Southeast Asia’s largest whale skeleton to be restored

 VietNamNet Bridge – A giant whale skeleton which is worshiped at Tan Temple on the island district of Ly Son, Quang Ngai province, will be restored.

Two ministries answer questions on maritime sovereignty

Constituents of many provinces expressed their worry over China’s provoking acts in the East Sea. They asked the Party, the NA and the Government to step up pressure based on international law to defend Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty.

Why Da nang beach is called China beach?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The name China Beach appeared from an American television film. In this film “China Beach” was the name of Da nang’s My Khe beach. Since then, many tourism websites have used this name.

Severe shortage of preschools, teachers in Mekong Delta

 Severe shortage of teachers, inadequate facilities and lack of teaching equipment in pre-schools are a major problem in many parts of the Mekong Delta region.

Three generations protect birds

Going to Ly Thanh, we saw white storks hovering over trees under a hill. Coming closer, we heard noisy sounds made by thousands of birds of many species, from storks to cranes, orioles, night herons, mynahs, mynas, etc.

Prisoner gives birth at Binh Phuoc’s hospital

 VietNamNet Bridge – A single female prisoner has given birth to a baby at the Binh Phuoc General Hospital on July 26.

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 FAO helps Vietnam ensure food safety; Last injured fisherman returns home from Hong Kong; Prisoner gets pregnant, gives birth; Police seize two tiger bodies carried in car

The candidates look abroad

VietNamNet would like to introduce a series of article about the presidential election in the US, by G. Calvin Mackenzie, the Goldfarb Family Distinguished Professor of Government at Colby College and currently a Fulbright scholar in Vietnam.

Com Hen - a rustic specialty of Hue City

 Hue is not only famous for many historical and cultural relics and splendid landscapes, but also has a number of outstanding dishes. One traditional specialty of Hue is com hen (clam rice).

Hoi An launches Haiku poem contest

 Hoi An City has launched a Haiku poem contest in Vietnamese language to promote ‘Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange’ which is being held for the tenth time from August 22-26 to mark 39 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan.

Historical dramas attract audience

 A historical drama titled Vuong Thanh Trieu Le (Reign of Le Dynasty) performed by Idecaf Theater attracted a huge audience on July 29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

President Sang wraps up Russia visit

 President Truong Tan Sang left Russian capital city of Moscow late on July 30, concluding his five-day official visit to Russia.

Super motors gather in Haiphong

 Members of super motor clubs from Hanoi, Thai Binh and Haiphong have got together in the northern city of Haiphong to show their love of powerful motors.

Showing deep gratitude to martyrs on Truong Sa Islands

 Upon setting foot on Truong Sa (Spratly) Island, one can’t help but feel pride in the nation and be deeply affected by the great sacrifice that our martyrs made there.

Man rapes 8-year-old girl, kills her sister

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police in Hanoi have arrested 26-year-old Dang Tran Hoai, who had raped a little girl, killed her 4-year-old sister, and stabbed a man who is the victims’ relative.

Delisting shares – a new trend on the stock market

The shares of many enterprises have been delisted from the stock market recently. Experts have warned this could be the start of a delisting wave which would be stronger in the near future.

VN’s hallmarks in ASEAN’s 45-year development

 VietNamNet Bridge – July 28, 1995 marked an important milestone in Vietnam’s regional and international integration when the country became the 7th member of ASEAN in a solemn admission ceremony in Brunei,

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 Compliments sent to new Mongolian Parliament chair; Vietnam, Cambodia enhance front cooperation; Central Highlands Steering Committee delegation visits Laos

U.S. cinema shooting suspect facing 142 charges, angry families

 A different James Eagan Holmes, appearing in public for the second time since he was detained in connection with the July 20 shootings at a midnight showing of a Batman movie, entered the Arapahoe County courtroom Monday

Hand-foot-mouth disease spreads across the north

 VietNamNet Bridge – There have been 29,400 cases of hand-foot-mouth disease reported in the northern region, accounting for 42 percent of the cases in the country and the highest number of any region in the nation,

Market aims to achieve global standards

 After 12 years of operation, Viet Nam's stock market has gained encouraging achievements as an important channel for raising funds for the economic development.

Project draws climate picture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is preparing to build a detailed scenario on the effects of climate change and related rises in sea levels.

Vietnam-Russia strategic partnership deepened

 VietNamNet Bridge – The comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia has been deepened and developed in a sustainable manner.

SOEs’ violations put big dent in the state budget

 State-owned firms’ serious state budget violations have driven a bus through the government’s financial management.

Digital arts on display in town

 Khong gian ao (Virtual space) is opening at HCMC Association of Fine Arts with a large number of painting and sculptural works by 12 artists from many generations for visitors to feast their eyes on.