A U.S. newspaper reported on Thursday that oil may be again leaking from BP's Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Varyag's launch comes at a fraught time. China's armed forces are modernizing and after a decadelong charm offensive in East and Southeast Asia, Beijing has begun taking a more aggressive stand on territorial disputes.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training has asked universities to refrain from implementing "unhealthy" recruitment methods to attract applicants.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced the plan to set up more universities (4-5 year training) and junior colleges (3-year training).

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will release a new memoir in November to give "a vivid and forthright account" of her roles under the Bush administration, the publisher Crown said Thursday.

Screening of “15 Ans et Demi”; “Remain Forever” Concert 2011; Festa Musicale Pattaya 2012; Exhibition “Single Mothers’ Voices” in Soc Son District; Screening of Italian Films at Cinematheque; Favourite Movie Soundtracks at Factory

Lionel Messi was voted the inaugural winner of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award on Thursday, which replaces the European Footballer of the Year award.

The dollar price quotation list seems to have no significance these days, because the actual transaction prices are higher than the quoted levels.

VietNamNet Bridge – Groundwater levels continue to plunge throughout the Central Highlands, even as its quality takes a hit due to pollution, a study by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has found.

Vietnam, Laos to further co-operate on museum renovation; Cham cultural centre to offer National Day delights; Air tickets still available for National Day holiday; Korean percussion performance in city Opera House

Labour relations in garment, footwear enterprises discussed; Toyota transfers whistle-blower to inferior job; 21-year-old woman gives birth to quadruplets

Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange on Thursday bounced off the biggest drop since March 2008, as the weakness in stock market enhanced appeal of gold as a safe-have investment.

VietNamNet Bridge – People in the southwestern region are struggling with flood, which has exceeded the first critical level. However, fishermen are very excited.

At the age of 34, Vo Nguyen Giap was appointed as the first Minister of Home Affairs of the Provisional Government. One year later, he became the Minister of Defense and was conferred the High-ranking General title at the age of 37.

Higher employment rate and better wages will be main focuses during the new term of the Ministry of Invalids, Labor and Social Affairs, newly-elected minister Pham Thi Hai Chuyen has said.

Vietnam’s sovereign debts remain within the safety line. The most important thing for now is to control the debts, or the debts may become a heavy burden on the national economy and the whole society.

VietNamNet Bridge – Many people let out a yawn at classical music because not everyone understands the complexity of the genre.

Libyan rebels announced late Thursday to transfer their leadership from Benghazi to the capital Tripoli.

VietNamNet Bridge – Old temples, towers, young couples, young girls in ao dai… are beautiful moments captured by photographers which are introduced at the Photo Exhibition of the Central and Central Highland Regions.

VietNamNet Bridge – There are only two professional golf players in Vietnam: Tran Le Duy Bac in the south and Nguyen Thai Duong in the north.