Wall Street fell for the third straight day on Tuesday as concerns over European debt problems and weak U.S. economic outlook weighed heavily on the market.

The phrase “dich may” (translating with machine) cannot be found in the Vietnamese dictionary yet. However, the machine translation market has been heating up in the digital era.

Though the numbers of visitors and members have been increasing steadily over the last three years, social network owners still do not want to reveal their revenue and profit.

Australian scientists believe " brown fat," a wondrous tissue that burns energy to generate heat, could help people fight obesity, local media reported on Monday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The evening gown of the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2011 pageant is in the top five of evening gown in Missosology’s poll, and in top ten evening gowns selected by famous fashion designer Nick Verreos.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday expressed his willingness to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career.

Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the authorities to immediately activate the National Health Emergency Response Unit to urgently deal with the outbreak of water-borne diseases in the floods-hit areas

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has pledged that Vietnam will give top priority to containing inflation while stabilizing the macro-economy and ensuring social security.

VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists and students will gather in HCM City's Sai Gon Hi-tech Park next month to showcase self-made solar powered vehicles.

US powerful Serena Williams served nine aces to dispatch former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic in straight sets among gusty wind, advancing into the quarterfinal of US Open on Monday.

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned the Foreign Ministry to combine with related agencies to prepare the draft Law of the Sea, to submit to the National Assembly Standing Committee in late September.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Football is the “king of sports” in Vietnam. Ten years since Vietnam built professional football, violence is now rampant on football grounds.

The yellow tea fever has put northern tea farms in the provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Tuyen Quang in distress.

PM offers condolences to Japan over tropical storm tragedy; 59 foreigners arrested over possible high-tech crime; Illegal gold exploiters attack environment policemen; Man arrested for killing 2 in Tuyen Quang

VietNamNet Bridge – A shortage of funds is hampering the restoration of many of Hoi An's oldest houses, some of which are facing collapse.

Australia's new motor vehicle sales increased significantly in August 2011 compared with the same month in 2010, figures released on Monday by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thirteen new movies will be screened at cinemas in September 2011, including Hollywood blockbusters like 'Shark Night 3D', 'Johnny English Reborn' or ‘Lion King 3D’.

The high inflation rate has forced people to tighten their belt and spend less money on insurance policies. This explains the modest business result of life insurers in the first six months of year.

VietNamNet Bridge – While many traditional toy making villages have no longer produced toys, artisans in Bao Dap village in Nam Dinh province still preserve their trade: making star-shaped lanterns.

VietNamNet Bridge – Top Vietnamese wrestler Nguyen Thi Lua will take part in the World Greco-Roman and Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 12-19.

Top seed Novak Djokovic saved four set points in a marathon first-set tiebreaker to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 7-6 (14), 6-4, 6-2 to reach the US Open quarterfinals on Monday.

Prime Minister to visit Laos; Party General Secretary reaffirms Laos friendship; State President welcomes Sri Lankan defence chief; Defence official meets high ranking Chinese guest

A court in Cairo Monday adjourned the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak until Wednesday after hearing the testimony of three witnesses, state TV reported.

VietNamNet Bridge – A plague of problems has led teachers and students to abandon several kindergartens in the country's central region, using temporary structures as classrooms during this academic year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Watercolour paintings by Ngo Quang Nam are currently on display at a Hanoian exhibition, covering 40 years of the artist's working life.