Can a person's DNA be changed by something, such as exercise? The answer is absolutely yes.

The vice chief inspector of the Government Inspectorate Tran Duc Luong said in an interview with an online newswire, that it is the best for officials to refuse presents.

Coca-Cola Co. announced Thursday that it will lower the levels of the 4-methylimidazole (4-MI) chemical in sodas to meet requirements of California law that may have mandated a cancer warning label on bottles and cans.

It now seems to be the most difficult period for cashew exporters. The export prices have plummeted, while the export markets have been narrowed, and enterprises do not have money to collect materials in the harvesting season.

VietNamNet Bridge – "You can relax on a sand bank, swim or row out to nearby islands, or even climb up to discover wild caves. It sounds good, doesn't it?"

The six countries that used to engage in Iran nuclear talks on Thursday called on Iran to enter fresh dialogues "without preconditions."

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi has approved a Transport Department proposal to lift the ban on parking by all vehicles on the pavements of some streets in the inner city to meet the overwhelming demand for parking spaces.

The solar storm that struck Earth's magnetic field early Thursday morning is not as strong as scientists feared, a U.S. physicist said.

Photographic exhibition on street-front houses; Vietnam teams up with regional filmmakers; Experimental play at Youth Theater today; City stylist launches ao dai photo exhibition; Hanoi to feature Korean version of Romeo and Juliet for kids    

VietNamNet Bridge – Dr. Pham Minh Tuan, Chairman of TOPICA Education, is the sole Vietnamese among 192 people who are recognized as Young Global Leaders in 2012, by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

VietNamNet Bridge – Three noted fashion designers in Vietnam – Thuan Viet, Truong Thanh Hai and Hoang Hai – will introduce their new designs at a fashion show on March 13, at the Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel in HCM City.

VietNamNet Bridge – Garment companies have voiced their worry that the target of 19 billion dollars worth of export turnover in 2012 could be an “impossible mission,” for many reasons.

Experts on Wednesday discussed the merits and demerits of at least four dyke and sluice gate solutions that have been proposed to help HCM City deal with increasingly frequent flooding that it has faced over the past few years.

VietNamNet Bridge – The third type A/H5N1 patient in Vietnam has left hospital while a new patient has been confirmed.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday chaired a meeting to review five years of implementation of Resolution No.3 to enhance the Party leadership, tackle corruption and extravagance and discuss the Law on Anti-Corruption.

As of 2014, those who earn less than VND6 million will not have to pay personal income tax, says the Ministry of Finance.

The US Department of Commerce on March 8 announced its final decision on the seventh preliminary results of administrative review (POR7) for anti-dumping duties on tra fish fillets imported from Vietnam.

 S Korea targets VN visitors; British cruise ship to visit; Tourism authority to open in Tokyo; Vietravel offers Mauritius package; Last-minute tour deals on offer

VietNamNet Bridge – A series of films reflecting various modern life cultural and social issues will be screened as part of the UNESCO Culture and Development Week.

Cao Dai Bach Y sect holds five-year meet; Korean language tests open to labourers; Youth released in rape case arrested again; WB provides additional aid to rural transport project