A rebound in the shares of securities companies and increase interest by foreign investors helped lift shares on Hanoi Stock Exchange last week, while heavy influence of a handful of plunging blue chips proved to be a drag on the market in HCM City.

VietNamNet Bridge - A disabled man who has been honored for his services to IT and himself trains others with disability has filed a nomination to contest the National Assembly polls for 2011-16.

Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental took to the sky for the first time on Sunday, a milestone for the U.S. aviation giant's latest and biggest passenger plane.

VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has drafted a national strategy to eradicate malaria over the next 20 years through early diagnoses, effective treatment and preventative measures.

VietNamNet Bridge – By March 18, the deadline for submitting files to stand for the 13th National Assembly (NA), the Hanoi Department of Home Affairs had received 31 files and HCM City 22.

VietNamNet Bridge – The price-stabilising programme, which aims to control inflation and stabilize the macro-economy, has not yet proved its effectiveness since low-income earners and poor people still find it difficult to access.

War clouds are gathering over here as Western forces have started launched air strikes against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces after a no-fly zone is imposed on Libya.

VietNamNet Bridge – Despite an 18 percent drop in overall workplace accidents, the number of occupational fatalities increased by 9.27 percent, from 550 deaths in 2009 to 601 in 2010.

VietNamNet Bridge – Co-ordinated efforts by the Government, local and tourism authorities, and the travel industry are needed to develop a strong brand for Vietnamese coastal tourism, experts have said.

A mobile phone subscriber has suffered from disturbing calls from anonymous numbers for the past 6 months but telecom service provider MobiFone has yet to find a way to stop the phone tortures.

11th Party Congress documents declared; Hanoi sees 30 self-nominated candidates for 13th NA; 12th National Assembly convenes final session; Vietnamese embassy in Libya remains safe

Illegal loggers devastate Lam Dong forest; Mineral exploitation harms environment; Energy saving projects win ‘Green' competition; Ninh Thuan to build waste incinerators

VietNamNet Bridge - The first Vietnam International Choir Festival ended in the ancient town of Hoi An on March 19. Top prize went to the choir from the Diponenegoro University of Indonesia.

600 Vietnamese to fly back home from Japan; Creative youths praised for ideas; Woman killed by low-voltage power line; Swine flu strikes Lao Cai Province

Some 220 firemen from Quang Ngai Police Department and the Fire Prevention and Combating Department under the Ministry of Public Security took part in a fire-fighting drill conducted on Wharf No 1 at Dung Quat Port.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many businesses still find borrowing at commercial banks too costly even though the State Bank of Vietnam is encouraging banks to lend.

VietNamNet Bridge – The negative impacts of climate change on Viet Nam are obvious but the country remains confused about an effective, comprehensive response strategy, experts said at a meeting held last Friday

VietNamNet Bridge – The first ever series featuring the musical heritage of Viet Nam's ethnic groups will kick off tonight, according to Hoang Xuan Binh, head of the Ethnic Music and Dance Troupe of the Viet Nam Music and Dance Theatre.

A national assembly meeting (for illustration purposes only)The final session of the 12th National Assembly opens in Ha Noi today with a report assessing implementation of the country's socio-economic plan for 2010-11.

Vietnam attends 2011 Hot Air Balloon Fiesta; Int’l musical evening “Say Hello to Vietnam’s Sea”; Festival marks Int’l Francophone Day in Hanoi; Show helps tourists learn Vietnamese people’s life