Pointing out “fatal” mistakes in the administration of Vinashin in the past, Vinashin Chairman said that the Vinashin ship, from being nearly sunken, is now pumping out water to gradually float to the surface before being fixed to run again.

VietNamNet’s Vietnam Economic Forum (VEF) reviews the media sector in 2010.

VietNamNet Bridge – Major General Vu Hung Vuong, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Police (Ministry of Public Security) talked with the media about the recent Transparency International (TI) survey on corruption in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s anti-corruption initiative for 2011 introduced; Speaker of Indonesia People’s Consultative Assembly concludes visit to Vietnam; Prime Minister Dung receives outgoing Thai ambassador

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's Union of Science and Technology Association has set up a team to discover the cause of the sinkholes that have appeared in many locations in the city.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has the potential to apply new technologies and resort to reusing wastewater as a key solution to problems of water scarcity and pollution, experts said at a workshop yesterday, Dec 21.

VietNamNet Bridge – Pedagogy universities and colleges should offer courses in ethics and values as well as more professional training, speakers at a HCM City workshop said yesterday, Dec 21.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has been preparing two ring-road projects designed to ease traffic pressure in HCM City's inner districts and curb the number of people settling in the inner city.

VietNamNet Bridge – Both local and foreign nearly-weds are set to enjoy simplified administrative marriage procedures as of early April next year thanks to a new Government resolution.

VietNamNet Bridge – Overseas Vietnamese, also known as Viet Kieu, will be welcomed back to the capital for Lunar New Year with a special concert, Xuan Que Huong 2011 (Homeland Spring 2011).

Statue of Russian great poet Puskin presented to Hanoi; Vietnam’s entertainment centre opens in Moscow; Binh Thuan to host int’l yacht festival; Artist captures General Giap’s activities; Italy helps My Son World Heritage restoration

VietNamNet Bridge – A tomb estimated to be about 2,000 years old has been excavated at an archaeological site on the outskirts of Ha Noi.

Shipping pollution should be reduced to tackle climate change and prevent damage to human health, a report from the European Commission said Tuesday.

The UN Security Council area is being evacuated on Tuesday morning due to "unidentified odor," UN spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters here, adding the UN is working with the local authorities to find out the source of the odor.

Whole-fat dairy products contain a fatty acid that may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

Crude prices on Tuesday climbed for the third straight day to near 90 U.S. dollars a barrel on higher demand expectation.

India and Russia Tuesday inked 30 pacts in defense, nuclear and space, and signed two framework agreements on setting up of two more nuclear reactors in this country, said Indian officials.

VietNamNet Bridge – The captain of the national team, Nguyen Minh Phuong, has decided to retire from international football following Viet Nam's elimination from the AFF Suzuki Cup tournament last week.

VietNamNet Bridge – When he signed up as coach of Lam Son Thanh Hoa, Le Thuy Hai knew he would have difficulties.

Vietnam to complete Mekong Delta rice storage system soon; Chinese in US$300 million power deal; Vietnam-UK trade, investment ties expected to boom; More RoK businesses eye Vietnam’s market; CPI rises 9.58 pct in southern metro

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 100,000 tombs at Binh Hung Hoa cemetery in Binh Tan district will be removed to suburban districts. The cemetery will be turned into a new residential area, a park and the home to many public works.

VietNamNet Bridge – 2010 is a year with full ups and downs of the stock market and unprecedented facts. Especially, the prices of some shares are believed to be controlled by some powerful investors, according to CafeF.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City’s 3 millionth foreign visitor arrived in Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 8.30 am, December 21, on a flight from Moscow.

University lecturers do not want to spend time on scientific research because they have to spend time on other responsibilities which can bring them money.

War-time bombs excavated in Quang Binh; Two French tourists die snorkeling near Phan Thiet; Two arrested for posting clips in New Century nightclub bust; 21 missing, 30 saved off Vung Tau as tornadoes rage