VietNamNet Bridge – Out of 46 fishermen of Bac Lieu Province who have been released after serving their sentences in Malaysia for illegally fishing in the country’s sea territory, 28 have yet to return to Vietnam since they have no money.

VietNamNet Bridge – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong yesterday received the Emir of the State of Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who is on an official two-day visit to Viet Nam.

The death toll from the wreck of Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia rose to eleven on Tuesday as five more bodies were found in the vessel.

VietNamNet Bridge - Home decoration products have been available everywhere these days, from traditional markets, supermarkets to “pavement markets.” However, most of them are imports.

VietNamNet Bridge – Several overseas Vietnamese and organisations were praised for their significant contributions to the country's development at the annual year-end gathering organised for Overseas Vietnamese in HCM City last night.

The “mineral bleeding” – one of the biggest problems of Vietnam – would become even more serious in 2012 if local authorities do not take drastic measures to control the mineral exports. A lot of raw minerals are nearly getting exhausted.

Vietnamese students expect a longer Tet holiday this year. However, this does mean that they would have much time to relax, because they have more home exercises for longer Tet holiday.

Market surveyors believe that in hi-tech products, manufacturers only focus on technologies, while they do not care much other features to target clients in different genders.

German MEP Martin Schulz was elected as the new president of the European Parliament here on Tuesday, succeeding Jerzy Buzek, according to a vote by MEPs during a week-long plenary session in Strasbourg.

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung asked members of the 1992 Constitution Revision Committee to carefully analyse and study any amendments to ensure the document met the needs of the current situation.

VietNamNet Bridge – Head of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, was awarded the Ho Chi Minh Order on Jan. 17 for his contributions to Buddhism in Vietnam.

The dollar price has unexpectedly decreased in the last week, while commercial banks have affirmed that they now can easily buy dollars from businesses and the public.

VietNamNet Bridge – Although state management of water resources has improved, it has still not reached an adequate level, according to HCM City officials.

The investor of Thach Khe iron ore mine, the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asian region, has decided to double investment in the project to ensure it is completed on schedule.

Vietnam’s population is predicted to reach over 96.2 million in 2020, with more 63 million in working age, or 9.5 million higher than the current figure.

Michelle Williams, who starred in "My Week With Marilyn," and Madonna are the early winners at the 69th Golden Globe Awards held Sunday evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy would present in March his candidacy to extend 5-year-mandate at the Elysee Palace, French Interior Minister Claude Gueant said Tuesday.

Iranian Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said Monday that the Islamic republic has arrested several suspects over the assassination of its nuclear official, the Arabic Language Al-Alam TV reported.

A raging dispute over apartment management fees at Keangnam Palace climaxed last week when the developer faced heat from Hanoi authorities for cutting its services and facilities.

The costs of domestic tourism rose dramatically last year, causing more Vietnamese to book tours in neighbouring countries and having an impact on inbound arrivals, according to the HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.