medical schools is not the only reason behind the low training quality of the schools. Experts believe that the most important reason lies in the teaching method.

Vietnam needs to change the approach to food security?

VietNamNet Bridge - The current approach ignores the opportunity cost spent in maintaining rice production as well as income and benefits gained from the pursuit of current competitive advantage of Vietnam.

Part 2: Pale Vietnamese pharmacy firms have to take bitter medicine

While many domestic pharmacy firms have shifted to trade products instead of manufacturing, others have gone bankrupt, there are still the brave companies which continue spending money on R&D to develop their own products.

Plants grow rapidly, safely with LED lamps

The light spectrum of the artificial lights being used in Vietnam does not fully match the photosynthesis spectrum of plants. LED lamps would be a good solution.

Police blitz ‘cruising' coach drivers

 VietNamNet Bridge – A police blitz on coaches illegally picking up and dropping off passengers is said to have failed, despite fines being issued to about 300 drivers.

Art exhibit depicts spiritual lives of Vietnamese women

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition, entitled "Autumn", which will display nearly 30 works depicting one of the most beautiful seasons in Hanoi and the vibrant life of Vietnamese women is going to be showcased in Hanoi later this month.