Online search engine Google Inc. has agreed to pay 500 million U.S. dollars to settle claims that it allowed online Canadian pharmacies to place advertisements targeting consumers in the United States, U

For Duan Can, a graduate in electronic engineering from the Beijing Institute of Technology, a half year of work on an graduate-school application has brought offers to attend three leading US universities.

Strains of a bacterium commonly found in fruit flies can prevent the Aedes aegypti mosquito from transmitting the virus that causes dengue fever, researchers have found. Their discovery could lead to a more effective way to control dengue

VietNamNet Bridge – Originating from downgraded infrastructure and overworked doctors and nurses, Vietnamese patients do not enjoy their minimum rights: being examined and taken care considerately.

VietNamNet Bridge – The widespread consumption of wild meat, coupled with illegal animal trafficking, is putting endangered species at risk.

Rice storage network falls behind; Pepper price peaks at $5,900 a tonne; “Trade policy recommendations” book launched; Foreign firms dominate animal-feed market; Motorbike market starts to heat up; Exports to US lack competitiveness  

Local airlines have confirmed there are still tickets for passengers to fly to tourist attractions on the nation’s National Day on September 2.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is preparing to launch the Vinasat-2 satellite in May 2012, one month before schedule.

VietNamNet Bridge – All hospitals in HCM City have to install medical wastewater treatment facilities meeting national standards by the end of this year or face the prospect of being shut down, the city's Health Department said on Tuesday.

The Vietnam Expressway Corporation VEC has called for a special financial mechanism for expressway projects, saying that the current mechanism does not allow investors to take the initiative in capital mobilization.

A 200 year old Sino-nom document dedicated to Hoang Sa (Paracels) archipelago navy troops was recently found in the possession of a local family from central Quang Ngai Province, according to a local cultural official.

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam, despite its comparatively modest economic resources, is following in the footsteps of many advanced countries to start investing in basic scientific research.

Chinese watercolors for National Day; Expo depicts parliament in national development; HCMC Idecaf to screen 'Four Minutes'; Remain Forever Concert to celebrate Independence Day; Japanese pottery experts to train local artisans     

VietNamNet Bridge – Miss Universe Vietnam’s first runner-up, Vo Hoang Yen; first runner-up of Miss Vietnam Ethnics Truong Thi May and top models will appear at “Time of Memories” show to tell stories about the Vietnamese ao dai.

 Effective implementation of ADB-funded projects; Three killed, one survives with arm severed in northern homicide; Policy dialogue focused on green growth

The Northern Airport Corporation is preparing to start construction of the second passenger terminal at Noi Bai Airport, hopefully in the third quarter of this year.

Japanese government unveiled on Wednesday a 100 billion U.S. dollars program to tackle the rise of the yen.

Steve Jobs has resigned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple, the company said on Wednesday.

Fuel price, bank loan interest rate and dollar price increases all have dealt a strong blow on shipping firms. Very few shipping firms have reported profits, while many of them have sold ships to shift to other kind of undertaking.

Athletic Club Bilbao have qualified for the group stage of the Europa League without having to play the second leg of their qualifying round against Turkish side Trabzonspor.