VietNamNet Bridge – Experts believe that if Vietnam had applied a more reasonable policy on coal exploitation and export, it could have delayed the time of importing coal for tens of years.

Hanoi to host 2011 Vietnam Offroad Cup; HCMC tightens airport checks amid E. coli fears ; Vietnam eyes e-government development; Students selected to study in Japan; Nearly VND1,000 billion for building sea dyke in Ca Mau

VietNamNet Bridge - As many Vietnamese believe foreign products are better than domestic ones, real estate developers are now vying each other to give their projects foreign names to attract customers.

VietNamNet Bridge - A German training expert and officials from the Vietnam Athletics Federation (VAF) are blaming each other over the serious injury of Vu Thi Huong, Vietnam’s elite sprinter, at her training course in Germany.

VietNamNet Bridge – Over 22,000 readers have asked La Thanh Huyen to return the 21st Woman prize after VietNamNet published the article about Huyen’s cheongsam at an international meeting.

VietNamNet Bridge - Tourism revenue in HCMC in the first half of this year is estimated at VND23 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 24%, the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.

VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in Hau Loc district in the central province of Thanh Hoa are very busy with their good crop these days.

VietNamNet Bridge – While the real estate market in general remains lackluster, the resort real estate market in Hoa Binh, a mountainous area near Hanoi has been heating up.

US-Vietnam trade turnover continues rising; Central bank stays firm on curbing credit growth; Pork price surges again, despite sufficient supply; Rock solid currency is key; Online tax declaration service kicks off 

Mexican security officials on Friday announced the arrest of Edgar Huerta Montiel, who is accused of overseeing the kidnap and murder of 72 undocumented migrants last summer in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas.

Senator Jim Webb, Chairman, Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations had a talks on the US’ foreign policy in Asia in Washington on June 14.

VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of cases of illegal gas trading uncovered in recent months in HCM City have been caused by authorities' poor management, industry insiders said.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese farm produce and foodstuff are wresting back the domestic market share they lost to Chinese products in the last five years.

No hazardous material has been found after an initial investigation into an incident on Friday morning near the Pentagon, in which a man was detained with a suspicious vehicle, the FBI said.

Embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vowed to defeat the NATO alliance's attempt to oust him an audio speech aired by state-run television Friday evening.

The UN Security Council on Friday "adopted by acclamation" a resolution to nominate incumbent UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a second five-year term, the Council president told reporters here.

VietNamNet Bridge – The seats at “star schools” are getting more and more expensive, since the demand is too high, while the supply is limited. Brokers now offer to sell seats at the schools at 3000 dollars (60 million dong) for each.

ADB assistance for Vietnam praised; Vietnam’s ambassador to New Zealand presents credentials; Nation must ‘nurture strong working class'  

VietNamNet Bridge - The two sides have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting bilateral relations based on friendship and mutual respect to ensure a peaceful, stable, prosperous and secure Asia-Pacific region.

VietNamNet Bridge - Diva Thanh Lam and Viet Nam Idol 2010 Uyen Linh will share the stage during a music show in Ha Noi this weekend.