One woman was killed and some 102 others were missing after a cruise ship "Bulgaria" carrying 188 sank in Volga river Sunday, the Russian Emergencies Situations Ministry spokeswoman confirmed.

VietNamNet Bridge – Not only collecting sweet potatoes in Vietnam, Chinese have also been coming to Vietnam, leasing land to grow sweet potatoes to export to third countries.

VietNamNet Bridge - China has for the first time included a chapter on marine development in a Five Year Plan. This emphasis on the marine economy presents both challenges and opportunities.

VietNamNet Bridge - The first domestically produced Rota vaccine is expected to enter the Vietnamese market by the end of this year at a fraction of the cost of its imported counterpart.

VietNamNet Bridge - Agriculture and Rural Development Deputy Minister Ho Xuan Hung spoke with the Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper about a national programme to build new rural areas

At least 35 people were killed and over 200 others injured in the train derailment which took place Sunday noon in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, reported Press Trust of India.

Many power projects cut to help control inflation; Vietnam attracts over 400 FDI projects on real estate; Vinapco says Jetstar Pacific pays some of fuel debt; Investors eye infrastructure sector; Poverty rate down but still high   

VietNamNet Bridge - The pollution on Sai Gon River has become worse over the years as increasing industrialisation along the river bank threatens the main water source of HCM City.

The United States is committed to maintaining its military presence in Asia, its top military official said in China July 10, adding that Washington was worried disputes in the resource-rich East Sea could lead to serious conflict.

Japan surprisingly eliminated defending world champion and host Germany after extra time owing the winner by striker Karina Maruyama who sealed semi finals for Japan in front of 26,067 spectators at Volkswagen Area on Saturday.

Space shuttle Atlantis will soar into the sky Friday on NASA's 135th and final flight. Its scheduled return to Earth later this month will mark the end of NASA's 30-year space program.

VietNamNet Bridge - E-Mart, South Korea’s top discount store chain, on Thursday signed an agreement with local partner U&I Investment Corporation to form a distribution joint venture, indicating the potential of the domestic retail market.

VietNamNet Bridge - China's recent disputes with Vietnam and the Philippines over oil exploration in the East Sea are challenging its own diplomatic strategy of maintaining a low profile on the international stage.

VietNamNet Bridge - As of December 31, 2010, Vietnam's total foreign debt is recorded at VND835 trillion (US$40.6 billion), accounting for 42.2% of the country’s GDP last year, the Finance Minister reported.

Foreign airline rule on passengers postponed; Uprooted tree injures 2 people; Construction of quay on West Lake halted; Food colouring risks to be publicised; Overseas Vietnamese visit homeland; Hanoi to build first 1,000-bed general hospital 

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.The recent recognition of Vietnam ’s Ho Dynasty Citadel by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage brought the number of world natural, cultural and documentary heritages possessed by Vietnam to 15.

Instead of returning to home villages, a lot of university students stay in big cities in summer holiday to take extra jobs to make money. July, when the university entrance exams take place, is the good working season for students.

Japanese city urged to increase investment in Vietnam; Vietnam, Egypt vow stronger cooperation; VN, Philippines mark 35 years of friendship; Vietnam ready to work with Australia in Securency case; Vietnam joins ASEAN-Japan dialogue    

VietNamNet Bridge - An upcoming visit to the central city of Da Nang by three US naval ships is an annual periodical exchange between the Vietnamese and US naval forces, affirmed Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Nguyen Phuong Nga.

Vietnam hosts international children painting contest; ‘King of Comedy’ competition in July; Hanoi livens up with more music shows; Vietnamese historian becomes member of French Institute; Miss Vietnam 2010 advertises tourism in Egypt