The sixth session of the National Assembly Standing Committee closed yesterday after nine days of discussions, including debates to amend the 1992 Constitution.

More and more foreign direct investment (FDI) projects have been licensed in recent years. Some slow projects have not been seen their licensed revoked, but have received firm warnings from local authorities.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam should have an integrated data information system to manage activities relating to the national sea and islands, said Nguyen Van Cu, head of the Viet Nam Administration of Sea and Islands

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ended three days of oral argument in a landmark case involving the Affordable Care Act, the signature healthcare overhaul of President Barack Obama.

VN's film to be shot in the Czech Republic; Thai billionaire releases second book in Vietnam; Belgian singer Manou Gallo to perform in Vietnam; Exhibition by female artists to open; Jazz diva to celebrate her 48th year in music   

VietNamNet Bridge – Evergreen rice fields, friendly people and the quiet life in UNESCO recognised Hoi An have inspired Jean Cabane to paint on traditional do (poonah) paper over the past six years.

The Vietnamese Embassy has been officially inaugurated in Athens, Greece.

The number of international tourist arrivals in March has dipped month-on-month, accounting for only 82.4% of last month’s, but the number is still 18.7% higher than the same period last year.

VietNamNet Bridge – A project worth more than 365,000 euros has been launched in Long An province to help build a strategy for climate change adaptation in the Vam Co River basin.

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and world's major powers will be held on April 13 but the venue has not been decided yet, the official IRNA news agency reported.

VietNamNet Bridge – Thai billionaire Vikrom Kromadit, a businessman, philanthropist and writer, arrived in HCM City on Tuesday during his trip through six Asian countries, praising the development of Viet Nam in the last 20 years

VietNamNet Bridge – Every minute of Do Nhat Nam’s day is scheduled, but the boy still has time for relaxation, talking with his parents or taking exercise.

Thailand has pledged to help turn the Southeast Asian region and all of its 10 members into a drug-free zone.

VietNamNet Bridge – This is the latest conclusion made by the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Product Quality Management Agency after it tested 26 gasoline and diesel samples taken from burnt vehicles.

Phuong Anh, a 15 year-old glass bone girl burst into tears when she knew that she had the highest votes from the audience. Popping dancer Duong Manh Hoa defeated “little Michael Jackson” Dang Khoa, to enter the final round.

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have warned that foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) would monopolize the coffee growing areas, sooner or later. Meanwhile, domestic enterprises remain weak in financial capability and corporate governance.

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's Youth Volunteer Force, which celebrates its 36th anniversary this week, has made great contributions to social and economic development of the city and nation.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Italian counterpart Mario Monti on Wednesday reached consensus on the early start of talks on a free trade pact between Japan and the European Union.

Laos prepares for Laos-Vietnam Friendship Year; PM Dung to attend ASEAN Summit in Cambodia; ASEAN naval officers meet in Vietnam; Procuracy to increase co-operation with Laos

German luxury carmaker BMW Group will recall 120,246 vehicles in China for repairs beginning May 10 due to potential problems with a battery-cable cover, China's quality watchdog said on Tuesday.