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Shutterbugs snap Ha Noi by night

VietNamNet Bridge – It is 11.30pm and all the shops in the capital city are closed. But for more than 15 young people gathering on Tay Son Street, this is the best time to pursue their hobby: photographing Ha Noi by night.

The living rhythm of world heritages in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - A one-week photo exhibition themed Vietnam's World Heritage opened in Da Nang on August 30.

Government debt, a big concern

VietNamNet Bridge – In recent weeks, Vietnam’s government debt has become a hot topic, which attracts public opinion, international institutions and community.

Mother ships now refuse docking at Cai Mep port

As the exports have been increasing slowly, a lot of shipping firms have announced that their mother vessels would halt docking at the Cai Mep deep water port in the southern city of Vung Tau.

Petraeus becomes new CIA director

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday presided over a ceremony that saw David Petraeus sworn in as the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

U-19 team to compete at Myanmar tourney

VietNamNet Bridge – The U-19 national football squad under coach Trieu Quang Ha left for Myanmar yesterday, Sep 6, to attend the ASEAN Football Federation's U-19 Youth Football Championships.

Drink driving tackled

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government's latest resolution on road safety, which came into effect at the end of last month, aims to crack down on drink driving and improve awareness about the dangers of alcohol.

Dong Nai River pollution makes fisheries dying

The polluted water of the Dong Nai River has gradually killed the aquatic resources there. Fish cages on the river have gradually disappeared because fish die in masses.

Fall fest to feature coastal culture

VietNamNet Bridge – In celebration of the mid-autumn festival for children, the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology will host a festival beginning this weekend with the theme The Sea's Colours.

Deadly pigeon virus found in Victoria of Australia

A rare virus that can be contracted by humans has killed a large number of Victorian pigeons after being detected in the Australian state for the first time, Agriculture Department confirmed on Tuesday.

Vietnam vows to reform small banks

he State Bank may consider refinancing small banks so the banks can have sufficient capital, while the refinancing capital would be seen as the capital to be contributed by the State Bank, which means th

Roundup: Wall Street falls for third day on European debts, U.S. economy

Wall Street fell for the third straight day on Tuesday as concerns over European debt problems and weak U.S. economic outlook weighed heavily on the market.

Vietnamese translation service market heating up

The phrase “dich may” (translating with machine) cannot be found in the Vietnamese dictionary yet. However, the machine translation market has been heating up in the digital era.

Social networks: investment heavy, members numerous, turnover… unclear

Though the numbers of visitors and members have been increasing steadily over the last three years, social network owners still do not want to reveal their revenue and profit.

Australian scientists say "brown fat" may help fight obesity

Australian scientists believe " brown fat," a wondrous tissue that burns energy to generate heat, could help people fight obesity, local media reported on Monday.

Hoang My’s evening gown impresses at Miss Universe

 VietNamNet Bridge – The evening gown of the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2011 pageant is in the top five of evening gown in Missosology’s poll, and in top ten evening gowns selected by famous fashion designer Nick Verreos.

Ronaldo happy to end career at Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday expressed his willingness to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career.

Pakistan's flood death toll rises to 123

Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the authorities to immediately activate the National Health Emergency Response Unit to urgently deal with the outbreak of water-borne diseases in the floods-hit areas

Vietnam gives top priority to curbing inflation

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has pledged that Vietnam will give top priority to containing inflation while stabilizing the macro-economy and ensuring social security.

HCM City to host first solar vehicle race

VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists and students will gather in HCM City's Sai Gon Hi-tech Park next month to showcase self-made solar powered vehicles.