NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has highlighted the important geographical position of Bach Long Vi island district and its role as an ideal location for the development of fishing and tourism in line with the national socio-economic development plan.

VietNamNet Bridge – Hand-foot-mouth disease has been stamped out in central Ninh Thuan Province, the provincial People's Committee announced.

VietNamNet Bridge - Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on December 21 began his two-day visit to Vietnam.

Britain's AAA sovereign debt rating could be at risk under threat from the eurozone debt crisis, ratings agency Moody's warned on Tuesday.

A different Christmas tree made up of milk cans to be donated to children and families in need across Greece were erected in central Athens on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Hanoi on Dec. 21, successfully wrapping up his official visit to Myanmar and his participation at the fourth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS 4).

VietNamNet Bridge – The new policy on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) will be set up based on four main principles.

Vietnam and China have agreed to increase the exchange of visits and contacts between senior leaders and maintain close cooperation between the two Parties.

More than 17,000 chickens started to be culled at a poultry market in Hong Kong Wednesday after a chicken carcass there tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Exports to Africa, South-West Asia beat annual target; Dalat sets new fresh flower export record; MB Bank opens branch in Cambodia; Volatile retail climate to last through 2012; Foreign banks face asset threshold  

French Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry Francois Baroin approved Tuesday the indicative medium and long-term financing program of borrowing 178 billion euros (232 billion U.S. dollars) next year,

VietNamNet Bridge – One day after the 33-storey tower of the Electricity of Vietnam Group in Cua Bac Street caught on fire, Hanoi authorities had an urgent meeting with top officials of related departments.

Space and the Fragments of Space; Exhibition “The World”; VNSO Ensemble II; Screening of “Andalucia”; Cozy Xmas Party at Rooftop; Yamaha Christmas Concert; Exhibition “Colour – Wool”; Concert “Beethoven’s Symphony Project”

South Korea has decided to allow civilians and private organizations to send their condolences on the death of Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Seoul's Unification Ministry said Wednesday.

U.S. stocks soared on Tuesday after Spain debt auction met strong demand and German business and consumer confidence data rose unexpectedly despite ongoing debt crisis in the region.

VietNamNet Bridge – Anti-flood solutions for urban areas are one the priorities for Ha Noi's water drainage plan for 2030, which is currently being compiled.

Vietnam is still considered a potential market for car manufacturers despite the recent decisions by state management agencies to restrict private cars.

VietNamNet Bridge – A 26-year-old woman who looks like an old lady, a man with a 80-kg tumor on his leg, a man whose body covered by hair… are among odd diseases detected in Vietnam this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Not only classical music but also paintings and installation art will be brought to street.

VietNamNet Bridge – Artist Dao Anh Khanh performed a half-naked dance, showing off strange patterns on his body, at the “Flavors of Heaven and Earth” show in Hanoi on December 19.