The border guard forces of Vietnam and China on April 11 conducted for the first time a joint patrol at provincial level along the shared border line in the Lao Cai-Hekou International Border Gate area.

HCM City’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment is working with other agencies to identify polluting facilities that should be shut down or relocated to new areas in the city’s outskirt.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lawmakers yesterday weighed in on the draft amendment to the corruption law, debating whether to apply a 45 per cent tax on extra personal income that public servants fail to declare.

 A baby has been born in China to a surrogate mother four years after his parents died in a car crash, Chinese media reported.

 The US says "all options are on the table" in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, as Western leaders continue to weigh up military action.

 Arriving in Da Lat city between the Lunar New Year and April is the best time to admire the beauty of the vivid violet flamboyant flowers for any tourist. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Japanese retailers are pursuing their business strategy to open more convenience stores, malls and mini-marts within the next few years. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities, including local ones, need to increase patrolling and promote fire safety to ensure there are no major forest fires during the ongoing dry season,

FLC Thanh Hoa squandered a two goal lead to draw 3-3 with hosts Global Cebu FC of the Philippines, ending both side’s slim hopes of advancing from group G of the Asian Football Confederation Cup on Wednesday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An illegal logging site has been found in an area of forest near the Song Thanh Nature Reserve, in what was the third recorded case of logging violations in March in Quang Nam Province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Thi Kim Ngan won a gold medal on Wednesday (Ha Noi time) at the World Taekwondo Junior Championship in Tunisia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hundreds of historical artifacts dating back centuries go on display for the very first time this week in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – All high-speed composite ferries operating on the Bach Dang – Can Gio - Vung Tau route will undergo inspection and vessel verification following a ferry accident on April 8, 

 A man who ate the world's hottest chilli pepper in a chilli-eating contest ended up in hospital after experiencing "thunderclap" headaches.

 Latest Cushman & Wakefield report notes steady increases in both major cities.

 One food that has emerged as a gourmet favourite for summer in Vietnam is the jellyfish salad, which is appreciated not only for its taste, but also for its medicinal properties.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Son Island District in the central province of Quang Ngai consists of three islands: Dao Lon (Big Island), Dao Be (Small Island) and Hon Mu Cu (Mu Cu Islet).

Vietnam targets 10 billion USD from fruit, vegetable exports, Vinacomin aims to produce 9.45 million tonnes of raw coal in Q2, HCM City tops nation in FDI attraction, Central Highlands localities earn higher income from fruits

 Meat stall with a unique food hygiene initiative, Ly Son Island’s new high-speed boat launched, Vitality of Truong Sa manifested through hundreds of photos, Delays in tackling sexual harassment can cost garment industry billions

 The Ministry of Transport is working on a plan to prop up inland waterborne transport to ease the pressure on road transport and promote logistics services.