Foreign ministry spokeswoman Nguyen Phuong Nga Friday said that rehabilitation centres for prostitutes and drug addicts reflected the nation's humanitarian policies, and she refuted claims made by Human Rights Watch . . .

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam has many general scientists but a few true ones, why?

At least 29 people were injured as a passenger train from Lahore to Rawalpindi derailed Saturday morning in Pakistan, reported local Urdu TV channel Duniya.

Agricultural imports rise 23 percent; Exports to Japan fetch $5.4 billion in seven months; Vietnam oil refinery to resume full production next week; Gold put on price risk management list; Investment Law found inadequate

More than 160 people were killed as another 100-plus passengers are still missing after a passenger and cargo ship with over 600 aboard capsized overnight between two islands in Zanzibar, the semi-autonomous republic of Tanzania,

VietNamNet Bridge – A funeral was held in Hanoi on September 10 for Vo Chi Cong (Vo Toan), former President of the State Council, Chairman of the National Defence Council and Deputy Prime Minister, who died on September 8 at the age of 99.

Some Egyptian protestors broke into a building which houses the Israeli embassy in Cairo late Friday night.

Commenting that the national economy is now at the three-way crossroads and that the galloping growth rate period is over, economists believe that the current difficult period is the time to restructure businesses and the national economy.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal crushed 29-year-old Andy Roddick on Friday, setting up a quarterfinal clash against World No. 4 Andy Murray as the Scottish eliminated another American John Isner.

Some project owners in Hanoi are planning to launch a “festival” at the National Convention Center on September 24-25 in which customers can buy houses at original prices.

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 40 paintings by contemporary Vietnamese artists will be on sale at the Sotherby's autumn auction of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art in Hong Kong on October 3.

Beeline wants to become one of top network providers in Vietnam by rolling out ambitious investment plans.

VietNamNet Bridge – The International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives began its two-day annual convention in HCM City on Friday, the first time it is being hosted by Viet Nam.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday asked Americans to be vigilant against potential terror threat surrounding the 10th anniversary of the 9/ 11 terrorist attacks.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam did not send any movie to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film Award of the Oscar 2011. This year it has many films that meet Oscar’s standards.

VietNamNet Bridge – When well-off patients are turning their backs against local hospitals, the Ministry of Health is seeking to “attract” them by diffusing Vietnam’s medical achievements to the people, but...

VietNamNet Bridge – The first exhibition of art dolls opened in Ha Noi on Thursday, featuring 20 artworks by Tran Thu Hang.

“Smart home”, “smart building” and “smart city” are the words which have been continuously mentioned recently by information technology (IT) solution providers.

Gone is the period when farmers kept complaining about the loss of agricultural land, when they had to leave their homes to give up places to industrial zones. Nowadays, they have entered a new battle – the fight against the environment pollution.

Forces of Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) entered Bani Walid on Friday, one of the last strongholds of toppled leader Muammar Gaddafi, al-Jazeera TV said.

VietNamNet Bridge – Traffic police in Ha Noi have set up check-points near bia hoi (fresh beer) venues to measure drivers' alcohol concentration as part of national traffic safety month.

A lot of employees have been laid off recently in the plan to restructure personnel and cut expenses carried out by businesses in the context of economic downturn. Not only blue collar workers, but high ranking executives have also lost their jobs.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Goethe Institute in Ha Noi plans to display video installation art by celebrated local artist and writer Truong Que Chi this weekend.

Lenovo Group, China's largest PC maker, said it aims to become the world's second-largest PC provider by the end of this year, China Daily reported Friday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has set the time frame for stricter emission standards to be applied in an effort to mitigate air pollution caused by motor vehicles.