Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange slipped for the sixth consecutive session on Thursday, as the dollar's rally muted demand for precious metals as an alternative investment.

VietNamNet Bridge – Most hotels at tourist destinations around the country have reported full bookings for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in January.

China sourced dairy products have once again raised worries among consumers after the Chinese Quality Inspection Directorate discovered the content of aflatoxin M1in the products of Mengniu was higher by 140 percent than the allowed level.

VietNamNet Bridge – Experts believe the time has come for local coaches to take over the national football teams, but admit it also requires them to be paid similar salaries and allowed to do their job without interference.

Charming Vietnam kicks off; Local World Heritage Site announces new logo; Fireworks display in HCM City to welcome New Year; Eighth-century artifacts discovered in Binh Thuan; Hanoi’s ancient street gets new face  

VietNamNet Bridge – Oil paintings and sketches of the Central Highlands city of Da Lat by Mexican artist Daniel Rueffert will go on display during the annual flower festival that runs from today, Dec 30, to next Tuesday.

New Year welcome programs offered by hotels in HCM City.

The Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV), the country's second biggest in terms of total assets, has raised VND1.58 trillion (US$75 million) in its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday.

VietNamNet Bridge - After three days of unsuccessful search for the Vietnamese cargo ship, Vinalines Queen, the Philippines and Japan stopped using helicopters in their search and rescue operations as of December 29. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi Transport Corporation (Transerco) has been put in charge of granting licences and managing car parks in the centre of Ha Noi on a trial basis from next month, the municipal People's Committee has announced.

Five die from toxic fumes in illegal mine; Robbers throw $72,000 money bag into stream; Children get free entry to historical sites; Million-dollar civil servant gamblers suspended

These days prove to be the busiest days for businessmen in the year, not because they have to spend time to manage the production, but because they have to move heaven and earth to get more jobs to earn more money.

All 14 ministries involved in the Ministerial Effectiveness Index survey, which evaluated the organizations’ effectiveness in developing and implementing business-related legal regulations, have been rated “average”.

The Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF) on December 29 confirmed its ownership of the broadcasting right of the V-League 2012, which is now called the Super League.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese top badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh is likely to face world No 1 Lee Chong Wei in the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Open Super Series 2012.

VietNamNet Bridge – Several hours before being opening for the public tonight, December 30, the flower street in Hanoi has attracted many viewers.

Food companies say that the economic crisis more or less affects the export of specialty food to serve overseas Vietnamese people’ Tet celebration.

Vietnam Airlines will operate 11 direct flights between Can Tho and Taiwan during the Lunar New Year in January, using Airbus 321 aircraft which can carry 100 to 130 passengers.

VietNamNet Bridge – Laos's Vincent Ang won the 145km fifth stage of the ADC-Vinh Long Television Tour yesterday, Dec 29, but Nguyen Luu Thanh Nhan from Vinamit-HCM City claimed the overall lead.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and Cuba should further develop culture and art exchange to help people of the two nations better understand about each other’s cultural identities and promote the special friendship.