VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists warn that ongoing construction work in Bach Ma Forest in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is threatening the ecosystem, including the habitats of dozens of endangered animals and plants,

Cambodians become naturalised Vietnamese; Only 80 percent of nation can access clean water; Court hands down death penalty to killer; Fishermen rescued after boat capsizes

VietNamNet Bridge – Anyone who has visited the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has probably heard about That Son Mountain Range (otherwise known as Bay Nui) near the Cambodian border.

VietNamNet Bridge – Local travel firms have reported recovery in international tourists in the high season of the inbound tourism, but most still refrain from predicting business outcome for the rest of the year

VietNamNet Bridge – VinaPhone and Viettel’s second round of Apple iPhone 4 imports sold out quickly around the country, barely scratching the surface of demand for the trendy cell phone.

VietNamNet Bridge – Several bankers say it still proves difficult to cut interest rates in the rest of the year, borrowing and lending alike, as instructed by the Government although their current capital . . .

VietNamNet Bridge – The first working session of the research team to support a free trade agreement between Vietnam and a customs union grouping Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan started on Monday in Hanoi, said a top official.

VietNamNet Bridge – Travelling to small villages in remote and mountainous regions is a hard task at the best of times. But for members of a mobile film-screening team based in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – The 10th annual Italian Language week will kick-off in Ha Noi tomorrow, Oct 14.

After a number of months spent gathering public comments, the Government finally issued Decree No 102/2010/ND-CP on October 1, guiding certain provisions of the Law on Enterprises

VietNamNet Bridge – Sai Gon Quy Nhon Mining Co will seek shareholder approval to suspend its listing on the Ha Noi Stock Exchange due to unfavourable business conditions

VietNamNet Bridge – People’s awareness of respiratory health remains low and most do not take nasal hygiene seriously, medical experts said at a press meeting held in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Officials from Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Group (Vinacomin) said the group was not responsible for cement producer’s insufficient coal supplies.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly two-thirds of customs’ application forms will be approved online by the end of this year, according to the HCM City’s Customs Department.

VietNamNet Bridge – Reforming the Party organisation is a key goal in the new period of development despite its achievements over the past 80 years

National squad aim for top 15; Thien cruises to junior tennis quarterfinal; Santos says no plans for Binh Duong move

VietNamNet Bridge – FIFA-accredited referee Vo Minh Tri won the Golden Whistle award for the best referee of the year following his outstanding performance in the V-League last season.

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Transport Department has decided to change street nameplate designs to facilitate traffic and visitors.

UK Prince Andrew received by Deputy PM; Vietnam wishes to learn from EP experiences; Australia applauds ADMM+ in Hanoi; Mongolia seeks co-operation with HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on October 11 separately received the Defence Ministers of China, the US and Japan, who are in Hanoi to attend . . .

Ho Van Nien, Deputy Chair of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial People’s Committee has stated that the local authorities will not grant investment licenses to any more steel projects.

Despite the amendment of the Circular 13 on required capital adequacy ratio, it is still very difficult to ease interest rates as instructed by the Government.

If the National Assembly ratifies the new co-operative bill, Vietnam will have at least 14,500 new general directors and chairs of the board of directors.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in coordination with the Republic of Korea Human Resources Development Agency will hold Korean language tests

Flood victims get more foreign, domestic aid; VN looks to boost legislature; Deputy PM pleads for workforce plan; Fukuoka assists Hanoi in environmental protection