Continued high inventory levels and low industrial production growth are threatening the government’s economic growth target.

The Ministry of Health in Vietnam has brought out a new method to treat the bizarre and mysterious skin disease that is affecting residents in the central province of Quang Ngai, along with issuing warnings of further complications.

Greek conservative New Democracy party came in the first place in the country's general elections with 20.99 percent of national votes, but failed to secure a clear parliamentary majority, preliminary official results showed on Sunday.

Dang Quan and Bao Ngoc beat 10,000 contestants of Vietnam’s Got Talent to become the contest’s winners during the first season.

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has named the names of the six securities companies which are in big danger. However, this does not mean that the others are “safe.”

Business aid plan urged to be approved by NA; HSBC: Vietnam successful in curbing inflation; Insurance premiums to total $2.2b in 2012; Firms must boost brands, quality to be competive; Hai Phong Port to earn $60m this year

VietNamNet Bridge – A sleepless planet with the twinkling lights of populated areas can be seen in an image captured by satellite.

Many people have raised concerns over the discovery of Chinese-made dried fruits containing cancer-causing substances as these products have become favourite snacks and are sold rampantly in the city's markets.

Francois Hollande has won the French presidential election against the Nicolas Sarkozy in the final polling, according to all available exit polls and partial official counts of ballots from the interior ministry by Sunday night.

VietNamNet Bridge – In a bid to inject youth and vigour into the running of rural communities, 559 university graduates from 20 provinces have been selected and trained to become communal vice chairman in 62 poor districts.

VietNamNet Bridge – Two rare species of mushroom, the pleurotus cornucopiae and the césar amanita caesare, have been discovered in Cat Tien National Park.

VietNamNet Bridge – The central province of Quang Nam boasts a great number of Champa relics but many of them are in danger of being lost because of damage caused by the elements and the passage of time.

Doctor re-attaches man's severed hand; Vietnam Airlines plane experiences tire puncture while landing; Fire destroys ink making factory; Schoolgirl wildly beats policeman

Vietnam’s environmental protection strategy aims to promote international cooperation to complete the legal system, improve environmental management skills, apply technology and create financial resources for environmental protection.

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha held a grand ceremony at the Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 5 to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2556th birthday. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan attended the event.

The Philippines are applying all necessary measures to develop its catfish industry. This means that the country would reduce the tra fish imports from Vietnam and fewer opportunities for Vietnam’s tra fish products.

VietNamNet Bridge –The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta needs to take prompt and drastic measures to deal with the steadily worsening problem of landslides and erosion, experts warn.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment this year will conduct inspections on hydro-power projects in 22 provinces and cities in the central region of the country.

VietNamNet Bridge – Former champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) suffered a humiliating defeat of 0-3 to Sai Gon FC in the V-League's 16th round yesterday on their home turf in Pleiku City.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese students won eight medals at the 13th Asian Physics Olympiad in India last week, an event that drew the participation of pupils from 21 countries.