Samsung Electronics, the world's second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones, launched its first smartphones based on fourth-generation (4G) communication technology in a bid to meet growing demand for high-speed wireless services.

The “battle of words” between MOIT and MOF about the petroleum pricing mechanism still continues, though the meeting gathering the representatives from the two ministries finished last week.

Boat crew released by pirates after 8 months; Over 200 motorbikes seized over illegal races; Seminar reviews HIV prevention projects; Victim’s family demands death sentence for killer

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has told Ha Noi and HCM City authorities that relocating universities and colleges from inner-city districts to zoned areas in suburban districts was critically important for educational quality.

VietNamNet Bridge – A documentary television series on the culture and lifestyle of people living in the Mekong River Delta province of Ben Tre will air later this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam News reporter To Nhu asked three intellectual property experts about the best ways to stop copyright violations following a number of recent infringements by foreign firms.

Shares on the nation's stock exchanges declined last week as speculative trades, discouraging economic data, and mixed third-quarter earnings results from listed companies took their toll, a trend expected to continue into the new trading week.

NA Standing Committee to discuss law building programme; Vietnam, Russia parties boost ties; CPV congratulates United Russia Party Congress;  Vietnam, Argentina boost multi-faceted cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Under-23 team came from behind to take their first win at the HCM City International Football Tournament after beating Singapore 2-1 on Saturday.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Saturday urged world leaders to implement measures available to deal with the " dangers confronting the global economy."

Vietnam only has two schools that train bachelors in the fields, while the number of students registering to study the majors just account for 0.04 percent of total students.

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in the northern province of Bac Ninh have approved a project to deal with pollution caused by the Phong Khe paper craft village.

The local airports, which have low operation frequencies, have been a heavy burden on ground service providers.

Lacking energy and wishing to develop clean energy sources, Vietnam has become the attractive destination for foreign clean energy investors.

VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People's Court yesterday, Sep 25, sentenced a former IT expert at a bank to seven years in jail for stealing money by hacking into his bank's computers.

VietNamNet Bridge – Sea and island resources are being used for immediate benefits that do not ensure stable development, according to tourism experts.

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Saturday they would try their best to back strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth of all members.

VietNamNet Bridge – After being found causing pollution that damages local residents and businesses, the Tan Rai bauxite plant in Lam Dong Province blamed it on “a few workers’ shortcomings,”

Nguyen Hoang Thien and Nikola Milojevic battled it out in the final match of the China Junior 15 – Xiamen 2011 Tennis Championship on Saturday in Xiamen city but the Vietnamese player proved no match for his Serbian opponent.

Up to 30 per cent of domestic enterprises as well as 8 per cent of foreign-invested firms plan to expand operations in Viet Nam, investing US$17.2 million and $21.7 million, respectively.