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VietNamNet Bridge – According to a research work by the Vietnam Geo-physics Institute, if reservoir-induced tremors occur frequently, landslide, depression and flash floods may happen in the area of Song Tranh hydro-power plant.

VietNamNet Bridge – Cooperation between the Vietnamese Government and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has positively contributed to promoting the friendship between the two countries.

The Lap An lagoon in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was once famous for its plentiful marine resources and diversified ecosystem, thanks partly to a large area of mangrove forests that surrounded and protected it.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Department of Transport has agreed to a proposal from the Hoan Kiem District People's Committee to re-open five local streets for parking.

VietNamNet Bridge – On the afternoon of May 6, rainstorm and lightning killed four and injured four people in Hop Duong village in Chi Lang district of the northern border province of Lang Son.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is expected to save over 90,000 tonnes of oil while cutting its CO2 emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes thanks to a US$4 million project on cleaner production and energy efficiency.

Da Lan (toothpaste), Viettronic (electronics) and many other brands were once the Vietnamese pride in late 20th century. However, they have disappeared after wrong investment moves, giving grief to Vietnamese people.

VietNamNet Bridge – The five-star cruise ship Costa Victoria arrived in HCM City yesterday, May 7, carrying 2,300 passengers, mainly from Italy, Spain, Great Britain and Germany.

 Berliner Symphoniker orchestra to perform in Vietnam; Self-portrait contest inspires local artists; Documentary on S.Korean stars to hit local screens

VietNamNet Bridge – On the afternoon of May 7, Ms. Pham Thi Ngot, 53, died at the clinic of Ba To district in the central province of Quang Nam. This is the 20th person who died of the unknown skin disease.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Dong Nai Province People's Committee has decided to move nearly 600 polluting firms to dedicated industrial areas to stop the pollution of the Dong Nai River.

74-year-old recovers after liver transplant; Statue of Tran Hung Dao unveiled on Truong Sa; Construction of Tran Phu-Kim Ma link to begin in October; Vietnam able to make US-standard ballistic vests

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought guarantees from the United States that a U.S. missile defense shield is not targeting Russia.

VietNamNet Bridge – Hosts Da Nang trounced Public Security Ministry 3-0 in the women's team event at the 30th Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper's National Table Tennis Championship, which kicked off yesterday, May 7.

VietNamNet Bridge – A 17-year-old woman, who was at the 6th month of pregnancy, was unexpectedly in labor and gave birth to three baby girls.

VietNamNet Bridge – While being taking to a slaughterhouse, a male buffalo of over 400kg unexpectedly escaped from the rope and butted the abattoir’s manager and several passers-by.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty amateur golfers from northern provinces have qualified for the Mercedes Trophy final after regional qualifiers at the Do Son Seaside Golf and Resort during the weekend.

VietNamNet would like to introduce an article about the presidential election in the US, by G. Calvin Mackenzie, the Goldfarb Family Distinguished Professor of Government at Colby College in the USA and currently a Fulbright scholar in Vietnam.