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

VietNamNet Bridge – Two sub-competitions of the first pageant for men in Vietnam took place last week. Mister Sports title was presented to Nguyen Nhat Duy and Mister Smart title went to Vu Duy Hung.

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city will be as glistening as it was during the city’s 1000th anniversary (October 1-10) from January 6 to February 8 to celebrate the National Party Congress and the lunar New Year.

VietNamNet Bridge – In 2010, Vietnam made important foreign relations in the field of defense.

VietNamNet Bridge – After Vietnam left ASEAN Football Cup 2010 (AFF), half-back Nguyen Minh Phuong, captain of the national squad said farewell to the team at the age of 30.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) will be able to pay its debts after one year of restructuring, affirmed Vinashin Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Su in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Wildlife at Risk (WAR) has announced the discovery of 12 species of fresh-water fish in Vietnam.

On December 20 MBA students at Stanford University paid a visit to VietNamNet office to learn about digital media development in Vietnam and to make a connection with the Vietnamese business community.

VietNamNet Bridge – A television newsreader of digital television broadcast station – VTC won the first prize of the Television Charm pageant 2010, which closed in HCM City on December 18.

VietNamNet Bridge – The largest cable-stay bridge in Southeast Asia, the country’s most modern avenue, the highest building in HCM City, the first express way for cars, etc. are the most impressive construction works in 2010.

VietNamNet Bridge – An Indonesian fan suddenly drop-kicked the chief of the Vietnamese Pencak Silat delegation at a game between a Vietnamese and Indonesian pencak Silat player on December 16.