VietNamNet is going to organize an online discussion between representatives from the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, Vinacomin and experts. The discussion topic will be: Should bauxite projects be cancelled or continued?

VietNamNet Bridge – Disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months was marginally up 7.1 per cent against the same period last year to reach US$9 billion, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

VietNamNet Bridge – Various activities have taken place to celebrate the 17th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi.

VietNamNet Bridge – President Nguyen Minh Triet and his Philippine counterpart, Benigno S. Aquino III, have discussed directions and measures to develop bilateral co-operation more effectively, matching the two countries' potentials.

A volcano eruption on Tuesday afternoon in Central Java of Indonesia has killed 17 people and injured at least 39 after the victims were hit by hot ash, and over 15,000 people have fled their homes, local officials said on Wednesday.

Paul, the oracle octopus who made a fame in the World Cup this summer for his incredible ability to predict the results of Germany's matches, has died at his home in Oberhausen at the age of two.

Super cars by well known brands have appeared in Vietnam, from Lamborghini, Rolls Royce to Bentley, Porche and Audi.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have reportedly taken off on a chartered jet to the Maldives to start their honeymoon, media reported Tuesday.

Nestle USA has announced a voluntary recall of some candy product that may contain undeclared peanuts, the CBS reported on Monday.

High-speed trains began traveling between the eastern Chinese cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou Tuesday morning, the latest milestone in China's effort to build the world's fastest rail network.

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a draft resolution calling on the United States to immediately end its decades-long trade embargo against Cuba.

VietNamNet Bridge – Halloween is approaching at the end of this month so members of Saigontourist Holding Company including the Rex Hotel Saigon, the Majestic Hotel, the Palace Hotel Saigon and the Saigon Boat Restaurant will celebrate . . .

Indonesia' tsunami caused by earthquake in West Sumatra of Indonesia has killed at least 113 people with 502 people missings, officials said on Tuesday.

The end of year is approaching, but some banks will only be able to tell whether they fulfilled their yearly business plans on the last days of 2010.

VietNamNet Bridge – The bauxite mining projects in Vietnam raise controversy again after the red mud spill in Hungary. VietNamNet summarises the opinions of experts and officials.

The Chief Government Editor, Vuong Dinh Hue, said that his agency planned to audit the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group several times but the plans were rejected to avoid overlap with the Government Inspectorate’s investigation.

“Democracy is a pyramid-shaped procedure. It is necessary to have many nominees for public election, like at beauty contests,” said National Assembly (NA) deputy Le Van Cuong at an NA group meeting on October 25.

VietNamNet Bridge – Chung Thuc Quyen and contestants from Hong Kong, the USA, Japan and Serbia have won the “Ambassador of Beauty” title of the Miss International 2010’s donor.

VietNamNet Bridge - The chair and vice chair of Duc Lac commune in Ha Tinh Province has been suspended for 15 days for failing to fulfill his duty during the recent floods.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City police have arrested Le Nguyen Huong Tra or blogger Co Gai Do Long, who is accused of “slander”.

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city’s Party congress began this morning, October 26, with the participation of 498 deputies, who represent 330,000 Party members in Hanoi.

HCM City sees sharp rise in industrial production; Agro-forestry-seafood exports rise sharply; Penny stock rally sustains sluggish market

Ukraine, Viet Nam sign joint audit agreement; Vietnam, Japan elevate ties to a higher level; Deputy PM at West China fairs; Vietnam-Laos history book compiled

As many as 1,306 people are taking refuge due to the eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia's Yogyakarta province, detikcom online news quoted a regent as saying on Tuesday.

At nearly all state–run schools, including the top ones, the quality of material facilities and teaching aids is poor, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has found from a survey.