Asia remains firmly in the lead of the global economic recovery and strong growth in the region is set to continue, according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday.

Deliberations on Macedonia's membership in NATO can start once its name dispute with Greece is resolved, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday during a one-day visit here.

Indexes differentiate on two bourses; Banks cut deposit interest rates but boost promotions; Brokers to offer portfolio management

VietNamNet Bridge - A survey by the Vietnamese Academy of Social Science which found most online game players claiming that their habit does not negatively affect their behavior has come in for widespread criticism.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many rivers in the central region are overflowing and causing floods as rampant mining of sand has from stripped their banks clean.

The Prime Minister has approved the information technology (IT) development plan, under which IT will see the annual growth rate 2-3 times higher than the GDP growth rate

Many conclusions can be drawn from the V1000 ranking – the list of 1000 Vietnamese big corporate tax payers released by Vietnam Report and VietNamNet.

VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Defence and Security Le Quang Binh has asked the government express a commitment on the safety of bauxite projects for the people.

Vinacomin has reaffirmed after his visit to the Central Highlands to again survey the site for bauxite project that only an earthquake can break the red-mud reservoirs here.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nestled high up in northern province of the Vinh Phuc, Tam Dao is perhaps the perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ha Noi.

It is necessary to take measures to attract dollars into banks, while the cash outflow from banks also needs to go through smoothly.

Vietnam Airlines periodically conducts maintenance of its aircrafts under strict procedures to avoid incidents. Let’s see how it maintains a Boeing 777 with VietNamNet’s Pham Tuan.

Many university students complain that they do not have the opportunities to gain practical experience within companies and that they are not welcomed there.

VietNamNet Bridge – City authorities have urged local agencies to work more closely with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to curb the rising levels of air and water pollution in HCM City.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese amateur and professional composers nationwide have been invited to join a song writing contest about Agent Orange.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese and International artists will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No 8 in the country's largest ever concert tomorrow, Oct 23, in Ha Noi.

Holland Village opens in HCM City Park today; Statues of former State leaders on display in HCM City; Touch of French food and culture in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Tay Pharmaceutical Joint-stock Company (Hataphar) has been reportedly fined VND50 million (US$2,500) for letting another company produce poor quality medicine under its brand name.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City had earmarked VND52 billion (US$2.7 million) for implementing a 10 year (2011-2020) action programme for children, a senior official said yesterday, Oct 21.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, is scheduled to make his first official visit to Vietnam on 28-30 October to attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations.

VietNamNet Bridge – Lawmakers yesterday, Oct 21, deliberated on a draft environmental-tax law, focusing on which products should be taxed, who is taxable and what is the appropriate tax rate.

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., a U.S. sales unit of Toyota Motor Corp., has recalled 740,000 vehicles due to concerns over brake fluid leakage that could hurt braking performance.

Thien wins first match at tennis tourney in Malaysia; Alves signs for three years with first division Ha Tinh; Viet Nam drops 14 places in FIFA rankings to 139th; Viet Nam U-16 team hope to surprise at Asian Cup

VietNamNet Bridge – Top striker Le Cong Vinh has joined up with the national team in Ha Noi but his chances of taking part in December's ASEAN Football Championship, AFF-Suzuki Cup remain unclear.

VietNamNet Bridge - The National Steering Committee for Storm and Flood Control said that floods in the central region had left 76 people dead, 6 missing and 42 injured by October 21.