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The world of insects in Vietnam

VietNamNet introduces several species of insects in Vietnam through photos.

People tighten their belt, airlines fear passengers would decrease

The aviation market has not been performing as experts forecasted. Instead of increasing of the number of flights as they did in previous years, many airlines have to reduce the flight frequency.

Tornadoes kill 5, injure dozens in U.S. state of Oklahoma

At least five people were killed and 29 others injured in Oklahoma as tornadoes raked the U.S. midwest states on Saturday and Sunday, officials said.

Green material suffers tragic fate

Though considered eco-friendly building material, adobe, or lightweight concrete brick, is suffering a dreadful fate as producers are struggling to find the market for the green material.

DPRK stages military parade to mark centennial of Kim Il Sung's birth

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) staged massive celebrations in Pyongyang's main square on Sunday with a grand military parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of founding leader Kim Il Sung.

Tiny ‘artisan’ of ancient pottery village

VietNamNet Bridge – The five-year-old boy named Nguyen Tam Phuc is very mischievous like boys at his age. But Phuc has a special passion for pottery paintings at his workshop in Phu Lang village, Bac Ninh province.

Cruising on Son River

Tourists often take the two kilometer cruise on Son River to see the mysterious and magical Phong Nha Cave and I bet none leave disappointed.

Virtual operators still a mystery

Local mobile virtual network operators are struggling to come into reality.

Local tour operators want tax extensions, soft loans

To survive the current tough times due to slowing tourism demands, local travel agencies are seeking tax extensions and loans with reduced interest rates.

Discovering secrets of “Royal Night”

VietNamNet Bridge – “Royal Night” is an art and festival program that reproduces the shining beauty of the royal citadel at night, with cultural activities of the Hue royal palace in the past. Let’s discover the royal night at the Hue Festival 2012.

Concerns remain on CPI drop

A slump in prices of food and foodstuffs in March has contributed to lowering the consumer price index (CPI) in HCM City but raised concerns over market stagnancy, a meeting heard yesterday.

PM Dung works on Hanoi zoning plan

VietNamNet Bridge – On April 14, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung worked with leaders of the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee on implementing a zoning plan for Hanoi’s development until 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Wedding ceremony of Nguyen Dynasty’s princess

VietNamNet Bridge – The wedding ceremony of a princess of the Nguyen dynasty was recreated for the first time at the Hue royal citadel on the evening of April 10.

Investment funds targeting FAST 500

Fast growing enterprises, especially the ones in FAST 500, the list of the 500 enterprises with fastest growth rates in Vietnam, have big advantages to attract the capital flow from investment funds.

Over half of hospitals yet to complete waste treatment systems

Some 56% of the hospitals in Vietnam have yet to complete their medical waste treatment systems, said Nguyen Huy Nga, head of the Department of Health Environmental Management under the Ministry of Health.

Private universities use dubious methods to lure students

While public universities are offering new majors to attract more students this year, private ones are trying their best to fill their quota of learners by resorting to various usual and unusual methods.

Party leader Trong holds talks with Fidel Castro

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to former Cuban President Fidel Castro in Havana, capital of Cuba.

Tourism sector targets Japanese visitors

The country has targeted to welcome 1 million Japanese tourists by 2015 as Japan has always been among the top five markets for Viet Nam's tourism sector for recent years.

Bizarre skin disease continues to spread

More people are reported suffering from stiffness of the limbs, respiratory problems and miscarriages, caused by a peculiar and unidentified skin ulceration that has plagued the central province of Quang Ngai since April.

Shooters take aim before London

The last chance for marksmen to test their skills in top-level competition ahead of the Olympics will be at the International Shooting Sports Federation World Cup held from April 17 to 24 in London.