Mothers who are obese or have diabetes may be more likely to have children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to research findings released on Saturday.

VietNamNet Bridge – After one week of gathering in Hanoi to participate in the beauty contest for HIV carriers, 15 women living with HIV have returned to their normal life.

“Private power-holders and the wealthy elite are seeking control over the Mekong River's water resources. Benefits will not go to the people but to the pocket of the plutocracy,” said the former vice chair of the NA Foreign Affairs Committee.

VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a scheme to restructure the Vietnam Shipping Industry Group (Vinashin) in the 2011-2013 period to help it stabilise production and operation rapidly after financial problems.

In his latest efforts to push for passage of the arms reduction treaty with Russia this year in the Senate, U.S. President Barack Obama has appealed to the U.S. public and foreign leaders for support in the last two days.

Two suicide bombings rocked Afghanistan's eastern Laghman province, claiming the lives of six people including two attackers and wounding 33 others in a single day on Saturday, officials confirmed.

Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan Saturday attacked and set on fire NATO supply trucks destined for Afghanistan, police and witnesses said.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese competitors secured two silvers and one bronze medal in xiangqi, rowing and sepak takraw on the 6th day of competition at the on-going 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China yesterday.

VietNamNet Bridge – Many localities are behind schedule in granting land-use certificates and titles for houses, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

VietNamNet Bridge – A solar energy network, funded by Germany at a cost of EUR1 million, was inaugurated in Hanoi on November 19, making it the first of its kind so far in Vietnam.

HCM City honours 159 teachers; Vietnam, US seek to identify missing soldiers; French embassy, VNA boost ties; Chinese man steals a taxi; Japan backs centre for rehabilitation; Coach burned, no one injured

VietNamNet Bridge – Two Vietnamese girls are among a five-member student team from La Trobe University, who have won the Australian round of the CFA Global Investment Research Challenge.

Co-operation with German state; PM receives Bulgarian guest; VN-Brazil strengthen mutual aid; Hanoi, HCM City Party Secretaries attends Vientiane’s anniversary

VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of Ha Noi People's Committee Nguyen The Thao has asked agencies at all levels as well as companies to intensify their management work and take urgent measures to curb price increases to stabilise the market

The second festival on Long Bien Bridge , which is famous for its unique architecture and long history, officially opened on Nov. 20, with artistic events depicting the theme “ Dragon Bridge tells story about Thang Long-Hanoi”.

VietNamNet Bridge – Human resources training for the natural resources and environment sector in Viet Nam has so far failed to meet needs, an expert says.

VietNamNet Bridge – Retail sales were one of the most important benefits of tourism and essential to boost co-ordination between State bodies in order to design more professional sales promotion strategies to lure visitors

VietNamNet Bridge – An EU delegation will be meeting Vietnamese officials in Ha Noi later this month to discuss a voluntary partnership agreement on sourcing wood products to curb illegal logging in the country.

IBM showcases smarter business banking series; Singapore bank opens branch in VN; Large eco-tourism region to be built in Phu Tho; Deals worth $240,000 signed in Vinh Phuc; VN needs highly skilled accountants

VietNamNet Bridge – City auth-orities will seek tougher action as traffic violations on the newly built Thang Long Highway continue to rise, said Deputy Head of the Municipal Transport Department's Inspectorate Hoang Van Manh.