The loss of biodiversity has been the big worry of many countries in the world, while the development of harmful exotic species is considered the biggest threat.

A new study shows that it's not simply a lack of willpower that explains weight regain but hormones keep one insisting on eating, a persistent biological urge.

Virginia M. Rometty, 54, will succeed present IBM CEO Sam Palmisano to be the next chief executive at the start of 2012, the company announced Tuesday.

Since its enactment in 2003, the Land Law has effectively governed the rights and obligations of land users. In light of the pace of Vietnam's development and integration in the global economy, the Law has demonstrated shortcomings.

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time Vietnamese can buy their graves on installments. The subject for this service is… members of elderly associations.

Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray was visibly moved to tears as a string of character witnesses took the stand Wednesday, portraying him as a caring and thoughtful doctor who "is not getting a fair shake."

Viet Nam attracts millions of tourists each year to sample its cuisine, but the number of locally qualified chefs is insufficient to meet demand.

The continued adjustments of the dong/dollar exchange rate in recent days have made import products more expensive by hundreds of thousands of dong or millions of dong.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly (NA) deputies spoke about matters related to anti-crime task at the session on October 26.

Viettel launches plant to make handsets, computers; Firms help employees deal with inflation; Vietnam to restructure banking system; Investment pledged for north-central region; September’s trade gap bigger than estimate

Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam who is being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC), was on Wednesday morning spotted in north Arlit (about 400 km north of Agadez) in the Nigerien territory, military sources have said.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled a plan that would help relieve the burden of Americans who are struggling to pay their student loans.

The State Bank of Viet Nam yesterday raised the interbank exchange rate by VND20 to VND20,768 per dollar, its highest level this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – After four days, Nguyen Son Lam reached the peak of Vietnam’s highest mountain. The 90cm-tall man shares pictures of his memorable trip to the press.

Viettel, one of the national largest mobile providers, affirmed its merger with the struggling EVN Telecom.

To prepare for the world weightlifting championships in France and the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Indonesia next month, weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan is practicing very hard at HCM City-based Phu Tho Sports Center.

VietNamNet Bridge – The government of Thua Thien-Hue province has approved a project to preserve the Hue royal citadel, a world cultural heritage, at the cost of nearly VND1.3 trillion or $62 million.

VietNamNet Bridge – Arguing that the number of detected corruption cases is modest, Deputy Nguyen Ba Thuyen from Lam Dong suggested setting up an independent investigative body on corruption.

VietNamNet Bridge – Six streets around Hanoi’s old quarter – Hang Buom, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, May May, Dao Duy Tu and Ta Hien – will become roads for pedestrians.

Tien Minh defeats Indonesia’s rival; Coach Goetz ready to field an impressive team; Chartered flights to take VN football fans to Indonesia's SEA Games; Vietnam to play Brunei at unearthly hour  

The death toll from Sunday's powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey has risen to 481 and the number of the injured to 1,650, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Administration (AFAD) said Wednesday.

Cheap bid packages would be limited to ensure the quality of public transportation projects, Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung has said.

European leaders agreed early Thursday that private creditors have to accept a 50 percent cut in the value of the Greek government debt they hold, and the bailout fund would be increased to 1 trillion euros (1.37 trillion U.S. dollars).

The Ministry of Education and Training has rescheduled the working curriculum of preschool teachers, reducing their working hours to 42 weeks per year.

Venezuelan parliament leader to visit Vietnam; US Defense University delegation visits Vietnam; VN supports UN call for end of embargo against Cuba; Vietnam treasures traditional ties with Laos; UK, Vietnam boost defence and security research