Brothers Bui Ngoc Vinh, 43, and Bui Ngoc Khanh, 40, from the central city of Hue are called “Kings of Chili” because they can eat a kilo of chili within ten minutes, apply chilli into their eyes or soak themselves in chili water.

Local and international investors have been asked to take part in seaport projects under the public-private-partnership (PPP) form

The skipper of a small Dutch ferry capsized after a collision with a German freighter near Amsterdam Friday may be the only victim, according to local police.

VietNamNet Bridge – Some countries are ready to purchase rice at high prices. However, Vietnamese exporters have no more rice to sell.

A massive drill aimed at enhancing the preparedness for a possible major quake took place in California on Thursday, with the participation of millions of residents from across the state.

VietNamNet Bridge – The traditional practice of taking pilgrimages in Vietnam has become a popular tourism product. The stillness of sacred places brings the focus back to the rudiments of life, . . .

State Vice President Doan arrives in Switzerland; PM receives RoK gender equality minister; Russia, Vietnam strengthen strategic partnership; Filipino President to visit; PM welcomes head of US Foreign Relations group

Journalist to be prosecuted; Viet Nam, EU exchange views on human rights; $8.2m-link road to be built; Vietnam listed among nations hardest hit by climate change; VietnamPlus, Siemens announce green-tech award

The World Trade Organisation on Wednesday began adjudicating the case involving Viet Nam's suit against the US for imposing anti-dumping duties on frozen shrimp imported from Viet Nam.

Asia remains firmly in the lead of the global economic recovery and strong growth in the region is set to continue, according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday.

Deliberations on Macedonia's membership in NATO can start once its name dispute with Greece is resolved, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday during a one-day visit here.

Indexes differentiate on two bourses; Banks cut deposit interest rates but boost promotions; Brokers to offer portfolio management

VietNamNet Bridge - A survey by the Vietnamese Academy of Social Science which found most online game players claiming that their habit does not negatively affect their behavior has come in for widespread criticism.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many rivers in the central region are overflowing and causing floods as rampant mining of sand has from stripped their banks clean.

The Prime Minister has approved the information technology (IT) development plan, under which IT will see the annual growth rate 2-3 times higher than the GDP growth rate

Many conclusions can be drawn from the V1000 ranking – the list of 1000 Vietnamese big corporate tax payers released by Vietnam Report and VietNamNet.

VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Defence and Security Le Quang Binh has asked the government express a commitment on the safety of bauxite projects for the people.

Vinacomin has reaffirmed after his visit to the Central Highlands to again survey the site for bauxite project that only an earthquake can break the red-mud reservoirs here.

VietNamNet Bridge – Nestled high up in northern province of the Vinh Phuc, Tam Dao is perhaps the perfect respite from the heat and humidity of Ha Noi.

It is necessary to take measures to attract dollars into banks, while the cash outflow from banks also needs to go through smoothly.