VietNamNet Bridge – Hai Phong-born Nguyen Thi Le Quyen outclassed her national teammates to triumph in the women's individual 10m air mobile target rifle event at the National Shooting Championship yesterday, Oct 11.

China and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of maritime issues existing between the two countries.

A lot of retail premises on advantageous positions in the central areas of big cities, which were thought to be very difficult to lease, have been left idle. S

Kickboxers triumph at nationals; Vinh inks deal with Ha Noi ACB; Tu, Dung win VCCI golf event

A Ukrainian court Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years in prison after convicting her of abuse of power for signing a 2009 gas deal with Russia.

VietNamNet Bridge – A survey published by the Ministry of Information and Communications yesterday reveals that the rate of households nationwide connected to the internet is a low 8.2 per cent.

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a controversial currency bill which threatens to punish China for so-called "currency manipulation" with retaliatory tariffs, despite strong opposition from China and many U.S. business groups.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nostalgia for Ha Noi urged Vietnamese-Swedish painter Maj Trang Fredriksson to return to her birthplace and showcase her artwork at an on-going exhibition in the capital city.

Vietnam and China signed an agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues in Beijing on October 11.

An experimental drug that can remove amyloid plaques from the brains of Alzheimer's patients is being developed by Swiss Roche Holding AG in a small early-stage study, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology on Monday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Committee has asked district authorities to inspect construction site ponds after the recent heavy rains as they could pose a safety hazard.

Eurozone needs a more centralized fiscal system for the sake of its own survival, according to two U.S. professors awarded this year's Nobel economics prize.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project worth over VND1 trillion (US$47.6 million) to improve the living standards of four disadvantaged ethnic groups: the Mang, La Hu, Cong and Co Lao.

For women, chocolate consumption needs to be high, which can lower stroke risk, researchers from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Apple announced on Monday that pre-orders of its iPhone 4S have topped 1 million in a single day, surpassing the previous single-day pre-order record of the company's smartphone.

Sitting 1,487km above sea level and within spitting distance of Da Nang City, the Ba Na resort area offers a wonderful respite for any weary traveller.

European talents to play with Vietnam’s National Orchestra; Land-mine photos document the end of a bitter legacy; Foreign pianists ready to play at new festival; Vietnamese student festival shines in RoK; Ca Tru clubs join Hanoi festival

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam will host a Japanese Film Festival 2011 themed ‘Love’ in Hanoi from October 20 to 26 and Danang from November 11-13.

Bac Kan is a mountainous province famous for its beautiful landscapes, rich forest and mineral resources.

When thinking of going to a gallery, visitors often rightly think about colorful paintings made in oil on canvas or lacquer. They can be large or small; can be made in realism, impression or abstract.

President Truong Tan Sang, accompanied by his wife and entourage, arrived in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state in India on October 11 as part of his official visit to the country at the invitation of Indian President Pratibha Devising Patil.

Vietnam and Germany have agreed to establish a strategic partnership to lay a firm foundation for increasing bilateral cooperation in all areas.

Legendary lock Victor Matfield says it is important for the SA Rugby Union (SARU) to fill the Springbok coaching position as soon as possible.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese football club Hoang Anh Gia Lai has signed a one-year contract with a South Korean coach, Choi Yoon Gyum, who will replace coach Huynh Van Anh.

Scientists have discovered two new genetic variants that increase the risk of melanoma skin cancer, according to an international study, led by Australia's Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), reveled on Monday.