People will wonder why you should choose the north of Phu Quoc Island instead of the more popular south.

A team of researchers of Japan's Kyoto University has found a protein that helps the body burn fat following an intake of fatty meals, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported Monday.

As anticipated, the number of unemployed workers has been increasing rapidly amid the economic downturn. Even the people, who were once high income earners, now also have to queue up to register their unemployment.

The government of Myanmar on January 28, announced the policy on giving eight-year tax break for foreign investors. This country can even prolong the time to draw direct foreign investment (FDI) into economic development projects.

Almost one in four Australian secondary school students are overweight or obese, according to a study published on Monday in the Medical Journal of Australia.

VietNamNet Bridge – The monthly fashion show called “Fashion and Life” in HCM City was held in HCM City on the evening of February 18.

Neither Syrian opposition groups nor international powers want foreign military intervention in Syria, the Arab League (AL) envoy to Russia Giuma al-Ferjani said Monday.

Restructuring of State-run firms faces challenges; Major transport projects to receive tough scrutiny; Textile firms worried over environment tax; Food agency proposes to hoard 1 ml tonnes of rice; US$400 million to build electricity plant

VietNamNet Bridge – The organizing board of the Vietnam’s Got Talent, the first season, told the media on February 17, that they did not take advantage of contestant Le Nguyen Quynh Anh to lure the public’s attention.

Nine of the 14 provinces in central Vietnam have airports while the others are seeking permission from the Government to build them.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has asked ministries, the People’s Committees of provinces and cities, and relevant companies to prepare reports on mining and environmental protection.

VietNamNet Bridge – The section of Tien River, which is one of two main branches of the Cuu Long (Mekong) River running through Viet Nam, is heavily polluted by daily and industrial waste.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday threw U.S. support behind the latest Greek economic reform package and said the United States would encourage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to back this agreement.

VietNamNet Bridge – Young musician Thanh Vuong won Song of the Year - the most important prize of the Vietnamese Song 2011 competition - in HCM City on the evening of February 19.

The company that is permitted by composer Trinh Cong Son’s family to organize the Trinh Cong Son show in Hanoi is not licensed by the Hanoi authorities, while the firm that is licensed by the authorities is not accepted by the musician’s family.

New ideas are abundant at the ongoing American Association for the Advancement of Science annual show as scientists from the globe are calling for adaption in a fast-changing world by presenting their findings to the public.

Painter Hoang Tich Chu commemorated; Hanoi artists 'Love You Long Time' in US; Xoan singing preservationists honoured; Awards for Japan - Vietnam haiku contest winners; Celebrities to be punished for distasteful conduct  

VietNamNet Bridge – "Wow, I feel like I'm in a spaceship, looking down to the earth," second-grader Le Dang Minh Kim happily yelled with his classmates who were enjoying a look at an art installation at an-ongoing display in Ha Noi.

Galerie Quynh is organizing a remarkable group exhibition featuring artists Hoang Duong Cam, Nadege David, Sandrine Llouquet, Tran Van Thao, Nguyen Trung and Lien Truong – with 25 works on show.

Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) on Friday begins recalling its Camry 2.4, Vios G and Corolla Altis 1.8 and 2.0 cars whose gearboxes were filled with wrong fluids.