U.S. food distributor joins recall of cheese over risk of E. coli or listeria

Whole Foods Market of Austin, Texas joined a cheese recall on Saturday, pulling seven types of cheddar cheese over the risk of E. coli or listeria.

Families to host regional youth in cultural exchange

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 320 youngsters from Southeast Asia and Japan will arrive in HCM City early next month for an annual cultural exchange.

Costumes of 54 ethnic groups to go on stage in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – For the first time, 250-300 contestants will represent all 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam to perform their traditional clothing in Hanoi next February.

Youth dance for HIV cause

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 1,000 young people gathered here on Saturday night to dance as part of a worldwide event aimed at drawing the attention of world leaders to the issue of HIV/AIDS.

Hanoi real estate market: both western and eastern areas can bring profit

Real estate experts believe that the western area of the city will still be the most profitable area for investors in the time to come. However, the eastern area is also believed to bring good profit.

Myanmar, Singapore prepare for AFF Cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Myanmar men's football team had their first training session in Ha Noi yesterday, Nov 28, four days before playing against host Viet Nam in the ASEAN Football Championship.

Singer's death triggers safety concerns about plastic surgery in China

In 2005, "Super Girl", a TV talent show in China, turned college student Li Yuchun into a nationwide celebrity, but few could remember another contestant Wang Bei until recently, when she died during plastic surgery.

China calls for joint efforts to mitigate Korean Peninsula tensions

Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo said on Sunday that China and the United States should help ease the tensions on the Korean Peninsula and facilitate dialogues.

8,000 people join charity marathon in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Over 8,000 Vietnamese and foreign runners took part in the 14th Terry Fox Run at the Phu My Hung New Residential Area in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

Egypt's parliamentary election kicks off

The Egyptian parliamentary election kicked off Sunday morning as voters go to polls nationwide to select a new People's Assembly (the lower house of parliament).

ODA embezzlers to be tried

VietNamNet Bridge – The Supreme People’s Procuracy has prosecuted nine people for embezzling over VND3.4 billion in a bridge project funded by Japanese’s official development aid in Quang Ninh province.

HCM City to build on HIV success rate

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City planned to reduce the rate of new HIV infections to less than 1 per cent in 2015 and maintain it in the following years, health officials said at a conference last Saturday.

With political will, Cancún can mark climate progress

The 2010 UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Cancún, Mexico, from 29 November to 10 December 2010. VietNamNet would like to introduce an article by Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action about the event.

Vietnam tops travel polls

Vietnam has emerged as one of the top destinations for travellers from Thailand, Australia, Japan, and Singapore, according to a recent survey compiled by Visa and the Pacific Asia Travel Association.

Push for admin reforms to stop crises

The simplification of administrative procedures was important to overcoming crisis and turning challenges into opportunities, Government Office Minister and Chairman Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Putting the environment on the drawing board

According to the 2009 national environment report, announced in June this year, around 70% of the 1 million cubic meters of sewage produced daily is released directly into Vietnam’s waterways.

Southern tourism triangle in the offing

HCMC has reached agreement with two other provinces to develop what will become a southern tourism triangle through a variety of joint product development and marketing projects from now to 2012.

Controversy reigns over halt in Ha Noi building projects

VietNamNet Bridge - The suspension of 16 construction projects in Ha Noi has caused controversy among authorities in the city.

HCMC thieves crack cash machine, steal money

VietNamNet Bridge - Thieves broke open an ATM machine in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Phu District and stole more than VND1 billion (US$51,000) on Friday.

Carving up the town

VietNamNet Bridge - A 2,000 year old village with a 1,000 year old traditional craft, Hanoi’s Son Dong is a must-see stop on any heritage trail for tourists.  

Bird flu discovered in flood hit central provinces

VietNamNet Bridge - Bird flu H5N1 virus was discovered in northern provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh that were affected by floods this month, said health officials on Friday.

Huge demand backs construction market growth

VietNamNet Bridge- A young population and fast urbanization are the major elements turning Vietnam into a promised land for local and international property development companies.

Vietnam commits to tiger conservation

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with foreign countries and international organisations to improve tiger conservation in the country and the region.

Veteran preserves American pilot’s keepsakes for 40 years

Nguyen Y Chi, a former police officer, has kept the belongings of an American pilot who died in Quang Ngai province over 40 years ago. He wished to hand over the keepsakes to the pilot’s family on the Day for Reconciliation (September 9).

National Assembly closes eighth session

VietNamNet Bridge - The eighth session of the 12th National Assembly wrapped up in the capital city of Hanoi on November 26 after more than one month of sitting.